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Wattpad - Read & Write Stories

Books & Reference Wattpad.com ⭐ 3.80 100,000,000+

A story reading app: Read stories, novels and books, or write your own.

Version 11.27.0 44.1 MB Teen

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Permissions Explained 20 permissions requested View details

This app requests 20 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.
ℹ️ Review Read Media Images android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Applovin Array Apphub Permission Bind Apphub Service com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Ad Id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Reorder Tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Providers Tv Permission Write Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Providers Tv Permission Read Epg Data com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Wp Wattpad Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission wp.wattpad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Adservices Topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Huawei Hwcaasservice Thirdparty Bind Hwcaas Service com.huawei.hwcaasservice.THIRDPARTY_BIND_HWCAAS_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Wattpad - Read & Write Stories

Wattpad. Stories to obsess over. Read and write original stories in your own language! Discover the social storytelling platform that connects a global community of millions of readers and writers through the power of story. Download Wattpad today to start reading or writing. Join Wattpad to become a member of an international community of story lovers. Connect with other passionate readers & writers, comment directly on stories as you read them, and support writers as they create and share their original creations. You can even read together and share your library or create reading lists so your friends always know what you’re reading. Get your story discovered. Have your own story to tell? Get it discovered through the power of community and technology on Wattpad. Share your original story and book ideas with our community who are there to cheer you on throughout your writing journey. Think your story could be the next blockbuster? Our production studio discovers untapped, unsigned and talented writers on Wattpad and connects them to global multi-media entertainment companies. The Kissing Booth, Perfect Addiction, and After are just a few of the stories first discovered on Wattpad—and adapted into TV shows, movies and books that captivated fans around the world. Why Wattpad? Book lovers: The Wattpad app offers millions of stories, novels, books, fanfiction and poetry in over 25 languages from writers around the world. You can read and write your own story using our app and publish it online to join Wattpad's community of avid readers and writers. Features of Wattpad, the top story reading and writing app! - Read millions of free stories - Readers can browse popular book genres including romance, fanfiction, scifi, historical fiction, LGBTQ+, fantasy, mystery, comedy, young adult fiction and much more, or discover other thrilling genres such as werewolf, mafia, dark romance and billionaire - Search popular trending book titles - Build your own free library and save your favorite stories to keep them with you wherever you go - Download to read offline - Share your comments and vote for your favorites - Get alerts when new book chapters are added - Start your writing journey today! - Connect with a community of book readers and fanfiction lovers - Hooked on a story? Simply sync your account to easily pick up where you left off, whether you’re reading or writing on your computer, mobile phone, or tablet. Explore popular stories on our ebook reading app, including Float, Lost Luna, Ex-Husband Turned Boss, and Chasing Red, or newly added stories like So I Married a Rockstar, Wild Fangs, Submitting to the Mafia King, and many more for a seamless ebook reading experience. Already a fan? Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on your favorite writers, stories, contests and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wattpad/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wattpad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wattpad Twitter: https://twitter.com/wattpad

What Wattpad - Read & Write Stories Is Used For

Wattpad - Read & Write Stories appears to be a mobile reading and writing app focused on original fiction, fanfiction, poetry, and serialized stories. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to browse stories by genre, follow ongoing chapters, save titles to a personal library, and read offline on a phone. The app is in the Books & Reference category, so it is meant more for reading and publishing text-based content than for traditional ebooks or audiobooks.

It also appears to support community features that let readers comment on stories, vote for favorites, and get alerts when new chapters are posted. For writers, the app may be used to draft and publish stories, share ideas, and reach a broader audience through the platform’s reader community. Permissions such as internet access and notifications fit these social and update-based reading features, while storage-related permissions may be used for downloading content or managing saved media. Because it is listed as a phone app, it is mainly intended for everyday mobile reading and writing rather than large-screen use.

Common uses

  • Browse and read serialized stories on a phone
  • Save stories to a personal library for later
  • Download content for offline reading
  • Comment on stories and vote on favorites
  • Follow writers and get chapter update alerts
  • Publish original stories and build a reader audience
  • Search by genre, title, or trending topics
Best for:
readers writers story fans mobile reading serialized fiction

App Details

Package:
wp.wattpad
Developer:
Wattpad.com
Version:
11.27.0
Updated:
Mar 25, 2026
Min Android:
7.0
Age Rating:
Teen
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: wp.wattpad
  • Age rating: Teen

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