Archive of Our Own (AO3) Exits Beta After 17 Years
The nonprofit organization behind the popular fanfiction site Archive of Our Own (AO3) has announced that the platform is officially exiting its beta phase, 17 years after its launch in 2009.
Why it matters
The exit from beta marks a significant milestone for the popular fanfiction platform, which has become a hub for creative fan communities.
Key Points
- 1AO3 has been in beta since its launch in 2009
- 2The site has introduced many new features over the years, including a tagging system and fanworks downloads
- 3AO3 is run by the nonprofit Organization for Transformative Works
Details
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is a fan-created, fan-run, non-profit, noncommercial archive for transformative fanworks, such as fanfiction, fanart, and fan videos. The platform was launched in 2009 and has been in beta testing for the past 17 years. During this time, AO3 has introduced a variety of new features, including a robust tagging system, the ability to download fanworks, and privacy settings that allow users to control who can access their content. The site is run by the nonprofit Organization for Transformative Works, which has been able to hire contractors and make improvements thanks to donations from its users.
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