With the growing popularity of manhwa, having a dedicated official site to read from is a real blessing in disguise. However, some of these sites require financial incentives to unlock some chapters. But you can always count on the quality of the work shown through the effort put into the translations. Although some platforms are more diverse than others, they all strive towards the same goal: user satisfaction. With that said, here are some of the best official sites to read manhwa.
Webtoon
The world-renowned platform was launched by Naver in 2004 and has been committed to releasing good manhwa for readers. However, the Line Webtoon website and mobile app weren’t launched worldwide until 2014. The platform has continued to grow, with up to 10 million users using it daily and over 35 million monthly. Additionally, the platform holds the Challenge League, a competition that allows newbie artists to join their elite group of artists. The app is completely free; however, some chapters require coins for an earlier release date.
Tapas
The popular platform, known initially as Comic Panda, was formerly referred to as Tapastic. It wasn’t until 2017 that they adopted the name Tapas Media. Chang Kim and Young-Jun Jang created the platform to bring popular Korean titles to English users. The app has been dubbed one of the most popular platforms in the world, despite most of its works leaning toward the fantasy and romance genre. According to a report by Tapas, 63% of creators are women, and most of its users are women aged 18–24.
Manta
The South Korean Platform was launched by Kisik Bae, founder of RIDI Corporation, in 2020. Since its release, the platform has enjoyed unparalleled success, despite mainly handling romance stories. With popular titles like Under the Oak Tree and Disobey the Duke leading the line, it’s no surprise it is among the top platforms. For the creation of original digital comics, it works with both its in-house studio and outside partners. Moreover, Manta is the first subscription-based comic platform.
Tappytoon
TappyToon is among the most popular webcomic platforms and has been making waves since its release in 2013. Unlike its competitors, TappyToon paid little attention to the shoujo and josei genre but has started working towards them recently. In 2022, the platform registered over seven million active users. The platform also hosts new comics depending on user requests and needs. The site has a unique aesthetic, which makes it pleasant to read manhwa.
Net Comics
Net Comics is famous for publishing manhwa, webtoons, manga, and comics in the United States. The platform was created by Ecomix Media Company and released its first titles in 2006. Due to its pedigree and depth of experience, Net Comics is regarded as the pioneer of digital manhwa publishing.
Other notable platforms to read Manhwa from include
- Asura Scans
- Web Comics
- Pocket Comics
- Lezhin Comics
While there are a number of unofficial free sites to read from, these sites put in the effort and work to make the user experience one of a kind.
