Update on AO3 Downtime, October 30, 2026 | Organization for Transformative Works
Summary
OTW reports AO3 downtime due to a security incident and is in the early stages of response. They confirm no data deletion but acknowledge possible exposure of user account information; password hygiene is advised, and donor data is not exposed. Downtime is expected to last 2 to 4 weeks with potential degraded functionality, and updates will come via official channels.