A frustrating situation at best.Īs well as these security issues, Thingiverse is known for being slow – largely due to having so many ads. This leaves users in the unfortunate position of being aware a file was there once, but is no longer present.
Some creators are pulling files from the Thingiverse due to its unsafe image. Repeated data breaches have made it clear to most that Thingiverse is not exactly safe. The most obvious change even to a relative beginner is that the combined zip file downloads, once a boon for complicated projects listed on the site, no longer function.
Thingiverse has suffered a large number of setbacks recently. Thingiverse is probably the most well-known 3D printing file repository, featuring an easy-to-use search engine, a large number of free projects and files, and a useful set of filters to find what you’re looking for.įor example, searching “vintage Star Wars” turns up four pages of results – more than any other.
