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When using an AO3 mirror link, keep in mind:

While not a mirror of AO3, Squidge is an older, independent fanfiction archive. During major AO3 outages, some authors briefly post updates there. It is a legitimate alternative, not a mirror. ao3 mirror link

: A functional official mirror often used to bypass certain firewalls. ao3.org : A short redirect URL. When using an AO3 mirror link, keep in

on the Apple App Store "mirror" the site's content to provide a mobile interface. While helpful for accessibility, they often include ads to support development, which the main site does not. Regional Mirrors (e.g., China) : Following the blocking of AO3 in China : A functional official mirror often used to

: You can usually replace archiveofourown.org in any URL with archiveofourown.gay to view the same work or tag page.

The operator scraped thousands of works without author consent. AO3’s tagline is "Owned by fans, run by fans." Many authors explicitly state they do not want their works reposted elsewhere. The mirror stripped off author's notes and didn't allow kudos or comments, effectively stealing traffic from the original creators.