You might have noticed your new story is tended to get a higher rank even though there is almost no one has read it.
New story theory: Wattpad has a "protection period" for a new story. The reason it exists might be encouraging writers to write.
This can also explain that why some stories with only 1~3 parts (not completed) and the author haven't updated in years still have high ranks. Therefore, "protection period" is likely to be based on the number of chapters.
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Wattpad Ranking Theories
Non-FictionHave you ever wondered why you put so much effort into your story but don't have any readers? Have you ever noticed your story always gets a "#1 in (one of your tags)" but loses its rank when you are half way/almost done? Have you ever tried to save...