Wattpad is an online platform and social storytelling community where users can read, write, and share original stories across various genres such as romance, teen fiction, fantasy, and fan fiction. It connects millions of readers and writers globally, allowing them to interact through comments and messages, making it both a reading app and a social networking service
. Founded in 2006 in Canada by Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen, Wattpad has grown to host over 665 million story uploads and more than 90 million monthly users as of 2021, with stories available in over 50 languages
. The platform is accessible via web and mobile apps for Android and iOS
. Wattpad also supports emerging writers by providing tools to publish and promote their work, with some stories gaining mainstream success through adaptations into novels, TV series, and movies (e.g., After and The Kissing Booth). It has its own publishing division, Wattpad Books, and initiatives like Wattpad Webtoon Studios that transform popular stories into audiovisual content
. Users can tag stories for easier discovery, rate content by age appropriateness, save favorites, and receive notifications for updates. Writers can earn money through paid stories supported by reader donations. Wattpad emphasizes community interaction and offers features to help users find content suited to their interests while also providing safety guidance for younger users
. In summary, Wattpad is a digital literary platform that blends reading, writing, and social networking, fostering a global community of storytellers and readers
