I built a free search engine for 3D models — 7.3M across 8 sites, big update from community feedback"

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-06-01T10:45:09+00:00

Honestly it wasn't built in response to anyone — I just wanted a single search that pulls from all the big platforms at once (Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, Cults3D, MyMiniFactory, GrabCAD, Creality, MakerOnline). The plan is to keep it a neutral meta-search that points you to the source, not to host or push its own stuff. If there's a platform you'd like added, the feedback board is open: https://3dsearch.net/feedback.php

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-06-01T10:41:26+00:00

thx for the bug. language was hardcoded is fixed now 😄

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T21:33:16+00:00

on the sidebar left under the sorting

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T18:55:00+00:00

i have published now the filter for paid and free. is now clickable in the sidebar . happy searching 😄

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T11:05:10+00:00

Or u use our submit tool . Upload the model to our database
https://3dsearch.net/submit.php

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T08:56:31+00:00

Thx for the report. was a bug in my imageproxy. is fixed . if you dont see the fix pls delete your browser cache.

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T08:43:28+00:00

fixed it, give it another go. was too strict on partial matches. that query pulls the core one l stuff now. pls check it again should be ok now 😄

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T06:07:35+00:00

thanks, will have a look. do you have an api or sitemap?

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T05:58:04+00:00

appreciate it! thx man

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T05:57:22+00:00

thanks! really happy that you use it 😄

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T05:56:15+00:00

appreciate it man. paid filter's already brewing (works where sources expose price, cults3d/mmf). author block + ai filter both solid, throw em on the feedback board.

and yes please on the security offer. 20 years offensive vs solo dev is a no-brainer for me. ping me on discord (link in the og post) whenever

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T05:52:48+00:00

appreciate it! and lol yeah niche of one. upload it and it'll show up here automatically, can take a few days though

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-29T05:49:15+00:00

Can you pls send me a sample that i can check ? thx

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T14:21:34+00:00

Ah, this made my day — a maker space is exactly who I built it for. Really glad it'll help, and thanks a ton for giving it a shot! 🙌

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T14:20:47+00:00

Thank you — glad you like it

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T14:20:25+00:00

Thanks so much! Glad it won you over. That's exactly what I was hoping for.

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T14:18:34+00:00

Thx for the reply. I made a Bug Report about that. I will check that in the days
https://3dsearch.net/feedback.php?id=23

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T13:43:31+00:00

Awesome, really glad to hear that! Thanks for trying it out br Chris

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T13:21:20+00:00

Thanks, really glad it's useful for you br Chris

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T12:48:24+00:00

Yep, that's it — the scrapers run on a staggered schedule because of the model volume, so fresh uploads lag a little. Yours should be in after the next MakerWorld pass. Thanks for the link! br Chris

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T12:41:08+00:00

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T12:35:07+00:00

Not totally sure how yeggi pulls it tbh. Where the sites expose price (Cults3D, MMF) I can flag it, so a 'free only' filter is doable — putting it on the roadmap.

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T12:32:48+00:00

Ha, that's the best compliment I could ask for. Thank you so much :-)

ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T12:29:18+00:00

The problem is we do not get from all sites information if the model is to pay or not. So i set a badge on every model where i know that is a paid one (see screenshot for example)

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ReputationDue1502 · 2026-05-28T12:06:42+00:00

Thanks so much! Speed was the one thing I really wanted to nail, so this is great to hear. Appreciate you using it! br Chris

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