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bakubaji

05/18/2025, 12:48 AM

trying to post a fic but ao3's not working ????? aibk-phobic

yeosangsung_

05/18/2025, 12:25 AM

I went on ao3 then it stopped working sorry everyone

PlsgiveJLabreak

05/18/2025, 12:23 AM

is anyones ao3 not working

yiIingIaozus

05/17/2025, 05:58 PM

my AO3 is not working im crawling on the walls

vetteltonin

05/17/2025, 12:18 AM

is it just me or are ao3 comments not working ?? i’ve been trying to comment on a work for a while and it hadn’t worked ??

justapanpirate

05/16/2025, 11:30 AM

@your_luckydose Why do you have an ao3 if you have issues with proshippers? Genuinely confused here.

AnaBrendaTenshi

05/16/2025, 02:04 AM

@Nox7521 @wolfenmade Brother Basilisk, in AO3 is Drarry and is a Harry adopts a basilisk and it's everyone else problem 'cos he got a brother. A scaly one.

neiljsnt

05/15/2025, 05:02 PM

@cwbylikeandreil Ure so cute i eat u ALSO ID LOG INTO AO3 FOR U AND READ UR FIC

PacifistWhale

05/15/2025, 08:26 AM

People defend regular donations to ao3 with the server maintenance among other reasons but the servers have not been working properly it seems for weeks now and ao3 status acc is silent about it and doesn't reply to any questions. The recent donation drive that as usual +

buss__bus

05/12/2025, 11:11 PM

@j1evann Ao3 is on crack ?? that or in a couple days we're getting another notif of a cyberattack or a shutdown for maintenance

sanwantscoffee

05/12/2025, 07:52 PM

Does anyone know what happened to the fic "it must be counterfeit (i think there’s been a glitch)” on AO3 where Gihun and Inho get switched in different dimensions? I think it’s been deleted? ? #inhun

twinanator

05/12/2025, 09:49 AM

why is my ao3 not working

mayaandcarina19

05/12/2025, 06:50 AM

The Archive of Our Own is currently experiencing an unexpected downtime. We're working on it! Please stay tuned to @AO3_Status on Twitter or ao3org on Tumblr for updates. —OTW Systems

crowzidefender

05/12/2025, 06:41 AM

why's ao3 not working ????

UltraVanexa

05/11/2025, 05:25 PM

@onlycoments I've already read it. I tried to leave a comment on AO3, but I think it's not working properly—it gives me an error ☹️ I'll try again later to leave the comment.

jsreadingcorner

05/11/2025, 03:12 PM

Has anyone else been having issues with AO3 today or yesterday?

panfriedstar

05/11/2025, 02:20 PM

Is ao3 down? Or is just mine causing problems?

burrowedheartss

05/10/2025, 07:21 PM

My ao3 website is not working :⁠'⁠( Anyone else facing this issue?

HelluvaBiki

05/10/2025, 06:16 PM

is ao3 having issues for anyone else or just me

burrowedheartss

05/10/2025, 07:50 AM

Is ao3 not working for anybody else too ?

MIYUKI2PRETTY

05/10/2025, 12:08 AM

um why is ao3 not working

sungflowrr

05/09/2025, 05:02 AM

@blssmtaru it might be ur wifi ajdjsj I know AO3 was doing maintenance so a few servers might be affected

viran_villain

05/08/2025, 07:22 PM

Does anyone else have a list of god tier writers whose ao3’s you check every couple of months because you just know they are going to drop a masterpiece bc it’s their MO to do so every couple of years

basil_leaf_

05/08/2025, 04:56 PM

does anyone know who made "Where These Flowers Bloom" on ao3? it was a really nice fanfiction that got dropped before it was finished..

imnxri

05/08/2025, 10:10 AM

@shinelise oh, i thought it’s not working anymore since everyone has moved to ao3 that’s so great that you’ve had your own safe space there ???

ammarantas

05/06/2025, 07:28 PM

Anyone having issues with images on ao3? My socmeds are up and running (apparently) but a couple of socmed prompts don't show up.

sapphicfoxxian

05/06/2025, 03:47 AM

@lyfandlove Oh no it keeps breaking for me now ? I guess I should edit it and upload it to ao3 this weekend (or die trying!)

mangohaterz

05/06/2025, 02:21 AM

why is my ao3 kudos not working ..

scuderiacanes

05/05/2025, 07:02 AM

whoever set off the fire alarm in my building TWICE after 2 am during finals week…… just know you cut into my ao3 time. watch your back

KiwiFXer

05/05/2025, 06:24 AM

@EerisedA Hi. I read your fics on ao3 and was wondering if you would like me to beta read for you. There are a few minor word choice errors you make which are a totally understandable error when English is a second language. I do enjoy your stories…

amandasfemme

05/05/2025, 02:22 AM

the ai datascraping issue seems to have been resolved on ao3 so im unprivating my works!

kimvantaeswhore

05/04/2025, 07:11 PM

Is ao3 only not working for me imma cry?

feanope

05/04/2025, 07:07 PM

@chouxsacres psps... you have your ao3 settings set to "does not accept gifts" - just received an error code :/

nicdecol

05/04/2025, 11:49 AM

Is anyone else having issue with posting on ao3 atm??

luvhabit

05/04/2025, 06:03 AM

WHY IS MY AO3 NOT WORKING

yoimiyaey

05/04/2025, 02:30 AM

is it just me or ao3 server's is on a problem

YOONGLESBFF

05/03/2025, 08:09 PM

is ao3 not working for other or just me ?

K_Loves_KPOP

05/03/2025, 07:03 PM

has anyone else been having slowness/errors with ao3 recently or is that just me

Danghorin

05/03/2025, 01:10 AM

Is Ao3 out again? Is given me an error code

foxszn24

05/02/2025, 03:58 PM

why is ao3 not working for me nothing is saying it’s down my phone is just not loading it for some reason

Tidecleaner3000

04/30/2025, 10:02 AM

Why is ao3 not working rn… just checked the status page and nothings there…

buckleybolter

04/30/2025, 12:51 AM

@savemebobbynash what’s the benefit to locking them to ao3 users only?

Mooninitesfan

04/29/2025, 09:16 PM

Hey guys let’s all blame @huggingface for everything today due to the ao3 incident

ultbygguk

04/29/2025, 12:18 AM

my biggest fears: 1° - ao3 under maintenance new fear unlocked - not having internet to go to ao3

Lucyjill136

04/28/2025, 11:11 PM

@AO3_Status Anyone elses AO3 went down as soon as this tweet went out?

em0wolf3

04/28/2025, 08:55 PM

Is anyone else's ao3 really slow rn or is it a me problem? I just want to read about my sad, vaguely stressed and probably depressed men?

Ayshiboo

04/28/2025, 08:07 PM

erm is anyone else having problems with ao3 i cant log in or literally look at anything its so slow???

aliencollision

04/28/2025, 07:38 PM

Anybody else in europe suffered cuz their ao3 didn’t load today?? the only real problem I had I fear, couldnt read yaoi and fell asleep, just woke up at 9pm, kms

bluberrrryy

04/28/2025, 04:11 PM

why is ao3 not working.

blaine52666

04/28/2025, 03:31 PM

@ging81453 @AO3_Status The people working on ao3 are all volunteers. Please be kind to them!

norville_scooby

04/28/2025, 03:23 PM

yooo, anyone else's ao3 not working rn?

Kurunni_

04/28/2025, 03:16 PM

WHY MY AO3 NOT WORKING BRO WTFFF

lightup57

04/28/2025, 03:15 PM

Is ao3 not working for anyone else right now?

priscila23jimin

04/28/2025, 03:11 PM

Is ao3 not working?!?!?!

swiftfieldd

04/28/2025, 03:10 PM

Is ao3 having issues for anyone else?

bongwater73

04/28/2025, 03:08 PM

WHY IS AO3 NOT WORKING

mydearest_bts

04/28/2025, 03:06 PM

Is Ao3 not working?

ShiranaiAtsune

04/28/2025, 03:03 PM

Is it just me or is AO3 not working right now?

Swarla_Fan

04/23/2025, 03:40 PM

@SoapfanSam @_chandelierbing Seems so! How very very exciting! Only problem is that my wife uses my kindle app and she is unaware of my ao3 addiction

GlitchedGamer07

04/23/2025, 11:00 AM

A) I have no writing experience B) Updates will be irregular C) IT will be available on both Wattpad and AO3

adorblyobsessed

04/22/2025, 10:41 AM

suffering from ao3 writer's curse my life is miserable now anyway gonna drop shameless smut anytime soon

harvestfarmerz

04/22/2025, 05:54 AM

Why is my web not working like pls i just wanna read ao3 fanfics (langdonmel specifically)

alecflowerswood

04/22/2025, 04:19 AM

oh dear ao3 is starting to glitch...

tubatuhoonie

04/21/2025, 08:53 PM

not editing not working, let’s go to ao3 !

livelaughbyler

04/21/2025, 07:35 PM

is anyone else’s ao3 not working? ?

134340_Plut0_

04/21/2025, 04:07 PM

@agustdlevi I live and breathe ao3

cazzjmma

04/20/2025, 02:47 PM

why is ao3 not working…

daily_iori

04/19/2025, 06:20 PM

@number1iorifan @liveslex08 there’s only 2 authors writing iori/chihiro fics on ao3, mine is entitled Children of the War Heroes

alpacatwins0

04/19/2025, 03:25 PM

why is my ao3 not working

gladiolus_k

04/18/2025, 06:06 AM

@nagiicchi Ao3 is the solution to all problems

mistburnt

04/17/2025, 02:57 PM

Anyone else have problem accessing ao3? Seems to take a lot of time loading i think ? @AO3_Status

grtmrmds

04/17/2025, 12:05 PM

In 2018, the site's expenses were budgeted at approximately $260,000. In 2022, the actual yearly expenses of AO3 were $290,688.25, most of which was used for server hosting and maintenance, and revenue from fundraising efforts reached a reported $512,358.90.

Evpiss

04/17/2025, 10:27 AM

@ohcirrus Everyone has lost the plot Cus the main issue with donating to ao3 IS the Zionism from my understanding ? I don’t think anyone would care if it wasn’t for how the owners of ao3 censor the Palestinian cause but nothing else

HeyItzAltDie

04/17/2025, 06:25 AM

@toxoplasmosisis @nevadisgalaxy ??? How did you interpret any of my messages as me being upset? I don't think any of the ao3 donators or defenders are either bad people or zionists. They are aware to who and what they're donating to. It is simply a judgement of character.

mandlebug

04/16/2025, 10:30 PM

@AO3_Status im having issues reaching ao3 :( it says host server error

Ntando_E

04/16/2025, 06:56 PM

@SraPark96 @yoonmnology Are you still able to find it on Ao3? I got an error message.

LaylaUndercover

04/16/2025, 12:02 PM

Has anyone experienced the glitch on ao3 where they show two end notes on one chapter? Is that something I did wrong?

sharkeybitch

04/16/2025, 05:45 AM

@tanothaniel ao3 has its issues but losing that would be one of the worst things to happen for archival in history. servers cost to run. i donate to charity somewhat frequently, and i haven’t donated to ao3 before, but they’re both completely different topics to be addressed separately

matzcats

04/16/2025, 02:50 AM

is the bookmarks tab on ao3 broken for anyone else or am i on time out for clicking on it too much

ImMayjur

04/15/2025, 07:33 PM

@prototypell Something something fiction affects reality, something something supporting the makers, something something you should donate to actual causes, something something AO3 has a “csem problem”

lilmissmissingu

04/15/2025, 06:59 PM

@Atotalbummerr @peepeeniz I know this is always a very contentious time but I think people misunderstand how expensive it is to run a website. Server maintenance for how much data AO3 is processing is not cheap considering the amount of DDOS attacks they battle.

P_Diep_Kim

04/15/2025, 01:26 PM

@regalkv I don't either ?? Another writer I have been following for updates on her current ongoing fic. Her thread was broken, too. It was a pain in the butt for her transfer it over to ao3 cause she had to find the beginning of it (the chapter)

STCRCR0SSED

04/15/2025, 11:47 AM

@vixenwaves that using the website is an issue. i use ao3 occasionally myself, but i won't donate anything due to the owners of the site having what i believe are corrupt morals. and while i also agree that ao3 is not the go-to place to speak out about palestine, i think (2/3)

ananiology_

04/14/2025, 01:23 PM

MY AO3 IS NOT WORKING ??

nyt1solo

04/13/2025, 09:08 PM

is ao3 not working omg

redwildcrows

04/13/2025, 07:08 PM

is ao3 not working or is it just me they're not letting log in...

yankovichrivehn

04/13/2025, 07:02 PM

@Jamboundnot Wtf ao3 is saying error ???

cozylevi

04/13/2025, 04:29 PM

i’m trying to add a skin to ao3 but it keeps sending me to an error page ?

Lovelyh41704841

04/12/2025, 06:45 AM

Why AO3 not working

iddnteatsoap

04/10/2025, 04:38 AM

@teethingring im getting that stupid ao3 forced log out glitch but this looks cool ..

hueblast

04/06/2025, 02:22 AM

@D4CRYPHILIA Nahhh no work is too short for ao3 so. Fingers crossed for you bestie ?

lithiumshakes

04/06/2025, 02:12 AM

Is anyone else’s ao3 not working? @AO3_Status

shrimpheavnnow

04/04/2025, 09:41 PM

is there still an issue of people adding other people's works to collections and then "privating" that collection thus pulling that work outta circulation bc it's hidden? or did ao3 fix that

bts613ot7

04/04/2025, 09:37 PM

My ao3 is not working

imhollowedout_

04/03/2025, 03:59 PM

Yay I just noticed ao3 fixed their pfp issue…. My bmjn gif works again

Suicide__Melody

04/03/2025, 01:40 AM

Hey, I don't know if this is relevant to @Ao3_status or not, but is the translator not working for anyone else on Ao3 or is it just me?

blpvlpblp_

04/02/2025, 09:36 PM

My ao3 is not working this is the end

Berkman_Go_Boom

04/02/2025, 08:47 PM

Is ao3 not working for everyone else?

wccsxnhell

03/31/2025, 03:46 PM

@moon_sparkll HELP??? this was so cute ?? i promise i did not abandon BYR… my life has been so busy so it’s easier to update socmeds then actual ao3 fic but this was so sweet, i am still writing the last chapter apologies for the delay❤️but soon hold on a bit more

yr_purplehoodie

03/31/2025, 01:35 AM

I’ll reply to them on ao3 as soon as the weird comment replying error stops happening haha, hopefully soon

devryth

03/30/2025, 07:54 PM

Is it me or does the ao3 fic notifs are showing up with a serious delay? some pop up hours later after the chapter goes live

cossettkisser

03/28/2025, 02:17 PM

@zyxcheetah RIGHT. they could never understand the struggle . there isnt even a cossett/trait tag on ao3 . stevie dinner has been broken up for years and half their songs arent even released . there are no servers to join .

4xieyu

03/27/2025, 08:26 PM

MY AO3 IS NOT WORKING I CANT LOGIN

PPWJDGF2023

03/27/2025, 12:26 PM

replying to comments on ao3 and it crashed.... I MADE EFFORT YOU STUPID WEBSITE!!!

Cmmndo_Peridot

03/27/2025, 12:04 AM

@yournametagg @svrione It says error on ao3 :< i do have an epub copy

cowboylikemerls

03/25/2025, 07:27 AM

why is my ao3 not working…..

ladyerror9779

03/24/2025, 02:16 AM

Was trying to reply to comments on AO3, but after a few, it just stopped letting me post. ? Is this just me, or is anyone else having the same issue? Does AO3 have a reply limit or some rule I don’t know about?

Yunkipinknee

03/23/2025, 09:40 PM

@minmimi28 I’m so sorry.. Maybe think about putting the stories on ao3 if it keeps bugging like this. I’ve personally had a hard time reading fics here lately, even the one working well..

AlchOnAo3

03/23/2025, 10:49 AM

i was replying to comments and ao3 is not working ç_ç please I have to post my update today, can the site behave ç_ç

boddaramjeez

03/22/2025, 06:29 AM

can anyone help me with the code for a drop down thingie on the author notes on ao3?

vousmacher

03/21/2025, 09:14 PM

@rafayelh8r authors encouraged downloading fics too!!! its a built in feature in ao3 so u should be using it if its to ur own benefit :3 im so unfamiliar with the bookmarking system in ao3 its easier to create folder on apple books

Nirmoralism

03/21/2025, 07:12 PM

@adventoon JinDok, all the works from R_RIN_I_RIN_N on ao3 and @.raonbeam's JinDok arts. Chefs kiss.

fionaswhvre

03/21/2025, 01:46 AM

expecting them to just state that buck is in love with eddie & that eddie's gay, it's not happening. this isnt ao3.

plasticshoujo

03/20/2025, 06:27 AM

its error 404 on ao3. im crying this is insane

lovedarvey

03/19/2025, 03:00 PM

Definitely thinking of joining AO3, having so much trouble with FF. Can anyone open my fics at the moment? All that’s coming up for me is error messages on majority of mine.

IfLizCouldFly

03/19/2025, 02:36 PM

@neverlessthanme AO3 isn’t an issue for me. I always download them as epubs on my phone and send them to my kindle via email and it works perfectly fine. When I do this with epubs of books that I bought, I sometimes get back an error that the transfer has failed. These are exceptions, but it

vindicatedtruth

03/19/2025, 05:45 AM

@vari_ian @AO3_Status I feel like AO3 might have a problem with your country lol, since wifi connection and phone data directly reflects your country’s internet connection ?

depressedpml

03/18/2025, 01:52 PM

is ao3 undergoing maintenance bc it won’t let me open my bookmarks

vindicatedtruth

03/18/2025, 12:39 PM

@vari_ian @AO3_Status Did you try clearing your cache or perhaps using another internet browser? I have no current issues with AO3 so far, in comparison

notquitesophie

03/17/2025, 08:49 PM

@Puscrank no ao3 is still not working for me and this time i can't even look at fics </3

ImAnnaorNana

03/15/2025, 01:41 PM

i can't look sylus the same again after reading error 404 on ao3..

aslangyu

03/15/2025, 02:38 AM

my ao3 pfp gif not working is a crime... i will avenge you soobs

hysilenscerydra

03/13/2025, 06:51 PM

@tjcshenyi Ao3 hates me apparently cause even on PC it's not working

youtifulchaein

03/13/2025, 07:00 AM

iv is trying to guilt trip me into using ao3. spoiler alert it is not working

perseph0ne_13

03/13/2025, 03:35 AM

is anyone else having issues with ao3 rn or is it just me....

alligatortearsq

03/12/2025, 04:01 AM

@fluffyfluffycak Yeah, they updated it today but Ao3 still having bugs bc of the last maintenance

tsukasafied

03/11/2025, 11:12 PM

is anybody else’s ao3 bookmarks broken

rosemarysbuck

03/11/2025, 11:10 PM

are ao3 bookmarks not working again orrrrrrr

nyx33n

03/11/2025, 12:10 AM

@cativisms I’M GLAD.. it’s because ao3 is giving me problems with the repeating notes (?) at the end of my chapters and i’m editing them trying to understand the issue but i don’t know what happened ?

DerpyDoodling

03/10/2025, 08:35 PM

@kyunchef Ao3 maintenance broke me like where am I supposed to go ?

ZakyUwU

03/10/2025, 07:19 AM

Why is my ao3 so slow today Im trying to refresh the bookmarks???? But its error 502 over and over again. What gives??

DarklightVA

03/10/2025, 02:45 AM

hey, @AO3_Status I think there's an issue with AO3 right now. It's not loading for me, and is giving me an error 503 message instead

wonhaebunny

03/09/2025, 11:41 PM

“gimmicks will be back shortly” and it’s been two days oh ao3 have spoiled me w their speed in fixing issues ???? ik its bc the otw have more resources but

alexa_google7

03/09/2025, 09:57 PM

@AO3_Status Anyone else get an error and their ao3 is really slow (I think it was error 502?)

loun8turn

03/09/2025, 09:09 PM

see my phone has some issues and i was fine with that but now ao3 isn't working properly?? i have to draw the line somewhere (it's normal on other devices so i think it's my phone)

Silver_XcX

03/09/2025, 09:03 PM

Why r people treating strawpages temporary maintenance shutdown with the same energy as an ao3 outage.?

ayopossum

03/09/2025, 06:10 PM

hey so why is ao3 just giving me error whenever i try to open my bookmarks

ImInTheBandomss

03/09/2025, 04:38 PM

why are my ao3 bookmarks not working??? ?

bellabradys

03/09/2025, 03:47 PM

does anyone else have issues with ao3 often taking ages to load your bookmarks? like, i can click on everything else just fine and it opens immediately but my bookmarks sometimes won't open at all

Amomanondoda1

03/09/2025, 02:19 PM

”Is Ao3 not working for anyone else?” I say into the void

mygtunes07

03/09/2025, 01:46 PM

my ao3 is not working properly

kingj4n3y

03/09/2025, 01:34 PM

the ONE time i want to go through my ao3 bookmarks and it's giving me an error page ??? wth

_MezzoMePiace_

03/09/2025, 12:44 PM

MY AO3 BOOKMARKS ARE NOT WORKING, IM CRUSHING OUT