Sketchup Plugins 2023 May 2026

SketchUp 2023 improved how it handles large terrain files, but you still need plugins to import real-world data.

Now owned by Chaos (the makers of V-Ray), Enscape remains the king of speed. The 2023 plugin update introduced BIM Mode.

Fredo6 is a legend. His collection—Curviloft, FredoScale, ThruPaint—was updated in early 2023 to fix the "dark UI" bug on Macs. Sketchup Plugins 2023

Most used in 2023: FredoScale (Radial Bending). Need to curve a flat skyscraper facade? Radial Bending does it infallibly without breaking textures.

The plugins listed here represent the peak of the SketchUp ecosystem in the 2023 calendar year. As we move forward, watch for AI-integrated plugins (AI texture generation and AI modeling suggestions) which are currently in beta. SketchUp 2023 improved how it handles large terrain

The rule remains the same: Never model manually what a $20 plugin can do in one click. The professionals of 2023 aren't faster because they move their mouse quicker; they are faster because they have mastered the Extension Warehouse.

Which plugin saved your project in 2023? Install these tools today and cut your modeling time in half. Fredo6 is a legend

Specifically designed for interior designers. It auto-populates empty rooms with "AI-generated" furniture layouts that respect circulation space. It isn't perfect, but it gives you a starting point in 2 seconds.