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Wattpad

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description Wattpad Overview

Wattpad is a mobile platform where users can publish, read, and interact with stories across various genres, primarily focusing on amateur and emerging writers sharing their work with a global audience.

help Wattpad FAQ

Can I publish my own stories on Wattpad?

Yes. Wattpad lets users publish stories chapter by chapter, read other writers' work, and comment while reading; its App Store listing describes stories in more than 25 languages. [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wattpad-read-write-stories/id306310789)

When was Wattpad founded and who started it?

Allen Lau and Ivan Yuen co-founded Wattpad in 2006. The platform began as a mobile reading idea and grew into a social storytelling service based in Toronto. [University of Toronto](https://www.utoronto.ca/news/content-factory-how-u-t-alumnus-allen-lau-disrupting-way-books-movies-and-tv-shows-made)

Is Wattpad free, and what are Premium and paid stories?

The app is listed as free with in-app purchases, and Wattpad Premium offers ad-free reading and additional features. Some stories or chapters may use Wattpad's paid-access systems, so free availability depends on the title. [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wattpad-read-write-stories/id306310789)

What happened to Wattpad Studios?

Wattpad joined Naver's WEBTOON family in 2021, and its studio division became Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. In July 2025, WEBTOON Entertainment announced that the studio business was rebranding as WEBTOON Productions. [WEBTOON Entertainment](https://about.webtoon.com/press-release/192)

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