Archive of Our Own (AO3)
Archive of Our Own, also known as AO3, is a popular fanfiction website that was developed and launched by the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) in 2009. AO3 has quickly become one of the most popular fanfiction websites, offering a vast collection of fanfiction stories across many different fandoms.
One of the top-read fanfiction stories on AO3 is "The Subtleties of Courtship" by Star_Trekkin, a popular fanfiction story based on the BBC series Sherlock. The story follows John Watson and Sherlock Holmes as they navigate their way through their relationship.
AO3's success can be attributed to its user-friendly interface, extensive tagging system that allows writers and readers to easily find stories based on their interests, and its commitment to preserving fanworks for future generations. The website is run by a non-profit organization and is free to use for both writers and readers. AO3 receives millions of visitors per month, making it one of the most visited fanfiction websites on the internet.
Founded: 2009
Founder: Organization for Transformative Works (OTW)
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
Official website: archiveofourown.org
