Can Others View Your AO3 History? Privacy Explained

Discover whether your AO3 history is public or private and learn how to adjust your privacy settings.

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No, other people cannot see your AO3 history. Archive of Our Own (AO3) prioritizes user privacy, so your reading history and bookmarked works are only accessible to you unless you choose to share them. To ensure your privacy settings are in place, visit your AO3 account settings and review the visibility options.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is AO3 and how does it work? AO3, or Archive of Our Own, is a non-profit repository for fanfiction and other fanworks, allowing users to share and explore creative content.
  2. How do I change my privacy settings on AO3? To change your privacy settings on AO3, go to your account settings, where you can review and adjust your visibility options for history and bookmarks.
  3. Is my AO3 reading history visible to others? No, your AO3 reading history is private by default and only visible to you, unless you choose to share it.
  4. Can I share my AO3 bookmarks publicly? Yes, you can choose to share your AO3 bookmarks publicly, but this is a user-controlled feature in your account settings.

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