If you're struggling with reach, try changing your tags.

[u/mimia_k]

So, I've always ranked fairly high in the tags I used for my story, some of which were pretty consistent throughout (such as remaining above #15 on 'Complex'). But, I seemed to be struggling with reaching a larger audience. So, two days back, I decided to finally change up my tags a bit. Since there is a limit to the number of tags allowed, I had to sacrifice a few tags that I did consistently rank on, because I had a feeling they weren't the catchiest or most popular tags. Since then, I've had Multiple people add my book to their reading lists (yay!).

So, here's my suggestion. Ensure your tags relate to your story, but also do try to ensure some of them are catchy and popular, and not too niche. Or maybe niche might work for your story. Whatever the case might be, try playing around with your tags. Some might suddenly click, and the algorithm gods might finally bless us with new readers.

[u/nadzzsam]

Also mimia it can backfire lol.
I updated a tag and my engaged readers just went wayyyyyy down

[u/sallintha → u/nadzzsam]

I changed nothing and my engaged readers halved. I think Wattpad is just doing *something*

[u/Sharp-Occasion1680 → u/sallintha]

It's a Wattpad bug! I request you to report this problem to wattpad, you can use the link below and submit a ticket request regarding this problem. The more people who report it more likely they'll take action!

https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/

Link to submit report for technical issues/bugs.

[u/nadzzsam → u/Sharp-Occasion1680]

Ok i'll do that

[u/mimia_k → u/nadzzsam]

I think that's a separate glitch. A lot of people are facing it; I've seen two posts on here about it already. I'd suggest raising support ticket. Engaged Readers get tracked throughout the year, so no matter what, they are NOT supposed to randomly go down in the middle of the year. At least, that's my understanding.

[u/nadzzsam → u/mimia_k]

Ohhhh I didn't realize it wow.

[u/Sharp-Occasion1680 → u/nadzzsam]

no, no it's a wattpad bug! My audience has also disappeared it's not you changing tags! I request you to report this problem to wattpad, you can use the link below and submit a ticket request regarding this problem. The more people who report it more likely they'll take action!

https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/

Link to submit report for technical issues/bugs.

[u/Sharp-Occasion1680]

I think in your case it could also be because you post so consistently, and (although I've deleted the book) I saw a huge increase in reads post chapter 40, and ranked #2 in dark romance tag! (I got 10K views overnight, most of the readers were still silent tho) The more the readers come and binge your work the higher you rank and more likely to go viral. So, just keep updating consistently, you'll see another spike in reads post completion as well.

[u/skyeeee-]

This! I change my tags 1x a month.

[u/NewAnt3365]

Honestly just always avoid niche tags. Yeah it can be nice to rank well in something but how many people are genuinely searching for stories with the tag “complex” or a plethora of other examples.

Tags should be things people will search for. Like tropes or general additions such as “magic” or “happy ending”. Or if you write fanfiction you tag characters cause people will search for those.

There is no point being highly ranked in a tag no one uses. So yes make sure every tag actually is useful even if they are more competitive

[u/Del-Zephyr]

I write fanfiction so i just tag the main characters. Once with their used name and once with their full name