Went viral11:28Making a bolt with MAZE threads - Can you solve it? - 3d print to metal -Lost PLA
15.3M viewsfrom a 571K subscriber channel
YouTube niche
How much do 3D Printing Projects YouTube channels make?
Small 3D Printing Projects channels are getting videos with 82.3M views and earning real money from YouTube ads.
Channels in this niche typically earn $608 to $2.2K total from all their videos, based on 2.8K videos and 104 channels we analyzed.
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Channels studied
104
2.8K videos tracked
Highest earner (all time)
~$6.9M est.
$3M to $10.8M total
Best single video earned
~$132.5K est.
$57.6K to $207.4K per video
Most-viewed video
82.3M views
from a 736K subscriber channel
Earnings breakdown
Distribution stats from 2.8K videos and 104 channels analyzed.
Average channel total
$608 to $2.2K
Estimated all-time total per channel
Top 25% of channels earn
$281 to $1K
Better-performing channels (all time)
Top 10% of channels earn
$867 to $3.1K
Highest-performing channels (all time)
Average per video
$540 to $1.9K
Typical single-video earnings
Average views per video
216.1K
May be higher due to viral hits
Top 25% of videos get
101.8K
Views on better-performing videos
Top 10% of videos get
710.6K
Views on the biggest videos
If you post 3 videos a month
$1.6K to $5.8K
At this niche's typical per-video earnings
How often creators post
new video every 11 days
Average for channels in this niche
Is this niche growing?
Views are declining
Based on recent videos in this niche
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Browse DIY & Workshop YouTube niches, compare earnings across the Niche Finder analytics hub, or review the top channels below. We track 104 channels in 3D Printing Projects; this page highlights the highest-view examples.
104 total 3D Printing Projects YouTube channels tracked
Breakout videos
Videos that pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers.
Went viral11:28
Went viral14:12Building a REAL pawn that transforms into a queen (automatically)
6.4M viewsfrom a 681K subscriber channel
Went viral10:343D Printed LIFE HACKS...
5.3M viewsfrom a 626K subscriber channel
626K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$30.5Kest.$13.3K to $47.7K
Went viral22:06Building pawns that transform into every piece
4.8M viewsfrom a 681K subscriber channel
Went viral11:22DANGEROUS 3D Prints...
4.8M viewsfrom a 626K subscriber channel
626K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$27.6Kest.$12K to $43.1K
Went viral12:29I made a bolt with MAZE threads - Don't strip these threads! - Can you solve the puzzle?
4M viewsfrom a 571K subscriber channel
Went viral12:48Making a bolt with double threads - DOES IT WORK? - Lost PLA metal casting - 3d print to solid metal
3.9M viewsfrom a 571K subscriber channel
Went viral17:573D Printed POPULAR Toys...
3.2M viewsfrom a 626K subscriber channel
626K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$18.1Kest.$7.9K to $28.4K
Went viral20:19High Precision Speed Reducer Using Rope
2.9M viewsfrom a 270K subscriber channel
Went viral20:333D Printed Tech GADGETS...
2.7M viewsfrom a 626K subscriber channel
626K-subscriber channel · This video earned ~$15.7Kest.$6.8K to $24.6K
Went viral20:42Awesome 3D Printed Toys
2.6M viewsfrom a 52.2K subscriber channel
Went viral10:39Top 50 Fidget Toys 3D Printed - Highly Satisfying
2.6M viewsfrom a 148K subscriber channel
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Make a similar videoWhy this niche works
Top 3D Printing Projects videos usually run about 11 to 19 minutes and earn an estimated $540 to $1.9K per video, which works out to $1.6K to $5.8K a month if you post at this niche's typical pace of 3 videos a month. The best ones below pulled in far more views than their channels had subscribers, the clearest sign a brand new channel can still land a hit here.
The strongest recent example is “Making a bolt with MAZE threads - Can you solve it? - 3d print to metal -Lost PLA”, which reached 15.3M views from a 571K subscriber channel. Channels in DIY & Workshop often post about new video every 11 days, so consistency matters as much as one viral upload.
Videos are usually 11 to 19 minBased on 104 channels
Typical 3D Printing Projects video: 15 min · ~216.1K views per upload (niche average).
Compare with similar niches
See how 3D Printing Projects stacks up against nearby opportunities.
Similar niches
Topics with overlapping audience and content patterns.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $608 to $2.2K est. |
| 3D Printing Projects | Vehicles & Engineering | $250 to $749 est. |
| 3D Printer Reviews | Tech & Gadgets | $132 to $397 est. |
| 3D Printer Upgrades and Mods | Tech & Gadgets | $785 to $2.4K est. |
| DIY Workshop Jigs and Clamps | DIY & Workshop | $330 to $1.2K est. |
| DIY Mini Tools and Drill Builds | DIY & Workshop | $425 to $1.5K est. |
| Wood Turning and Lathe Projects | DIY & Workshop | $119 to $427 est. |
| Diorama Building Tutorials | DIY & Workshop | $117 to $423 est. |
| LEGO Technic Mechanisms | DIY & Workshop | $241 to $869 est. |
Compared with adjacent niches
Related opportunities in neighboring categories.
| Niche | Category | Avg. channel total (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| This niche | Current page | $608 to $2.2K est. |
| 3D Printing Projects | Vehicles & Engineering | $250 to $749 est. |
| 3D Printer Reviews | Tech & Gadgets | $132 to $397 est. |
| 3D Printer Upgrades and Mods | Tech & Gadgets | $785 to $2.4K est. |
| DIY Sewing Projects | Crafts & Recipes | $352 to $1.3K est. |
| Epoxy Resin Art Projects | Crafts & Recipes | $124 to $447 est. |
| Clay Crafts and DIY | Crafts & Recipes | $1.7K to $6.1K est. |
How the numbers work
How earnings are estimated, what is public, and when this page was last updated.
- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
- Data source
- Public YouTube discovery
- Built from publicly available channels and videos matched to this niche.
- Confidence
- Confidence is highest when a niche has many long-form breakout videos with known subscriber counts. Percentile ranges are precomputed from the analyzed sample; thin niches may show wider ranges or missing percentiles.
- We take a video's public view count and estimate how much ad revenue it earned, using a typical pay-per-view rate for this niche. The result is a range (low to high).
- A channel's total estimated earnings are the sum of all its individual video estimates, across the channel's entire history.
- These estimates assume all views earned ad revenue. In reality many channels have not turned on ads, so real earnings are usually lower.
- Actual earnings depend on the creator's monetization status, audience location, ad formats, sponsorships, and more.
- Verified data comes from visible YouTube channel pages and video listings. Estimated data is filled in from related channels when direct info was not available.
- Data is independently sourced from public information. NoodleTomato is not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube.
Read the full methodology on the Niche Finder methodology page.
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