wattpdl is an open-source project built for wattpad readers and offline enthusiasts.

Yes — wattpdl is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does wattpdl run on?

wattpdl runs on the command line.

Is wattpdl still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 24 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to wattpdl?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, applyr, and cosmo-cli.

Is wattpdl open source?

Yes — wattpdl is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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wattpdl

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wattpdl is a Python-based command-line tool with a Rich interface for downloading Wattpad stories. It scrapes and saves stories to TXT or DOCX format for offline reading. Licensed under MIT and hosted on GitHub, it is designed for users who want to archive or read Wattpad content without needing a constant internet connection or the mobile app.

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Overview

6 features

In the CLI tools & terminal space, wattpdl takes a focused approach. It focuses on reading Wattpad stories without an internet connection or the official app. It is built as an open-source project for wattpad readers and offline enthusiasts. wattpdl is open source under the MIT license. It runs on the command line.

wattpdl first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 24 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 6 catalogued features are Wattpad Download, Offline Reading, and Rich CLI Interface.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Wattpad Download
Offline Reading
Rich CLI Interface
TXT Export
DOCX Export
Story Scraper

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CLI

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License

MIT

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Frequently asked questions about wattpdl

What is wattpdl?: Wattpdl focuses on reading Wattpad stories without an internet connection or the official app. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is wattpdl for?: wattpdl is an open-source project built for wattpad readers and offline enthusiasts.
Is wattpdl free?: Yes — wattpdl is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does wattpdl run on?: wattpdl runs on the command line.
Is wattpdl still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 24 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to wattpdl?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, applyr, and cosmo-cli.isaac-acp applyr cosmo-cli
When did wattpdl launch?: wattpdl first shipped in 2026.
Is wattpdl open source?: Yes — wattpdl is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: Indonesian
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: MIT
First seen: 6 Aug 2026
Built for: Wattpad readers and offline enthusiasts
Model: Open source
Solves: Reading Wattpad stories without an internet connection or the official app.

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GitHub: nekonaru/wattpdl
PyPI: wattpdl

Developer

Nekonaru

Solo developer

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Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 6 Aug 2026
Commits 90d: 24
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v1.1.0 · 6 Aug 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 6 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 6 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: wattpdl-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 6 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 6 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 6 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/wattpdl

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