# 3D GO | 3D Printing Models

> Thingiverse Printables Makerworld Cults3d MyMiniFactory

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thingiverse.explore](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thingiverse.explore)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thingiverse.explore`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SimpleDev LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 313,856
- **Rating:** 4.56 / 5 (1,772 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2023-08-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thingiverse.explore)
- **Website:** [https://3dgo.app/contact](https://3dgo.app/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://3dgo.app/privacy](https://3dgo.app/privacy)

## Description

3D GO is an all-in-one 3D printing app that lets you search across major repositories, preview models in 3D, and organize them into collections — all without switching between sites.

Its built-in slicer exports G-code for common materials and works with Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Cura, and Klipper-based setups. You can also import your own STL files, browse trending designs, and manage large libraries for any printer.

## Rankings

- #127,713 — Overall
- #29 — model

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.thingiverse.explore.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Pros: large model library and easy saving; convenient on-the-go browsing. Cons: subscription/login barriers, confusion about app purpose (not a modeling tool), weak slicer, sign-in failures, and reliability/performance issues.

### Pros

- Extensive catalog of 3D models to print
- Great for finding and saving models; most models in one place
- Useful support for 3D printing tasks
- On-the-go model viewing and browsing

### Cons

- Subscription/login gating and billing concerns (need subscription to login; difficulty unsubscribing; possible scam reports)
- Not a modeling tool: cannot create or edit 3D models; behaves as a viewer/slicer
- Weak slicer functionality / paid product with limited value
- Sign-in failures and crashes (sign-up loops, blank/black screen login)
- Performance/UI issues (slow loading, tablet UI quirks)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thingiverse.explore)