WebNovel Downloads & RevenueWebNovel - Read Novels & Manga · App Store & Google Play
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga by Cloudary Holdings Limited is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga update history & changes
Last change · 68 events since 6 Apr 2017Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 68 events
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: kifflireiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: lezhin, moboreaderiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga reached Top 10 for “libby”Android#9 in United States search · popularity 90
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: novelbar, shoneniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.24.2iOSUser Experience Optimization and Bug fixed.
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.24.0Android1. Interactive system optimization
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: webnovels, bestnovel, goodnovel, novelbar +11 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Books · BR
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: fanfictioniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: animeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · RU
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10iOSTop Free · Books · RU
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: comicsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 15.0 → iOS 16.0
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.24.1iOSUser Experience Optimization and Bug fixed.
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.24.0iOSUser Experience Optimization and Bug fixed.
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · KR
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: fictionsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: goodnovel, fictions, magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · ES
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: 恋愛漫画iOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · IN · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · IT
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #56AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #57AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · TR
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.23.5iOSUser Experience Optimization and Bug fixed.
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.23.5Android1. Interactive system optimization
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · TW
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga charting in a new countryAndroidTaiwan
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · MX · Top Grossing · Books & Reference · TH
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: 小説iOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · ES · Top Grossing · Books & Reference · ES · Top Free · Books & Reference · MX · Top Grossing · All Apps · TH · +1 more
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · NL · Top Grossing · Books & Reference · SE · Top Grossing · Books & Reference · TR · Top Grossing · Books & Reference · VN
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #58AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · TH
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga charting in a new country in 7 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Sweden · +3 more
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #107AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · KR
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · RU
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #112AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · KR
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: fictioniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #113AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · KR
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: webcomics, fiction, webtoons, manhwa +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: goodnovel, pocketiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · FR
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: manhwaiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌏WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga: found on Samsung Galaxy StoreAndroid
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #115AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · AU
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: goodnovel, webcomics, manhwa, ネット小説 +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: webcomics, マンガ, readingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · KR
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #118AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · AU
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: goodnovel, manhwaiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga reached Top 10 for “comics”Android#9 in Indonesia search · popularity 55
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · IT
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: goodnovel, manhwa, comics, 政治 +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.23.0iOSユーザー エクスペリエンスの最適化とバグが修正されました。
- ✏️WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga added hidden keywords: fictions, goodnovel, webcomics, shonen +1 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · SA
- 📈WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga new best rank in the overall chart: #122AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- 🆕WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga first spotted by AppInsideriOS#21 in Top Grossing · Books · United Kingdom
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga updated to version 8.22.8Android1. Interactive system optimization
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga version 8.23.0Android1. Interactive system optimization
- 📦WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga version 8.22.8iOSNo release notes
- 🎉WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga in-app event: Comic Release - Shadow SlaveiOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 3 Oct
- 🆕WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Magazines & Newspapers GrossingWebNovel - Read Novels & Manga at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-read platform offering a vast library of serialized novels, fanfictions, and comics across genres like fantasy and romance, targeting global readers and aspiring authors. The app demonstrates strong monetization performance in the Magazines & Newspapers category, holding top positions in South Korea, Indonesia, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
Similar apps: Wattpad, Tapas, Radish
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 6 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.23.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 1k+ | 5M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 50 Coins | |
| 2 | 250 Coins | |
| 3 | Membership_Monthly | |
| 4 | 500 Coins | |
| 5 | 1000 Coins | |
| 6 | 150 Coins | |
| 7 | 2500 Coins | |
| 8 | 5000 Coins | |
| 9 | Weekly short story membership subscription | |
| 10 | Membership subscription |
Hidden keywords
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga shows up in App Store search (US) for 11 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #1 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing | 15 of 30 countries | #21 | #9 |
| Google Play | #6 Books & Reference Grossing | 23 of 23 countries | #90 | #7 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Russia ▲ +200% · 
India ▲ +67% · 
France ▲ +27%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 73 | 54% | ▼ -17% |
 Brazil | 11 | 8% | ▼ -45% |
| France | 8 | 6% | ▲ +27% |
 Germany | 7.5 | 6% | ▼ -12% |
| Canada | 6.8 | 5% | ▼ -39% |
| Russia | 6.5 | 5% | ▲ +200% |
 United Kingdom | 5.8 | 4% | ▲ +8% |
 Italy | 5.5 | 4% | ▼ -15% |
 Australia | 3.5 | 3% | ▼ -22% |
| India | 3.5 | 3% | ▲ +67% |
 Indonesia | 2.5 | 2% | steady |
 Japan | 1.5 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.3 ★ | 48k |
| Google Play | 4.1 ★ | 452k 30k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.1 ★ weighted by ratings | 501k |
What users say about WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga
From the 122 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the app's predatory monetization model and persistent technical failures in the audio feature. While some appreciate the story content, recent updates have degraded the user interface and introduced unremovable ads for paying users.
Mostly negative (20% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “The chapter unlocks are reasonably priced”
- Fun: “I enjoy reading the books on here”
- Ads: “The app is awesome just expensive they should have ads to unlock chapters”
- Crashes & bugs: “Doesn’t work right, haven’t received a working offer yet, wasted hours”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Are the books pricey, yes”
- Ads: “You can get fast passes and points watching ads”
- Features & content: “Good content but Audio is terrible”
- Privacy & data: “What kind of scam is this?”
About WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga
Introducing the all-new WebNovel – your gateway to thrilling adventures!
Immerse yourself in a world of captivating novels and embark on unforgettable journeys. We're here to redefine the way you experience online reading: Let's read your adventures.
Discover a treasure trove of novel genres that will transport you to realms beyond your imagination. The library boasts hundreds of thousands of fanfictions, as well as Western fantasy stories where mythical creatures roam and epic quests unfold. Indulge in the allure of Eastern fantasy, with mesmerising tales of wuxia, xianxia, xuanhuan, and more. Lose yourself in the enchantment of fantasy novels that will keep you spellbound from start to finish.
But that's not all—we've got something special for fans of system novels, litRPGs, and progression fantasy. Experience the thrill of leveling up and unlocking new powers alongside your favourite characters as they navigate immersive game-like worlds.
With WebNovel, you have access to a vast library of captivating novels, including our massive collection of hundreds of thousands of fanfics, written by talented authors from around the globe. Our intuitive interface ensures a seamless reading experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in every twist and turn.
Start your reading journey today with WebNovel – where every page is an invitation to escape reality and embark on extraordinary quests. Get ready to read your adventures like never before!
Featured genres: Mystery, Eastern Fantasy, Western Fantasy, Sci-fi, Fan-fic, Xianxia, Xuanhuan, Wuxia, Romance, Adventure Mangas, Comics, Manhua, Webtoon
Original and Exclusive Novels: Supreme Magus, My Vampire System. Shadow Slave
Translated and exclusive novels: Library of Heaven's Path, Lord of the Mysteries, She Becomes Glamorous After The Engagement Annulment
Exclusive Comic/Manga/Manhua/Manhwa/Webtoon: Beauty and the Beast, When Beauty meets Beasts
Interested in writing or having a story that you seek to share? Start now by joining thousands of aspiring authors through sharing your stories on WebNovel. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Join our various contests and publish your novel with our matchmaking system to millions of readers who share a similar interest in your genre. Find your voice and share your message with the world.
Multiple book genres await you to explore on WebNovel, from epic fantasies to hundreds of thousands of unique fanfictions.
Anyone can find novels/comics/manga/manhua/fanfics/webtoons that they are interested in on WebNovel. Try it out now without any further delay!
Privacy Policy：https://www.webnovel.com/privacy_policy
Terms of Service：https://www.webnovel.com/terms_of_service
Agreement for Subscription Services：https://activity.webnovel.com/noah/20220926/subscriptionservices
The Terms of Use (EULA)：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga App Store
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga is #1 in Magazines & Newspapers Grossing in South Korea and charting in 15 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Magazines & Newspapers GrossingWebNovel - Read Novels & Manga at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-read platform offering a vast library of serialized novels, fanfictions, and comics across genres like fantasy and romance, targeting global readers and aspiring authors. The app demonstrates strong monetization performance in the Magazines & Newspapers category, holding top positions in South Korea, Indonesia, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
Similar apps: Wattpad, Tapas, Radish
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 6 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 50 Coins | |
| 2 | 250 Coins | |
| 3 | Membership_Monthly | |
| 4 | 500 Coins | |
| 5 | 1000 Coins | |
| 6 | 150 Coins | |
| 7 | 2500 Coins | |
| 8 | 5000 Coins | |
| 9 | Weekly short story membership subscription | |
| 10 | Membership subscription |
Hidden keywords
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga shows up in App Store search (US) for 11 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Saudi Arabia
United Arab EmiratesApps near WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Russia ▲ +200% · India ▲ +67% · France ▲ +27%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 73 | 54% | ▼ -17% |
| Brazil | 11 | 8% | ▼ -45% |
| France | 8 | 6% | ▲ +27% |
| Germany | 7.5 | 6% | ▼ -12% |
| Canada | 6.8 | 5% | ▼ -39% |
| Russia | 6.5 | 5% | ▲ +200% |
| United Kingdom | 5.8 | 4% | ▲ +8% |
| Italy | 5.5 | 4% | ▼ -15% |
| Australia | 3.5 | 3% | ▼ -22% |
| India | 3.5 | 3% | ▲ +67% |
| Indonesia | 2.5 | 2% | steady |
| Japan | 1.5 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga
From the 122 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly criticize the app's predatory monetization model and persistent technical failures in the audio feature. While some appreciate the story content, recent updates have degraded the user interface and introduced unremovable ads for paying users.
Mostly negative (20% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “The chapter unlocks are reasonably priced”
- Fun: “I enjoy reading the books on here”
- Ads: “The app is awesome just expensive they should have ads to unlock chapters”
- Crashes & bugs: “Doesn’t work right, haven’t received a working offer yet, wasted hours”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Are the books pricey, yes”
- Ads: “You can get fast passes and points watching ads”
- Features & content: “Good content but Audio is terrible”
- Privacy & data: “What kind of scam is this?”
About WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga
Introducing the all-new WebNovel – your gateway to thrilling adventures!
Immerse yourself in a world of captivating novels and embark on unforgettable journeys. We're here to redefine the way you experience online reading: Let's read your adventures.
Discover a treasure trove of novel genres that will transport you to realms beyond your imagination. The library boasts hundreds of thousands of fanfictions, as well as Western fantasy stories where mythical creatures roam and epic quests unfold. Indulge in the allure of Eastern fantasy, with mesmerising tales of wuxia, xianxia, xuanhuan, and more. Lose yourself in the enchantment of fantasy novels that will keep you spellbound from start to finish.
But that's not all—we've got something special for fans of system novels, litRPGs, and progression fantasy. Experience the thrill of leveling up and unlocking new powers alongside your favourite characters as they navigate immersive game-like worlds.
With WebNovel, you have access to a vast library of captivating novels, including our massive collection of hundreds of thousands of fanfics, written by talented authors from around the globe. Our intuitive interface ensures a seamless reading experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in every twist and turn.
Start your reading journey today with WebNovel – where every page is an invitation to escape reality and embark on extraordinary quests. Get ready to read your adventures like never before!
Featured genres: Mystery, Eastern Fantasy, Western Fantasy, Sci-fi, Fan-fic, Xianxia, Xuanhuan, Wuxia, Romance, Adventure Mangas, Comics, Manhua, Webtoon
Original and Exclusive Novels: Supreme Magus, My Vampire System. Shadow Slave
Translated and exclusive novels: Library of Heaven's Path, Lord of the Mysteries, She Becomes Glamorous After The Engagement Annulment
Exclusive Comic/Manga/Manhua/Manhwa/Webtoon: Beauty and the Beast, When Beauty meets Beasts
Interested in writing or having a story that you seek to share? Start now by joining thousands of aspiring authors through sharing your stories on WebNovel. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Join our various contests and publish your novel with our matchmaking system to millions of readers who share a similar interest in your genre. Find your voice and share your message with the world.
Multiple book genres await you to explore on WebNovel, from epic fantasies to hundreds of thousands of unique fanfictions.
Anyone can find novels/comics/manga/manhua/fanfics/webtoons that they are interested in on WebNovel. Try it out now without any further delay!
Privacy Policy：https://www.webnovel.com/privacy_policy
Terms of Service：https://www.webnovel.com/terms_of_service
Agreement for Subscription Services：https://activity.webnovel.com/noah/20220926/subscriptionservices
The Terms of Use (EULA)：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services
Latest updates
Store changes
What WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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WebNovel is #7 in Books & Reference Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 23 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
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AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-read platform offering a vast library of serialized novels, fanfictions, and comics across genres like fantasy and romance, targeting readers who also want to publish their own stories. The app consistently ranks in the top 10 for grossing revenue in the Books & Reference category across major markets including the US, Canada, and Europe, indicating strong monetization despite its free entry point.
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WebNovel on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.23.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
WebNovel downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where WebNovel's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
On Android app stores
The same app (com.qidian.Int.reader) on every Android store we track. Known Android installs: at least 10M (Google Play band + AppGallery count).
| Store | Installs | Rating | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | 10,000,000+ | ★ 4.1 (452k) | 8.24.0 | Open ↗ |
| Huawei AppGallery | 385k (+91/day) | ★ 4.7 | 8.18.0 | Open ↗ |
| Samsung Galaxy Store | not published | ★ 5.0 (3) | 8.0.4 | Open ↗ |
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in WebNovel before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How WebNovel makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 50 Coins | |
| 2 | 250 Coins | |
| 3 | Membership_Monthly | |
| 4 | 500 Coins | |
| 5 | 1000 Coins | |
| 6 | 150 Coins | |
| 7 | 2500 Coins | |
| 8 | 5000 Coins | |
| 9 | Weekly short story membership subscription | |
| 10 | Membership subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Mexico
Spain
Turkey
Netherlands
Thailand
Sweden
Vietnam
TaiwanApps near WebNovel on the chart
Books & Reference Grossing, around #7.
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Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about WebNovel
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the extensive library of web novels and offline reading capabilities but are highly critical of the aggressive monetization model. Complaints focus on high costs for chapter unlocks, intrusive ads, and technical glitches in the text-to-speech feature.
Mixed but leaning positive (67% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and its features and content. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “But it's stupid expensive”
- Features & content: “good free web passes options”
- Fun: “I'm soo addicted to this app!”
- Ads: “there are not any ads which is cool”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “and everything is having cost”
- Features & content: “no option to just buy the goddamn book”
- Ads: “not good app anymore too much ads”
- Crashes & bugs: “More specifically, the reader and this thing gets buggy”
About WebNovel
Introducing the all-new WebNovel – your gateway to thrilling adventures!
Immerse yourself in a world of captivating novels and embark on unforgettable journeys. We're here to redefine the way you experience online reading: Let's read your adventures.
Discover a treasure trove of novel genres that will transport you to realms beyond your imagination. The library boasts hundreds of thousands of fanfictions, as well as Western fantasy stories where mythical creatures roam and epic quests unfold. Indulge in the allure of Eastern fantasy, with mesmerising tales of wuxia, xianxia, xuanhuan, and more. Lose yourself in the enchantment of fantasy novels that will keep you spellbound from start to finish.
But that's not all—we've got something special for fans of system novels, litRPGs, and progression fantasy. Experience the thrill of leveling up and unlocking new powers alongside your favourite characters as they navigate immersive game-like worlds.
With WebNovel, you have access to a vast library of captivating novels, including our massive collection of hundreds of thousands of fanfics, written by talented authors from around the globe. Our intuitive interface ensures a seamless reading experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in every twist and turn.
Start your reading journey today with WebNovel – where every page is an invitation to escape reality and embark on extraordinary quests. Get ready to read your adventures like never before!
Featured genres: Mystery, Eastern Fantasy, Western Fantasy, Sci-fi, Fan-fic, Xianxia, Xuanhuan, Wuxia, Romance, Adventure Mangas, Comics, Manhua, Webtoon
Original and Exclusive Novels: Supreme Magus, My Vampire System. Shadow Slave
Translated and exclusive novels: Library of Heaven's Path, Lord of the Mysteries, She Becomes Glamorous After The Engagement Annulment
Exclusive Comic/Manga/Manhua/Manhwa/Webtoon: Beauty and the Beast, When Beauty meets Beasts
Interested in writing or having a story that you seek to share? Start now by joining thousands of aspiring authors through sharing your stories on WebNovel. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Join our various contests and publish your novel with our matchmaking system to millions of readers who share a similar interest in your genre. Find your voice and share your message with the world.
Multiple book genres await you to explore on WebNovel, from epic fantasies to hundreds of thousands of unique fanfictions.
Anyone can find novels/comics/manga/manhua/fanfics/webtoons that they are interested in on WebNovel. Try it out now without any further delay!
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