The Most Popular Story on Wattpad, Ranked
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Updated on May 1, 2024 06:50
In the sea of stories that flows through Wattpad, finding the one that resonates with readers the most can be like searching for a lighthouse in a storm. Rankings help light the way, showing newcomers and seasoned browsers alike which narratives have captured the hearts and imaginations of the community. This way, the most beloved stories rise to the surface, celebrated and recognized by those who value gripping tales.
Every vote cast on these stories is more than just a click; it's a testament to the impact of the story on its reader. By participating in this ongoing vote, users actively shape the hierarchy of tales, pushing forward the ones that have struck a chord with the audience. This dynamic voting system ensures the list remains fresh and reflects current trends and tastes within the Wattpad universe.
What Is the Most Popular Story on Wattpad?
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156votes
After by Anna Todd
Anna ToddThis is a fan fiction story about a college student who falls in love with a bad boy. It has over 1.5 billion reads on Wattpad and has been published as a novel and adapted into a movie.After is a popular romance novel written by Anna Todd. It revolves around the tumultuous love story between Tessa Young, a dedicated student, and Hardin Scott, a rebellious bad boy. The story takes place in college and explores themes of love, heartbreak, personal growth, and self-discovery. After gained massive popularity on Wattpad, with millions of reads and dedicated fanbase. It has since been published as a series of books and adapted into a movie.- Genre: Romance
- Setting: College
- Themes: Love, heartbreak, personal growth, self-discovery
- Popularity: Millions of reads on Wattpad
- Publication: Published as a series of books
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222votes
The Bad Boy's Girl by Blair Holden
Blair HoldenThis story is about a good girl who falls for a bad boy. It has over 400 million reads on Wattpad and has been published as a novel series.The Bad Boy's Girl by Blair Holden is a popular story on Wattpad that revolves around the complex relationship between Tessa O'Connell and Cole Stone. Tessa is an intelligent and witty girl who comes from a strict family. Cole, on the other hand, is the notorious bad boy of their high school. The story begins when Tessa is forced to pretend to be Cole's girlfriend for a week as a part of a childish revenge prank. As their pretend relationship progresses, they discover that they may have genuine feelings for each other, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected twists.- Genre: Teen Fiction/Romance
- Featured: Yes
- Chapters: Completed - 55 chapters
- Votes: Over 450,000 votes
- Reads: Over 70 million reads
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323votes
My Wattpad Love by Ariana Godoy
Ariana GodoyThis is a romance story about a girl who falls in love with a boy she met on Wattpad. It has over 90 million reads on Wattpad and has been published as a novel.My Wattpad Love is a popular romance story on Wattpad about a girl named Julie who becomes obsessed with a book on the platform called 'My Wattpad Love' written by a mysterious author. As she delves into the story, she discovers that the fictional characters might not be so fictional after all.- Genre: Romance
- Publication Year: 2012
- Number of Reads: Over 60 million
- Number of Votes: Over 700,000
- Number of Chapters: 73
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419votes
The Cell Phone Swap by Lindsey Summers
Lindsey SummersThis is a romance story about two high school students who accidentally swap phones. It has over 100 million reads on Wattpad and has been published as a novel.The Cell Phone Swap is a popular romance story on Wattpad written by Lindsey Summers. The story follows the lives of two high school students, Remy and Brooks, who accidentally swap their cell phones. As they start using each other's phones, they discover secrets, develop unexpected friendships, and even fall in love.- Genre: Romance
- Publication Year: 2016
- Reads: Over 67 million reads
- Votes: Over 900k votes
- Chapters: 54 chapters
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515votesThis is a werewolf romance story about a human girl who becomes the mate of an alpha werewolf. It has over 70 million reads on Wattpad.His Mate and His Mistress by Imaan00 is a popular story on Wattpad that revolves around a complex love triangle. The story follows the life of a werewolf alpha who finds himself torn between his destined mate and a forbidden affair with his mistress. As the tale unravels, it explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of choices. With its engaging plot and well-developed characters, the story has captivated readers on Wattpad.
- Genre: Romance/Fantasy
- Word Count: Over 100,000 words
- Chapters: 50+
- Completed: Yes
- Rating: 4.5 stars
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615votes
Cupid's Match by Lauren Palphreyman
Lauren PalphreymanThis is a fantasy romance story about a girl who is matched with Cupid himself. It has over 50 million reads on Wattpad and has been published as a novel series.Cupid's Match is a popular story on Wattpad written by Lauren Palphreyman. It is a captivating romance story that follows a teenage girl named Lila Black who is unexpectedly chosen to participate in a mysterious matchmaking game orchestrated by the gods. With her life turned upside down, she finds herself caught between two handsome Cupids, Cal and Calen. As she embarks on a thrilling and dangerous journey, Lila must navigate her feelings and ultimately make a choice that could have far-reaching consequences.- Genre: Romance
- Setting: Contemporary world with a touch of mythology
- Main Protagonist: Lila Black
- Love interests: Cal and Calen
- Plot: Teenage girl chosen to participate in a matchmaking game orchestrated by the gods
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77votes
The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles
Beth ReeklesThis is a romance story about a girl who falls for her best friend's older brother. It has over 20 million reads on Wattpad and has been published as a novel and adapted into a movie.The Kissing Booth is a popular story on Wattpad written by Beth Reekles. It revolves around Elle Evans, a high school student who runs a kissing booth at her school's annual carnival. Things take an interesting turn when Elle finds herself falling for her best friend's older brother, Noah Flynn, who is strictly off-limits. The story follows their complicated and forbidden relationship, filled with ups and downs, secrets, and challenges.- Genre: Teen Fiction, Romance
- Published: 2010 (on Wattpad)
- Chapters: 69 (completed)
- Reads: Over 19 million
- Votes: Over 152k
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88votes
The Fugitive Bride by Miranda Lee
Miranda LeeThis is a romance story about a bride who runs away from her wedding and falls in love with a stranger. It has over 15 million reads on Wattpad.The Fugitive Bride is a popular story on Wattpad written by Miranda Lee. It revolves around Ava Sinclair, a runaway bride who escapes from a loveless marriage and finds herself seeking refuge in a small coastal town. There, she meets and falls for Ethan Oakley, a brooding artist with his own troubled past. As their forbidden romance blossoms, Ava's past catches up to her, forcing her to confront the choices she has made and fight for her happily ever after.- Genre: Romance
- Publication Year: 2017
- Number of Reads: 15 million
- Number of Votes: 500k
- Chapter Count: 40
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910votes
The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window by Kirsty Moseley
Kirsty MoseleyThis is a romance story about a girl who falls for her childhood friend. It has over 23 million reads on Wattpad and has been published as a novel.The Boy Who Sneaks in My Bedroom Window is a captivating romance novel written by Kirsty Moseley. The story revolves around Amber Walker, whose childhood best friend, Liam Taylor, begins sneaking into her bedroom every night to protect her from nightmares after a traumatizing incident. As they grow up, their relationship evolves from friendship to a deep and passionate love. However, they must navigate the challenges of their past and present, including secrets, family drama, and personal growth, in order to stay together.- Genre: Romance
- Publication Year: 2012
- Number of Chapters: 54
- Total Reads: 167 million+
- Total Votes: 1.3 million+
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109votesThis is a romance story about a girl who sells her soul to the devil for a record collection. It has over 17 million reads on Wattpad.I Sold Myself to the Devil for Vinyls... Pitiful I Know is a popular story on Wattpad written by DarknessAndLight. It revolves around a young girl named Rosalyn who sells her soul to a demon in exchange for her favorite vinyl records. As she tries to navigate her new life with the demon, she discovers the consequences of her choices and the true nature of the demon she made a deal with.
- Genre: Romance, Fantasy
- Word Count: 150,000+
- Chapters: 60+
- Updates: Completed
- Reads: 10 million+
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Ranking factors for popular story
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Number of readsThis is the primary metric that Wattpad uses to determine a story's popularity. More reads mean more popularity.
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Number of votesThe number of votes a story has received can also be an important factor. It shows that readers are engaged with the story and are invested in it.
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Number of commentsComments can also be a good indicator of a story's popularity. It shows that readers are actively discussing the story and engaging with other readers.
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Update frequencyStories that are updated regularly tend to be more popular. This helps to keep readers engaged and interested in the story.
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Writing qualityA well-written story with good characters, plot, and pacing tends to be more popular. It's important for the story to be engaging and keep the readers hooked.
About this ranking
This is a community-based ranking of the most popular story on Wattpad. 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!
Statistics
- 2037 views
- 181 votes
- 10 ranked items
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Voting Rules
A participant may cast an up or down vote for each story once every 24 hours. The rank of each story is then calculated from the weighted sum of all up and down votes.
More information on most popular story on wattpad
Wattpad has become one of the most popular online platforms for writers to showcase their work and connect with readers. It is a free social storytelling platform where writers can publish their stories and readers can access them for free. With over 80 million users and 400 million stories, Wattpad has become a hub for writers and readers alike. The platform offers a range of genres, including romance, science fiction, fantasy, and mystery, among others. Many popular authors have started their careers on Wattpad, including Anna Todd, who wrote the widely popular "After" series. With so many stories to choose from, it can be challenging to determine which ones are the most popular. Thankfully, StrawPoll provides a platform for readers to vote on their favorite stories, giving us an idea of which stories are the most popular on Wattpad.
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