The Most Popular Fanfiction on FanFiction.net, Ranked
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Updated on Apr 23, 2024 07:04
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What Is the Most Popular Fanfiction on FanFiction.net?
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147votesThis fanfiction reimagines the Harry Potter universe with a more rational and scientific approach. It has over 17,000 reviews and 30,000 favorites on FanFiction.net.Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality is a popular fanfiction story based on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. In this alternate universe, Harry Potter is raised by a professor of biochemistry and grows up with a scientific and rational mindset. The story follows Harry as he enters the wizarding world and applies his rational thinking to unravel the mysteries and challenges that come his way.
- Category: Books ยป Harry Potter
- Genre: Adventure
- Rating: T
- Language: English
- Status: Complete
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240votes
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Stephenie MeyerThis is the original book series that inspired the popular movie franchise. Fanfictions based on Twilight are still popular on FanFiction.net, with over 210,000 stories in the category.Twilight is a young adult vampire romance novel written by Stephenie Meyer. It tells the story of Bella Swan, a teenage girl who moves to a small town and falls in love with Edward Cullen, a vampire. The book explores their complicated relationship and the challenges they face due to their different backgrounds.- Genre: Young adult, romance, fantasy
- Publication Date: October 5, 2005
- Pages: 498
- Main Characters: Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jacob Black
- Setting: Forks, Washington
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333votes
Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto
Masashi KishimotoNaruto is a Japanese manga and anime series that has inspired many fanfictions on FanFiction.net. There are over 400,000 stories in the Naruto category.Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto is a popular fanfiction series based on the original Naruto manga and anime created by Masashi Kishimoto. It is set in a fictional world where ninjas with various abilities and powers coexist. The story follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with a dream to become the strongest ninja in his village, as he faces numerous challenges and battles against powerful enemies.- Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Rating: T (Teen)
- Language: English
- Word Count: Varies (typically thousands to millions of words)
- Published Date: Depends on specific fanfiction stories
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417votes
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Rick RiordanThis is a popular book series about a young boy who discovers he is a demigod and goes on adventures with other demigods. Fanfictions based on Percy Jackson are still popular on FanFiction.net, with over 100,000 stories in the category.Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a popular children's book series that revolves around the adventures of Percy Jackson, a young demigod, as he discovers his true identity and gets entangled in the world of Greek mythology. Written by Rick Riordan, the series combines action, fantasy, and humor to captivate readers of all ages.- Genre: Children's literature
- Publication Date: 2005-2009
- Number of Books: 5
- Main Protagonist: Percy Jackson
- Setting: Modern-day United States, Camp Half-Blood
Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan in other rankings- Position 8 of 10 in Most popular children's book series
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516votes
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Suzanne CollinsThis is a popular book series and movie franchise about a dystopian society where children are forced to fight to the death in an arena. Fanfictions based on The Hunger Games are still popular on FanFiction.net, with over 50,000 stories in the category.The Hunger Games is a popular book written by Suzanne Collins. It is set in a dystopian future where children are forced to participate in a televised fight to the death. The story follows the journey of the young protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, as she navigates the brutal world of the Hunger Games and becomes a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol.- Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction
- Publication Year: 2008
- Series: The Hunger Games Trilogy
- Setting: Panem, a post-apocalyptic nation
- Protagonist: Katniss Everdeen
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69votesThis is a popular boy band that has inspired many fanfictions on FanFiction.net. There are over 150,000 stories in the One Direction category.One Direction Carpool Karaoke is a segment from The Late Late Show with James Corden where the English-Irish pop boy band One Direction joins James Corden in a car to sing their hit songs while driving around. The segment gained immense popularity due to the band's huge fan following and energetic performances.
- Aired On: December 15, 2015
- Duration: 13 minutes
- Guests: One Direction (Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne)
- Views on YouTube: over 148 million
- Songs Performed: What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life, Steal My Girl
One Direction in other rankings- Position 1 of 10 in Most famous X Factor winner
- Position 4 of 10 in Most popular Carpool Karaoke
- Position 6 of 10 in Most successful boy band of all time
- Position 9 of 10 in Most popular One Direction album
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75votes
The Avengers
Joss WhedonThis is a popular superhero team from Marvel Comics that has inspired many fanfictions on FanFiction.net. There are over 90,000 stories in The Avengers category.The Avengers is a superhero film released in 2012, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The movie brings together Marvel's iconic superheroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye, as they join forces to save the Earth from the villainous Loki.- Budget: $220 million
- Box Office: $1.518 billion
- Release Date: April 11, 2012 (Los Angeles premiere)
- Duration: 143 minutes
- Genre: Superhero, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The Avengers in other rankings- Position 4 of 10 in Most popular fandom on AO3
- Position 5 of 10 in Most successful comic book
- Position 5 of 10 in Most popular comic book of all time
- Position 8 of 10 in Most loved Marvel movie
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88votesThis is a popular BBC television series about a modern-day Sherlock Holmes. Fanfictions based on Sherlock are still popular on FanFiction.net, with over 80,000 stories in the category.Sherlock is a highly acclaimed British television drama series that is based on the Sherlock Holmes detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The modern-day adaptation follows the brilliant and eccentric consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal friend, Dr. John Watson, as they solve complex and intricate crimes in contemporary London.
- Genre: Crime drama
- Setting: Contemporary London, England
- First episode air date: July 25, 2010
- Number of seasons: 4
- Number of episodes: 13
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99votes
pepperpot · Public domainThis is a popular British science fiction television series that has inspired many fanfictions on FanFiction.net. There are over 70,000 stories in the Doctor Who category.Doctor Who is a long-running British science fiction television series that follows the adventures of a time-traveling alien called The Doctor, who explores the universe in a spaceship called the TARDIS. With the ability to regenerate and change appearance, The Doctor interacts with various companions and takes on different forms to battle enemies and save civilizations across time and space.- First Aired: November 23, 1963
- Genre: Science fiction
- Number of Seasons: 13
- Number of Episodes: 820+
- Average Episode Length: 45 minutes
Doctor Who in other rankings- Position 5 of 10 in Most popular fandom
- Position 8 of 10 in Most popular entertainment franchise
- Position 10 of 10 in Most popular fandom on AO3
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107votesThis is a popular American television series about two brothers who hunt supernatural creatures. Fanfictions based on Supernatural are still popular on FanFiction.net, with over 80,000 stories in the category.Supernatural is a popular fandom on AO3 based on the American TV show of the same name. It revolves around the lives of two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester, who hunt supernatural creatures and protect humanity from supernatural threats.
- Genre: Fantasy, Horror
- Publication Date: September 13, 2005
- TV Network: The WB (2005-2006), The CW (2006-2020)
- Number of Seasons: 15
- Number of Episodes: 327
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Ranking factors for popular fanfiction
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Number of favorites and followsThe number of users who have favorited and/or followed a story is a key indicator of its popularity. More favorites and follows generally mean a more popular story.
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Reviews and ratingsThe number of reviews and the overall ratings of a story can help gauge its popularity. A higher number of positive reviews and higher average ratings indicate that the story is well-received by the readers.
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Views and visitor trafficThe total number of views and unique visitors to a story can also be considered as factors for ranking the popularity of fanfiction. Stories that have a high number of views and visitor traffic are more likely to be popular.
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Frequency of updatesConsistent and frequent updates can retain reader interest and contribute to the popularity of a fanfiction. Regularly updated stories can rank higher in popularity.
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Author's reputationThe reputation of the author can influence the popularity of their fanfiction. Well-known authors or those with a large following tend to rank higher in popular fanfiction lists.
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Length of the storyLonger, well-written stories with engaging plotlines and characters can hold readers' attention and potentially gain more popularity. However, this factor is not definitive, as shorter stories can still be very popular if they have a strong following or outstanding writing quality.
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Fandom size and activityThe size of the fandom and the activity level within that community can also play a role in the popularity of fanfiction. Bigger fandoms with more active readers, writers, and reviewers might see a higher possibility for a fanfiction to become popular.
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Genre and taggingThe genre of the story and the proper use of tags can influence the discoverability and popularity of fanfiction. Stories that cater to popular genres or use well-researched and specific tags can have increased visibility and reader interest.
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Crossover and unique conceptsFanfiction that involves a crossover between two or more popular fandoms or introduces unique ideas not seen in the canon may garner more attention, increasing popularity.
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Word of mouth and recommendationsStories that receive word-of-mouth promotion or get recommended by readers within fandom communities are more likely to become popular.
About this ranking
This is a community-based ranking of the most popular fanfiction on FanFiction.net. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or Story is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!
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- 188 votes
- 10 ranked items
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Voting Rules
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More information on most popular fanfiction on fanfiction.net
Fan fiction has been a popular form of creative writing for decades, and FanFiction.net is one of the largest online communities dedicated to this craft. With millions of registered users and over 10 million pieces of fan fiction, FanFiction.net is a hub for fans of all kinds of media, from books to TV shows, movies, and more.
The site allows users to upload their own fan fiction, share it with others, and participate in forums and discussions about their favorite fandoms. One of the most popular categories on the site is Harry Potter fan fiction, which has spawned countless stories and even entire sub-genres.
But what is the most popular fan fiction on FanFiction.net? With so many stories to choose from, it's a difficult question to answer. However, there are a few stories that have gained a massive following and become classics in their own right. These stories often explore popular "ships" (romantic pairings) between beloved characters, or delve deeper into the world and lore of a particular fandom.
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