# Wattpad - Read & Write Stories

> A story reading app: Read stories, novels and books, or write your own.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/wp.wattpad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wp.wattpad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `wp.wattpad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wattpad.com
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 343,140,926
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (5,022,602 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.38.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2026-07-29
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 143 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wp.wattpad)
- **Website:** [https://www.wattpad.com](https://www.wattpad.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wattpad.com/privacy](http://www.wattpad.com/privacy)

## Description

Wattpad is a story reading and writing app that connects a global community of millions of readers and writers. Read millions of stories, novels, and books in 25+ languages, or write your own and publish it for the world to see. Create reading lists, sync across devices, and read offline, all while you comment and vote on your favorites to support creators.

Whether you’re looking for romance, sci-fi, fan fiction, or original fiction, Wattpad helps your stories get discovered. The platform partners with media companies to adapt successful Wattpad stories into TV shows, movies, and books. Join a thriving community, share feedback with writers, and explore trending genres while you grow as a reader and writer.

## Rankings

- #433 — Overall
- #9 — Books and reference (Free)
- #14 — Books and reference (Gross)
- #134 — Top app in Philippines
- #143 — Top app in Egypt
- #155 — Top app in Indonesia

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `wp.wattpad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show Wattpad as a beloved read/write platform but plagued by persistent login and connectivity problems, plus disruptive ads and occasional data loss. While many users praise its accessibility, long-time use, and community vibe, a pattern emerges of authentication failures, unreliable loading, and ad interruptions that degrade the reading experience.

### Pros

- Beloved platform for reading and writing stories; many reviews call Wattpad their go-to app.
- Free to use and easily accessible for readers and writers (with ads in the free tier).
- Longstanding app with a strong community and positive sentiment from longtime users.

### Cons

- Frequent login/authentication issues (user not logged in, can't log in).
- Connectivity/loading problems (unable to establish a secure connection, stories not loading).
- Intrusive ads in the free tier that disrupt reading and navigation.
- Data loss issues (drafts disappearing or stories lost after relogging or login problems).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wp.wattpad)