AO3 vs FanFiction.net: Is AO3 Down, and Where Should You Read Instead?
Yes, AO3 (Archive of Our Own) is down. It has been offline since 29 October 2026 after a security incident and was still down on 1 November 2026.
Yes, AO3 (Archive of Our Own) is down. It has been offline since 29 October 2026 after a security incident and was still down on 1 November 2026.

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