WEBTOON is home to thousands of stories across 23 different genres, including romance, comedy, action, fantasy, and horror. With so much content available, knowing how to navigate the platform helps you find exactly what you want to read.
This guide explains how to use the official sections and rankings to discover comics that match your taste.
Where to Start on the Homepage
When you open WEBTOON, the easiest place to start is the Trending & Popular Series section on the homepage. This area highlights the series that are currently getting the most attention from readers. Browsing these top titles is a quick way to discover high-quality stories and see which genres are currently popular.
How to Use Category Sections
If you know exactly what type of story you want, look for the Popular Series by Category section.
- Scroll down the homepage to the category section.
- Select a specific genre from the list, such as Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Action, Slice of life, Romance, Superhero, or Sci-fi.
- Review the title listings. You will notice that each comic displays its genre label directly on its title card. This allows you to confirm the comic’s main genre at a glance before you start reading.
How to Use Ranking Tabs to Explore Your Tastes
To see what is performing best across the entire platform, navigate to the ranking pages. WEBTOON organizes its leaderboards using four main tabs:
- Trending: Fast-rising comics gaining immediate popularity.
- Popular: Stories with massive, established readership numbers.
- Originals: Top-ranking official WEBTOON publications.
- Canvas: The most popular independent titles.
Checking these tabs regularly helps you easily find widely recommended series in your favorite genres.
How to Use Daily Schedules to Discover Series
WEBTOON organizes many of its updating comics into a Daily schedule. You can use this section to find new stories based on your reading habits.
- Click on a specific weekday (Monday through Sunday) to see which comics release new episodes on that day.
- If you prefer to binge-read stories without waiting for new updates, click the Completed tab to find series that have finished their run.
How to Compare Originals and Canvas
As you browse genres, you will notice stories divided into two main categories:
- WEBTOON Originals: These are official, platform-sponsored series featured prominently on the homepage and in the main daily schedules.
- WEBTOON Canvas: This is a dedicated publishing area for indie creators. If you want to discover unique, independent stories across all 23 genres, browse the Canvas section to support self-published artists.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what genre a comic belongs to?
The genre label appears directly on the comic’s title listing on the homepage and ranking pages, so you know exactly what category it falls under before you click.
How many genres does WEBTOON have?
WEBTOON features thousands of stories spread across 23 distinct genres.
Where can I find comics that are already finished?
Navigate to the “Daily” schedule section and select the “Completed” tab to browse stories that are fully published.
What is the difference between Popular and Trending?
“Trending” generally highlights series that are quickly gaining momentum right now, while “Popular” showcases the series with the largest overall readership on the platform.