Can You Actually Save Tags on Ao3? Debunking Platform Myths
Q1: Why does my Favorite Tags box say "You haven't favorited any tags yet" when I am logged in?
A1: You likely clicked "Subscribe" instead of "Favorite Tag." The "Favorite Tag" button only appears on the work listing page for a canonical tag (located above the works count). If you browse AO3 through a custom site skin, check whether your skin hides the home page dashboard modules.
Q2: Can other users see the tags I have saved to my Favorites or Subscriptions?
A2: No. Both your Favorite Tags module and your Tag Subscriptions log are entirely private and visible only while logged into your account. The only saved tags visible to the public are tags you add to public bookmarks.
Q3: How do I remove a tag from my Favorite Tags list once it hits the 20-tag limit?
A3: Go to your logged-in AO3 home page. In the Favorite Tags module, click the small "(Edit)" link beside the header. Select the red delete icon or checkbox next to the tag you wish to remove, then confirm the change.
