Archive of Our Own

A Vast Universe of Stories, Yours to Explore

Imagine a library where every shelf holds a story you didn't know you needed, where the most niche crossover between a 19th-century novel and a modern sci-fi series is not only possible but beautifully written. Archive of Our Own (AO3) is the mobile gateway to the world’s largest, most vibrant collection of fan-created fiction. For years, the desktop site has been the beating heart of transformative fandom, but browsing on a phone was often a cramped, frustrating experience. This mobile app solves that exact problem: it brings the full power of the AO3 archive into your pocket, with a native interface designed for seamless reading, searching, and organizing. Whether you have five minutes on a commute or an entire evening to lose yourself in a 300,000-word epic, this app turns your phone into a portal to millions of stories that official publishing will never touch.

Core Reading & Discovery Tools

The app is built around one primary goal: making the AO3 experience faster and more intuitive on a small screen. The entire archive is accessible, with every work, tag, and author synced in real-time. You can filter by fandom, relationship, character, or any custom tag with a few taps, using the same advanced search operators that power the website. The reading interface is where the app truly shines: adjustable font sizes, night mode, and a persistent progress bar let you read for hours without eye strain. You can bookmark works directly, download them for offline reading, and even receive push notifications when your favorite authors post new chapters. The app also integrates the full commenting system, allowing you to leave kudos or detailed feedback without switching to a browser.

Key Advantages Over the Mobile Web

• Native reading comfort: Adjustable font, theme, and margin settings that persist across sessions, eliminating the need to zoom or scroll horizontally.
• Offline library: Download any work to your device for reading without an internet connection, perfect for travel or commuting.
• Smart notifications: Get instant alerts for new chapters from subscribed stories or new works from followed authors, never missing an update.
• Advanced filtering engine: Combine multiple fandom, character, and rating filters in seconds, with saved search presets for your favorite tags.
• Sync across devices: Your bookmarks, history, and reading progress are tied to your AO3 account, so you can start on one device and finish on another.

Download the mobile app now and carry the world’s largest archive of fan fiction in your pocket.

Internet connection required for initial sync and updates. In-app purchases available for optional features (e.g., custom themes, ad-free experience).