Are you passionate about supporting the #OTW behind the scenes? Do you have an interest in preserving fannish history or want to support fan studies? Would you like to help your fellow fans use #AO3? Do you have experience with mediation? We are recruiting: otw-news.org/55kctxsx

We have temporarily lifted the block preventing users from logging in to #AO3 with an insecure password. If you have been receiving the above message, please refer to our Tumblr post for information on what to do next: ao3-news.org/yu353wkr

AO3 Status@status.archiveofourown.org · 5d ago

If you are receiving a warning that your #AO3 password has appeared in a data breach from another site and is no longer secure, you will need to change your password before you can log back in. Read more on our Tumblr: ao3-news.org/bdzc9e3b

#OTW Board candidates are answering your questions, and the live chat with them is coming up soon! Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/mwckfru8

If you are receiving a warning that your #AO3 password has appeared in a data breach from another site and is no longer secure, you will need to change your password before you can log back in. Read more on our Tumblr: ao3-news.org/bdzc9e3b

#AO3 Tag Wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags, revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags, and celebrated AO3's 80,000th canonized fandom tag. \o/ Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p8n3d79

AO3 has reached 18 million fanworks on the site! Come celebrate with us and learn about collections features. Read more at otw-news.org/3zd6mwss.

#AO3 has no official app. All AO3 apps are from third parties – please be cautious about sharing your data with them. For information about why we don't have an app, and tips to make your AO3 experience more app-like, check out our latest news post: otw-news.org/yckzuv3v

#AO3 has recently seen a wave of phishing comments claiming to be made by "AO3 Trust & Safety" notifying you that your account has been restricted. These claims are not true. Do not click on links in these comments or pay for verification. Read more at otw-news.org/5n972k6a

American Horror Fic Exchange, an #AmericanHorrorStory fanfiction exchange, is being imported to #AO3. Read more about it at otw-news.org/3xks2fxy

Applications for #Translators are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks.org · 3w ago

Do you know programming languages like SQL or Python and want to help rescue at-risk fan archives? Want to wrangle #AO3 tags or translate them into English? Are you fluent in other languages? The #OTW is recruiting: otw-news.org/2p94jnbf

Do you know programming languages like SQL or Python and want to help rescue at-risk fan archives? Want to wrangle #AO3 tags or translate them into English? Are you fluent in other languages? The #OTW is recruiting: otw-news.org/2p94jnbf

The Mass Effect Kink Meme a prompt meme for the Mass Effect games, is being imported to #AO3! Read more at: otw-news.org/2x7vpbdj

June's #OTW newsletter spotlights the new OTW Code of Conduct, #AO3 reaching 11 million registered users, and a new OTW RedNote (小红书) account. Read more at otw-news.org/2p9y32y7.

In April, we deployed improvements to tag search and several security fixes. We also made some progress on making more parts of #AO3 translatable. And of course, AO3 officially exited open beta in April as well! Read more at: ao3-news.org/v-0-9-473

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2wdv4dm5

#AO3 tag wranglers have announced a change to the Assassin's Creed metatag and fandom structure to better allow users to tag and filter for content from specific games. Read more at: ao3-news.org/4dvzbmet

#OTW's Elections Committee announces the 3 candidates for the 2026 Board of Directors. 4 seats are up for this election. Read their bios and platforms by visiting otw-news.org/2dyw55hh

#AO3 now has 11 million registered users! Visit our celebration post and learn about gifts on AO3. Read more at otw-news.org/5n7expmy

We've updated our spambot post to include some new types of guest spam that are appearing on #AO3. Read more at otw-news.org/mr42w8j9

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks.org · 4mo ago

As #spam continues to be a problem on #AO3, here's an update on the types of spambot comments you may see, what we're doing to combat them, and how you can help! Read more at otw-news.org/mr42w8j9

#Kraith Collected, a collection of #StarTrek zines set in the Kraith universe, is importing a copy of the zines’ fanworks to #AO3 via Open Doors. For background and what this means for creators with works in Kraith Collected, read more at otw-news.org/48t6z7aj

In #FiveThings, Ellipsis discusses #OTW News by Mail, canonical character tags, and balancing work, volunteering, and reading fic. Read more on otw-news.org/2p9eyy6n

May's #OTW newsletter spotlights Open Doors' plans to import #ArtisticAlley artworks, #Fanlore's annual bingo challenge, and the upcoming 2026 OTW Board of Directors election. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/35u5xtbc

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/y8pvnu7j

Manacles Press, publisher of various fanzines including Nudge Nudge Wink Wink ( #Professionals ), McPikus Interruptus ( #Wiseguy ), and Consupiscence (multifandom), is importing the zines’ fanworks to the #AO3! Read all about it at: otw-news.org/bdfvy74u

The #OTW Elections committee is pleased to announce that the timeline for the 2026 election for new members of the Board of Directors has been posted! Read more at: otw-news.org/yckrmdu5

#AO3's March code releases included a slew of collection, bookmark, and history bug fixes, as well as several improvements for site admins. Read more at ao3-news.org/v-0-9-468

Applications for #Communications Social Media Moderators (especially if you speak Chinese) and #Fanlore Chair-Track Volunteers are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

Organization for Transformative Works@transformativeworks.org · 3mo ago

Do you have experience in managing or leading people? Are you a frequent Bluesky, Twitter | X, or RedNote user who enjoys helping others? Are you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? The #OTW is recruiting! Learn more at: otw-news.org/mrx56zjn

[update] Resolved: We have resolved the issue that was causing slowness. #AO3 should be back to functioning normally for all users! If you are still experiencing any issues past this point, please let us know. Thank you for your patience!

[update] Monitoring: #AO3 is currently experiencing some slowness. We’ve resolved the issue and are monitoring. Some users on older devices may still encounter errors as we continue making adjustments.