AO3 Hit by Second Outage in Two Days, Leaving Fan Fiction Readers Stranded
Archive of Our Own (AO3) experienced two significant outages within 48 hours, affecting thousands of fan fiction readers worldwide.
The first outage occurred on Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m. EST, with users reporting 503 errors when trying to access the platform. AO3's official status update account on X acknowledged the issue, and service was restored within an hour.
A second outage followed on Monday around 7:00 p.m. EST, causing similar disruption to the fan fiction community. While AO3 didn't immediately address this incident, many users reported service restoration within the hour.
Alternative Options During Outages:
- Wattpad
- FanFiction.net
- LiveJournal
- Tumblr's fan fiction community
- Dreamwidth
These platforms can provide temporary alternatives, though many users prefer AO3's unique features and extensive library.
The quick resolution of both outages demonstrates AO3's commitment to maintaining reliable service for its dedicated community of readers and writers.
Note: Service disruptions are typically temporary, and AO3 usually resolves technical issues promptly.