Archive of Our Own (AO3), a popular platform for fan-created stories, says restoring its service may take around two weeks, with the process potentially extending to four. The site hopes to resume limited service sooner.
AO3 is operated by the nonprofit Organization for Transformative Works (OTW), with support from volunteers and donations. The platform runs on Ruby on Rails, rather than PHP, so the recent PHP security issues are unlikely to be connected to the disruption.
AO3's recovery timeline highlights how much creative communities depend on the digital platforms that bring readers and writers together. Its return could offer a reminder of the value of resilient, community-supported online spaces.
