Plasticity vs Shapr3D:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Shapr3D had more branded searches than Plasticity among 3D modelling software worldwide. Shapr3D had about 74,000 branded searches, while Plasticity had 6,600. Shapr3D made up 0.66% of all 3D modelling software searches we track, and Plasticity accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about 3D modelling software, Plasticity and Shapr3D each appeared in two of the five answers. Shapr3D was mentioned before Plasticity in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Shapr3D, about 11 searches for every 1 for Plasticity
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Shapr3D, named ahead of Plasticity in 2 of 2 answers
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Top 3D modelling software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plasticity and Shapr3D were each mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Shapr3D was listed before Plasticity in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fusion 3601st
Blender2nd
Autodesk Maya3rd
ZBrush4th
SketchUp5th
Shapr3D6th
Onshape7th
Plasticity8th
3ds Max9th
Tinkercad10th- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fusion 3605 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Blender5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SketchUp4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Autodesk Maya4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
3ds Max3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZBrush3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tinkercad2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Onshape2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cinema 4D2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plasticity2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about 3D modelling software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 3D modelling software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best 3D modelling software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best 3D modelling software for a 3D model?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d modelling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“3d design software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Plasticity or Shapr3D more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Plasticity and Shapr3D by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 3D modelling software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Shapr3D, Plasticity. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tinkercad | SketchUp | Onshape | Fusion 360 | Blender | 3ds Max | ZBrush | Cinema 4D | Shapr3D | Autodesk Maya | Plasticity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.4% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 1% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.45% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.2% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.79% | 0.53% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.9% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 1.1% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.6% | 17.8% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.88% | 0.59% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.4% | 16% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.96% | 0.53% | 0.79% | 0.43% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.77% | 0.52% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.4% | 16% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.65% | 0.79% | 0.53% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 66.1% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.53% | 0.8% | 0.44% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.3% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.98% | 0.66% | 0.8% | 0.54% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.9% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.6% | 15.5% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.94% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.94% | 0.63% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.8% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 4% | 1.5% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 0.06% |
How has the Plasticity and Shapr3D comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Shapr3D was ahead of Plasticity in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Plasticity’s share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 0.05% to 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shapr3D’s share of searches among 3D modelling software worldwide moved from 0.55% to 0.66%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
How did search popularity change for 3D modelling software worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Shapr3D fell from 8th to 9th among 3D modelling software worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Plasticity’s and Shapr3D’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Plasticity
1 branded search term
- plasticity 3d
Shapr3D
1 branded search term
- shapr3d
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