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📚 About the Project
The Archive of Our Own (AO3) is a non-commercial, non-profit repository dedicated to transformative fanworks. It was built by fans, for fans, encompassing a vast array of interests including:
- Literature & Books
- Musical artists & Bands
- Visual Arts
- Gaming
- Television & Cinema
- Real-Person Fiction (RPF)
- And various other fandoms.
📊 Site Statistics
The scale of the archive is immense:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Fandoms | |
| Registered Users | |
| Total Works |
🏗️ Organizational Structure
AO3 is operated under the umbrella of the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW).
🌟 Member Benefits
By securing an account via the automated invitation queue, you can:
- Publish your own creative fanworks.
- Subscribe to updates from preferred users, specific works, or series.
- Engage in community-led challenges.
- Bookmark stories for later or track your reading history.
🔍 Explore the Archive
Browse through various categories to find your favorite content:
- Visual Media: Anime, Manga, Cartoons, Comics, Graphic Novels, Movies, TV Shows.
- Written Word: Books, Literature.
- Performance & Sound: Music, Bands, Theater.
- Interactive: Video Games.
- Real World: Celebrities, Real People.
- Miscellaneous: Other Media, Uncategorized Fandoms.
📰 Latest News
💰 October 2026 Membership Drive: Results
Published: Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Comments: 50 The OTW's October drive has concluded. We are thrilled to announce a total collection of:
We are especially proud that 5,000 7,623 donors chose to start or renew their OTW membership.
🏷️ October 2026 Membership Drive: Tagging
Published: Fri 16 Oct 2026 | Comments: 355 As AO3 hits new growth milestones, it is important to remember that our tagging system is curated by humans. No algorithms or automated bots manage the tags.
📉 OTW Finance: 2026 Budgetary Update
Published: Thu 15 Oct 2026 | Comments: 58 The Finance team continues to manage the organization's operational health.
- Status: Bills paid and tax returns filed.
- Audit: The 2025 financial statement audit is complete.
- Deadline: The 2025 tax return will be finished by the end of October.
📱 Connect With Us
Stay updated via our social channels:
- Bluesky:
@status.archiveofourown.org - Tumblr:
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For more comprehensive updates on various projects, visit the OTW news outlets.
🛠️ Site Information
Quick Links:
- About the Archive | Site Map | Diversity Statement
- Terms of Service | Content Policy | Privacy Policy
- DMCA | TIDA Policies | Site Status
Support & Contact:
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Technical Details:
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