r/webnovels
Discussion of novels which were posted online.
How to think about r/webnovels
The community focuses on the discussion and recommendation of web novels, particularly those published online. It serves as a platform for readers to share their experiences, critiques, and suggestions about various genres, including litrpg and fantasy. Members often explore themes and trends within the web novel space, making it a distinct hub for enthusiasts of serialized storytelling.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically avid readers, ranging from young adults to older fans of web literature. They are often looking for new recommendations, engaging in discussions about plot development, and sharing their thoughts on character arcs. The vibe is generally supportive and enthusiastic, with members passionate about discovering and discussing lesser-known works.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes detailed reviews, recommendations, and discussions about specific novels or authors. Members appreciate thoughtful contributions and often engage in in-depth conversations. Posts that are overly promotional or lack substance tend to get downvoted. The community encourages regular participation, with a steady flow of new content and discussions, particularly around trending novels.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize authenticity and genuine interaction over overt promotion. Sharing insights about web novels, participating in discussions, or providing value through recommendations can resonate well with members. However, direct advertising or self-promotion is likely to be met with skepticism. Collaborating with popular authors or hosting Q&A sessions could also foster positive engagement.
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What r/webnovels talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Leprachaus
- u/ApprehensiveFuel4550
- u/Necro_Sword6th
- u/Equivalent-Might-655
- u/Itismeusee1235
- u/cooloreo123
- u/ShinigamiOverlord
- u/Air_obatmatacair5932
- u/fradocate
- u/Ill-Conflict-5320
- u/binaryghost01
- u/[deleted]
- u/Uranium92V2
- u/kraftwabe
- u/JasonAzano
- u/DaftConfusednScared
- u/PeronDescartable
- u/LuckyTrashZ
- u/Thievingpark
- u/AlarinVonEngel
- u/muffin_prince
- u/aWildAsianOwO
- u/DrTennisBall
- u/Mike_Handers
- u/coooler_sans
- u/Ucantbeseriuosright
- u/hipiticus
- u/Alexan_Hirdriel
- u/TigerSep
- u/Jaimaisan
- u/StalinSoulZ
- u/0cchan
- u/dandy-are-u
- u/Bygles
- u/I_Am_Not_Joes_Mama
- u/sj20442
- u/SlayT963
- u/Whoovien57
- u/Radish_Rapist2
- u/Redcoat_Officer
- u/GilgameshOf2000
- u/willrose66
- u/God_Abraxas
- u/crade4zc
- u/Twas_A_Rumble
- u/Jxrdan04
- u/Ethan-Jarvis
- u/neepodapatti
- u/Lavirhays
- u/247331
- u/botmaster55694
- u/Internal-Wolf-3771
- u/kimono_kikii
- u/Thekhalifa_onepiece
- u/WhiskyBacon
- u/NoOrchid7187
- u/Rnoaaonr
- u/Total_Meringue_8237
- u/Pantovicc
- u/Laugaz
- u/loverknight
- u/CestJK
- u/leNuup
- u/TechnoComfort
- u/Appropriate_Pen8410
- u/Not_a_Potato1602
- u/DiogoSN
- u/SrslySomeone
- u/Secure-Principle-811
- u/Brief-Carpet2443
- u/Potential_pharmacist
- u/underratedm
- u/sailslick
- u/cokodose
- u/iluvu000
- u/pers0n933
- u/Resident_Wafer_8838
- u/LudwigVonH
- u/ugly_fat_guy
- u/owlsknight
- u/JustAnotherFrodo
- u/That_One_Newbie_Girl
- u/JRSreigne
- u/DobyTime
- u/Sethantilus
- u/Indisious
- u/DirtyDeath69
- u/Razonism
- u/SteelWolf2021
- u/kahs1
- u/fuzzyluvr505
- u/TheWinterSail
- u/Character_Jicama_123
- u/Trickshots1
- u/ninanana_osamu
- u/Anonymous_7772
- u/JECB1230
- u/skyer2508
- u/Public_Detective_616
- u/Death_Consul
By votes
- u/Equivalent-Might-655
- u/JasonAzano
- u/DaftConfusednScared
- u/PeronDescartable
- u/LuckyTrashZ
- u/Thievingpark
- u/ApprehensiveFuel4550
- u/AlarinVonEngel
- u/Leprachaus
- u/aWildAsianOwO
- u/muffin_prince
- u/DrTennisBall
- u/Mike_Handers
- u/hipiticus
- u/Itismeusee1235
- u/Necro_Sword6th
- u/coooler_sans
- u/Ucantbeseriuosright
- u/Alexan_Hirdriel
- u/TigerSep
- u/ShinigamiOverlord
- u/Jaimaisan
- u/I_Am_Not_Joes_Mama
- u/cooloreo123
- u/StalinSoulZ
- u/0cchan
- u/dandy-are-u
- u/SlayT963
- u/Whoovien57
- u/Radish_Rapist2
- u/Redcoat_Officer
- u/willrose66
- u/Lavirhays
- u/Bygles
- u/sj20442
- u/GilgameshOf2000
- u/God_Abraxas
- u/crade4zc
- u/Ethan-Jarvis
- u/neepodapatti
- u/247331
- u/botmaster55694
- u/Internal-Wolf-3771
- u/Total_Meringue_8237
- u/SrslySomeone
- u/Air_obatmatacair5932
- u/[deleted]
- u/Twas_A_Rumble
- u/Jxrdan04
- u/kimono_kikii
- u/Thekhalifa_onepiece
- u/WhiskyBacon
- u/NoOrchid7187
- u/Rnoaaonr
- u/CestJK
- u/leNuup
- u/TechnoComfort
- u/Appropriate_Pen8410
- u/Not_a_Potato1602
- u/DiogoSN
- u/Secure-Principle-811
- u/Potential_pharmacist
- u/sailslick
- u/Resident_Wafer_8838
- u/Ill-Conflict-5320
- u/DirtyDeath69
- u/Razonism
- u/binaryghost01
- u/Pantovicc
- u/Laugaz
- u/loverknight
- u/Brief-Carpet2443
- u/fradocate
- u/cokodose
- u/iluvu000
- u/ugly_fat_guy
- u/owlsknight
- u/JustAnotherFrodo
- u/That_One_Newbie_Girl
- u/JRSreigne
- u/DobyTime
- u/Sethantilus
- u/Indisious
- u/SteelWolf2021
- u/fuzzyluvr505
- u/Anonymous_7772
- u/kraftwabe
- u/underratedm
- u/LudwigVonH
- u/kahs1
- u/TheWinterSail
- u/Character_Jicama_123
- u/Trickshots1
- u/ninanana_osamu
- u/JECB1230
- u/skyer2508
- u/Public_Detective_616
- u/Death_Consul
- u/gameknight626
- u/Existensial_Xrisis
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Virvzx-Eniotan
- u/Equivalent-Might-655
- u/blueeyedlion
- u/Ab9218
- u/SacredHamOfPower
- u/cqws
- u/Nor3a
- u/Murky_Sherbert_3646
- u/SirBlueom
- u/GS1003724
- u/Spoodies
- u/Dragneel_passingby
- u/RawBoeuf
- u/LinNoel
- u/Intelligent-Night730
- u/God_Abraxas
- u/ApprehensiveFuel4550
- u/Divinrth
- u/Bearsfan1235
- u/PrimalPlayer
- u/OshiroyashaO
- u/Zippy926
- u/emmawotsan
- u/BadSnake971
- u/REkTeR
- u/Bluestar2016
- u/Zatarra13
- u/ThatUsersNameIsTaken
- u/zeldaccordion
- u/Pickles9878
- u/scndnvnbrkfst
- u/Levlixx
- u/teedreeds
- u/ellieetsch
- u/your_granddaddy
- u/Thedude3445
- u/IcyParfait3120
- u/temptedkitty
- u/No_Dragonfly_4947
- u/kainel
- u/Emkay2017
- u/gameknight626
- u/Tehbeefer
- u/Furrryslayer69
- u/amon_Angel-of-Time
- u/Oreoed
- u/jenadevina
- u/LuckyTrashZ
- u/Fun_Celebration_5623
- u/Exam-Master
- u/animeweeb79
- u/Xacktastic
- u/GlassCake9575
- u/hotmilkramune
- u/Puzzleheaded-Weird66
- u/BlancRedo
- u/jz654
- u/Skyfaill
- u/delifissek
- u/itzJermz
- u/mook2017
- u/anotherwaytolive
- u/mr_tentacles1027
- u/Resident_Wafer_8838
- u/Scr4peandlick
- u/berjkley
- u/Leprachaus
- u/Existensial_Xrisis
- u/JrHome
- u/SlayT963
- u/Sora931
- u/MonsterBeneathTheBed
- u/callmesalticidae
- u/Ok-Coat9127
- u/NamelessLoli
- u/davidblack210
- u/abz_1oo
- u/photoreceptic
- u/mcgregm
- u/Zackyute1
- u/crade4zc
- u/FemFenr
- u/Cralelol
- u/ImJustStatingFax
- u/nathbregou27
- u/sallamachar
- u/sailslick
- u/TechnoComfort
- u/Merquise813
- u/leNuup
- u/LordGrim3
- u/TyrannosaurusWreckd
- u/moh8disaster
- u/raoh_kenoh
- u/DeterrentBay
- u/neepodapatti
- u/Weaviedee
- u/muffin_prince
- u/MinisGimis
By votes
- u/emmawotsan
- u/blueeyedlion
- u/Virvzx-Eniotan
- u/GlassCake9575
- u/SacredHamOfPower
- u/Thedude3445
- u/[deleted]
- u/Furrryslayer69
- u/hotmilkramune
- u/Ab9218
- u/ApprehensiveFuel4550
- u/Last-Alternative2921
- u/Equivalent-Might-655
- u/cqws
- u/GS1003724
- u/zeldaccordion
- u/LinNoel
- u/God_Abraxas
- u/abz_1oo
- u/TechnoComfort
- u/Bearsfan1235
- u/Nor3a
- u/Murky_Sherbert_3646
- u/Levlixx
- u/teedreeds
- u/Tehbeefer
- u/Dragneel_passingby
- u/BlancRedo
- u/mook2017
- u/Resident_Wafer_8838
- u/Sora931
- u/LordGrim3
- u/TyrannosaurusWreckd
- u/DeterrentBay
- u/muffin_prince
- u/SirBlueom
- u/BadSnake971
- u/REkTeR
- u/Pickles9878
- u/Spoodies
- u/Fun_Celebration_5623
- u/Exam-Master
- u/jz654
- u/RawBoeuf
- u/delifissek
- u/anotherwaytolive
- u/Intelligent-Night730
- u/berjkley
- u/Existensial_Xrisis
- u/JrHome
- u/MonsterBeneathTheBed
- u/photoreceptic
- u/mcgregm
- u/Zackyute1
- u/Cralelol
- u/nathbregou27
- u/Merquise813
- u/leNuup
- u/moh8disaster
- u/MinisGimis
- u/binaryghost01
- u/Bradur-iwnl-
- u/Divinrth
- u/PrimalPlayer
- u/OshiroyashaO
- u/Zippy926
- u/Bluestar2016
- u/Zatarra13
- u/ThatUsersNameIsTaken
- u/scndnvnbrkfst
- u/ellieetsch
- u/your_granddaddy
- u/IcyParfait3120
- u/temptedkitty
- u/No_Dragonfly_4947
- u/kainel
- u/Emkay2017
- u/gameknight626
- u/amon_Angel-of-Time
- u/Oreoed
- u/jenadevina
- u/LuckyTrashZ
- u/animeweeb79
- u/Xacktastic
- u/Puzzleheaded-Weird66
- u/Skyfaill
- u/itzJermz
- u/mr_tentacles1027
- u/Scr4peandlick
- u/Leprachaus
- u/SlayT963
- u/callmesalticidae
- u/Ok-Coat9127
- u/NamelessLoli
- u/davidblack210
- u/crade4zc
- u/FemFenr
- u/ImJustStatingFax
- u/sallamachar
- u/sailslick
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FAQ
r/webnovels — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/webnovels have?
r/webnovels has approximately 19,544 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/webnovels created?
r/webnovels was created on March 6, 2015 (11 years ago).
What is r/webnovels about?
The community focuses on the discussion and recommendation of web novels, particularly those published online. It serves as a platform for readers to share their experiences, critiques, and suggestions about various genres, including litrpg and fantasy. Members often explore themes and trends within the web novel space, making it a distinct hub for enthusiasts of serialized …
What subreddits are similar to r/webnovels?
Communities similar to r/webnovels include r/royalroad, r/lordofthemysteries, r/wuxiaworld, r/trashofcountsfamily, r/shadowslave.
Who are the most active posters on r/webnovels?
The most frequent posters on r/webnovels include u/Leprachaus, u/ApprehensiveFuel4550, u/Necro_Sword6th.
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