Fanfiction Downloaders Compared for 2026

The right fanfiction downloader depends on the sites you use, the formats you need, and whether you want to install software. WP Downloader works in a browser and supports Wattpad along with many other fiction platforms. FanFicFare provides more library-management options, while FicHub, FicDownloader, and FanFictionDownloader support formats or sites that WP Downloader does not.

Fanfiction downloader comparison

These five tools are free, but they suit different websites, devices, and reading habits.

WP Downloader: for Wattpad and browser-based downloads

WP Downloader, also called WPD, is a free web tool with nothing to install. Paste a story link into the box on the home page, and WPD detects which site it comes from.

WPD supports 91 sites: Wattpad, Inkitt, Royal Road, stck.me, and 87 other fiction archives. Support for those 87 archives was ported from FanFicFare’s Apache-2.0 open-source code. The complete list is available on the supported-sites page.

EPUB downloads are free for everyone. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in. You can also choose whether to include the story’s images. WPD does not produce MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.

Support varies by platform:

• Public Wattpad stories require no account.
• Signing in with Wattpad lets you download paid stories your account owns, items in your library or archive, single parts, and reading lists.
• Inkitt downloads require an Inkitt account.
• Royal Road downloads require no account.
• stck.me downloads require a stck.me account. Paid or follower-only chapters that your account cannot read stay locked and appear with a notice in the book.

For the other supported archives, some sites offer optional sign-in for members-only stories, and a few require an account. WPD uses account credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It downloads only content your account can already read and does not bypass paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions.

When you paste a single Wattpad story link, WPD shows a “Listen to audiobook” button. The button opens sister service Audora, which turns the story into an audiobook. It is available only for individual Wattpad stories.

WPD does not support FanFiction.net or update an existing EPUB when new chapters appear. To get new chapters, download the story again. The WP Downloader and FanFicFare comparison covers the differences in more detail.

FanFicFare: for Calibre and ongoing stories

FanFicFare is an open-source Calibre plugin and command-line tool licensed under Apache-2.0. It downloads from more than 100 fanfiction sites and outputs EPUB, HTML, TXT, and MOBI.

FanFicFare can update an existing EPUB with newly published chapters. This makes it useful for readers who follow works in progress or maintain a large Calibre library.

You need to install Calibre to use the plugin or Python to use the command-line tool. Choose FanFicFare if you want Calibre integration, command-line access, EPUB updates, or MOBI and TXT output. WPD is simpler if you want to download through a browser without installing anything.

FicHub: for FanFiction.net and more browser export formats

FicHub is a free, open-source web tool whose code is available on GitHub. It exports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and zipped HTML. It also has a bookmarklet.

Its homepage lists FanFiction.net, FictionPress, AO3, HPFFA, SIYE, AFF, Worm, Ward, and XenForo forums such as SpaceBattles, Sufficient Velocity, and Questionable Questing. It does not list Wattpad.

FicHub caches and throttles requests, so it warns that exported content may be stale. Support is available through Discord and IRC.

FicHub suits readers who need FanFiction.net support, MOBI, zipped HTML, or a bookmarklet. WPD suits readers who use Wattpad, Inkitt, Royal Road, stck.me, or Wattpad reading lists and libraries. See WP Downloader vs FicHub for a closer comparison.

FicDownloader: for MOBI downloads without installation

FicDownloader is a free web tool that requires no account. It outputs EPUB, PDF, and MOBI, so readers can create MOBI files without installing Calibre or Python.

The site names FanFiction.net, AO3, “WP,” Royal Road, ScribbleHub, Quotev, SpaceBattles, and Sufficient Velocity. It describes its coverage as “10+ platforms” and refers to Wattpad only as “WP.”

According to its FAQ, FicDownloader is for personal use and does not bypass paywalls or age restrictions. The FAQ also says that the service does not store IP addresses and deletes generated files after download.

FicDownloader fits readers who want a simple browser tool with MOBI output or FanFiction.net support. WPD covers 91 sites and has specific support for Wattpad libraries, archives, reading lists, and single parts. The WP Downloader vs FicDownloader comparison explains these differences further.

FanFictionDownloader: for desktop use

FanFictionDownloader, also called FFDL, is a free desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Donations fund the project. Its listed version is 0.9.5, and its most recent dated changelog entry is from January 2021.

FFDL lists about 10 archives, including FanFiction.net, FictionPress, AO3, MediaMiner, FicWad, and Adult-FanFiction. It can produce many formats through Calibre. A separate web version sends FanFiction.net stories to a Kindle email address.

FFDL suits readers who prefer installed desktop software and Calibre-based format conversion. WP Downloader, FicHub, and FicDownloader require less setup because they run in a browser.

Which downloader fits your reading habits?

Choose WP Downloader for browser-based downloads from Wattpad, Inkitt, Royal Road, stck.me, or its 87 other supported archives. It also handles Wattpad libraries, archives, reading lists, single parts, and the Audora audiobook button.

Choose FanFicFare for support across more than 100 sites, Calibre integration, command-line access, or the ability to update an existing EPUB.

Choose FicHub for FanFiction.net, zipped HTML, a bookmarklet, or a wider choice of browser-based export formats. FicDownloader is suitable if you want MOBI output from a straightforward web tool. FFDL is the desktop option for readers who want Calibre-based format conversion.

FAQ

Which fanfiction downloader works with Wattpad?

WP Downloader supports public Wattpad stories, single parts, and reading lists. After signing in with Wattpad, you can also download items from your library or archive and paid stories your account owns.

Which downloaders support FanFiction.net?

FicHub, FicDownloader, FanFictionDownloader, and FanFicFare support FanFiction.net. WP Downloader does not.

Can WP Downloader create MOBI files?

No. WP Downloader outputs EPUB and PDF. FanFicFare, FicHub, and FicDownloader can produce MOBI files.

Can a downloader bypass locked or paid chapters?

WP Downloader and FicDownloader do not bypass access restrictions. WPD downloads only content your account can already read.

Can WP Downloader update an EPUB with new chapters?

No. Download the story again to get the new chapters. FanFicFare can update an existing EPUB.