The popular app is banned in Turkey, but why?

Popular story sharing platform Wattpad,
TürkiyeAccess to the platform was blocked by the decision of the Ankara 10th Criminal Court of Peace dated July 12, 2024. Wattpad.com is a social media platform with millions of users, and this decision caused a wide repercussion.

Wattpad‘in TürkiyeThe decision to block access on has not yet been officially justified. However, some speculation suggests that it is related to the fact that some content on the platform is considered to be against Turkish law. This may indicate that the platform is having difficulties complying with local regulations, despite being particularly popular with young writers and readers.

Wattpadis known as a platform where young writers around the world share their stories and novels and interact with readers. It attracts the attention of a wide audience, especially with its structure that allows creative content and literary works to be shared freely. In Turkey, many young writers and readers were actively experiencing writing and reading stories on Wattpad.

The popular app is banned in Turkey, but why?

The decision to block the platform in Turkey has caused widespread debate on social media. Users believe that the platform’s closure harms their freedom and the freedom to share literature in the virtual environment. Especially for young writers, Wattpad was an important platform to publish their works and interact with readers.

The lack of a clear explanation about the reason and process of the access ban creates uncertainty about the future of the platform. Wattpad‘s users and content providers in Turkey are closely following the upcoming steps and the effects of the court decision. The platform’s situation in Turkey may also serve as an example of how digital content can comply with local regulations.