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Wattpad is a platform for writers and readers, showcasing success stories of authors who started on Wattpad.
Recent User Report Trends for Wattpad
Aggregated reports in the last 48 hours.
What is Wattpad's current status?
All systems are operational
No active incidents reported.
User Reports for Wattpad
Recent issues reported by users from around the world (last 30 days).
Performance Insights
Performance
58/ 100
Accessibility
100/ 100
Best Practices
71/ 100
SEO
92/ 100
Page Load Time
4.40s
Page Size
2.85MB
Requests
161
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About Wattpad & Technical Insights
Wattpad primarily targets a global audience of young adults, mainly Gen Z and Millennials (13-24), with a significant female user base (around 70%). Their interests strongly revolve around reading and writing fiction, especially romance, teen fiction, and fanfiction. [8, 10, 20]
Technologies Used
Website Details & Offering
Primary Call to Action
Start Reading / Write Your Own Story
Secondary Calls to Action
Sign UpJoin WattpadDownload the appConnect with other readers & writersFollow writersComment on storiesVote on storiesUpgrade for Premium features
Advertisements Present?
Medium
Allows User Accounts?
Yes
Headquarters Country
Global
Language
English
Primary Category
Blogging
Revenue Source
None (Informational)
Pricing Summary
Freemium model. Free access to stories with ads. Wattpad Premium offers an ad-free experience and offline reading for $5.99/month or $59.99/year. Wattpad Premium+ offers additional paid stories. [12, 14, 28, 29, 31]
Value Proposition
Wattpad connects a global community of writers and readers, offering a platform for authors to publish original stories and for users to discover diverse content, interact with writers, and engage with serialized fiction. It also serves as a talent discovery platform for media adaptations. [1, 14, 16, 17, 18, 29, 40]
Content & Features
Tone & Style
Community-drivenEngagingCollaborativeInformalYouthfulCreativeSupportive
Content Freshness Clues
User-generated content ensuring continuous new storiesBillion minutes of reading time monthlyMillions of comments and votes dailyOriginal publishing date visible on chaptersNew chapter indicatorsLast updated notices (implied through regular user activity and chapter updates)
Highlighted Features
Massive story library (millions of stories)User-friendly story creation toolsPersonalized recommendationsInline comments and reader feedback (voting)Cross-platform access (web, mobile app)Offline reading (Premium feature)Multimedia embedding in stories (images, GIFs, videos)Broadcast messaging for writers to connect with fansWriter Analytics DashboardWattpad Stars programWattpad Paid Stories / OriginalsContent warnings/trigger warning tags (author-implemented)Custom library sorting optionsPicturebook format for visual storytelling (on platforms like Commaful, similar style can be used on Wattpad)
Mentioned Integrations
Facebook (for account creation)Google (for account creation)Canva (for cover creation)Scrivener (writing software)ProWritingAid (grammar/style checker)Lnk.Bio (link-in-bio tool for content embedding)Other third-party services mentioned in context of API integrations (e.g., travel XML API, Encompass software, SumTotal LMS, ADP - likely unrelated to general user integrations but internal/business partner mentions)
Target Audience Insights
Target Country
Global
Target Category Focus
Educational Resources
Audience Expertise Level
General Public (for readers); Beginner to Intermediate (for writers, with tools and community support)
Job Type
Aspiring writers, Indie writers, Avid readers, Students, Educators, Story Scouts, Publishers, Media Producers
Geographic Focus
Worldwide
Brand Preference
Digital storytelling platforms, User-generated content, Indie authors, Community-driven platforms
Gender Focus
Female (approx. 70%)
Education
General Public (readers), Beginner to Intermediate (writers)
Device Type
Primarily Mobile (smartphones, tablets)
Interests
Reading, Writing, Fanfiction, Romance, Teen Fiction, Fantasy, Video Games, Animation, Comics, Books & Literature
Target Age Range
13-24 (primarily Gen Z and Millennials)
Tech Skills
Intermediate to High
Trust & Support Signals
Support Channels Mentioned
Help Center/Support requests (online forms)Reporting system for inappropriate content/usersCommunity forums (historically, though some have been cut)
Trust Signals Present
Large user base (90 million monthly users)Established company (founded 2006)Partnerships with publishing houses and media companies (Wattpad Books, Wattpad Studios, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios)Stories adapted into films and TV shows (e.g., After, The Kissing Booth)Clear Privacy Policy and Terms of ServiceDedicated Help Center and Support channelsSecure payment gateways for Premium subscriptions (implied with online payments)
Company Info Sections
About Us pageFounding date and foundersHeadquarters location (Toronto, Canada)Acquisition by NAVERMission/Vision (general understanding from value proposition)Press mentions/AwardsCareer/Jobs section
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Additional Domain & Security Details
- Domain Name
- wattpad.com
- Registrar
- Amazon Registrar, Inc.
- Registrar IANA ID
- 468
- Registrar Email
- trustandsafety@support.aws.com
- Registrar Phone
- +1.2024422253
- Registrar Website
- https://registrar.amazon.com
- Creation Date
- July 17, 2006
- Expiration Date
- July 17, 2025
- Days Remaining
- 44 days
- Registry Status
- clientDeleteProhibited
- clientTransferProhibited
- clientUpdateProhibited
- Last Checked (Registry)
- June 3, 2025 at 06:37:31 PM UTC