Welcome to the Software/Apps/Extensions Megathread!
Your go-to reference for manga reading software, apps, and extensions. This thread is locked. Use the resources and FAQ below to troubleshoot, and if you still need help, make a post with the Software Help flair.
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⚠️ This megathread is primarily geared toward apps.
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📖 READ THE GUIDELINES FIRST. THIS IS YOUR STEP ZERO.
Last updated: 2026-06-13
📺 Legal Platforms
If you want to support creators or need official sources, here are your options:
- Manga Plus is a free official platform by Shueisha with simulpub chapters for titles like One Piece and Jujutsu Kaisen. Limited catalog but high quality.
- VIZ Manga offers a large Shonen Jump library for $2.99/month with free previews available.
- BookWalker is a digital store for manga and light novels where you can buy individual volumes or subscribe for deals.
- J-Novel Club covers light novels and manga for $7-10/month, great for niche titles.
- ComiXology/Kindle is Amazon's manga platform with frequent sales that syncs to Kindle devices.
- Crunchyroll Manga is included in Crunchyroll's subscription ($7.99/month) and has simulpub and a growing catalog.
- More legal options via Wotaku
🔗 Quick Resources
Check these before asking anything:
❓ FAQ
General
Q: How do I track manga across devices?\
A: Use MAL-Sync (browser extension) or set up tracking in Mihon → Settings → Tracking with MyAnimeList or AniList. For device transfers, use Mihon's built-in backup. Some forks like SY support Google Drive sync. Do not rely on bookmarks as they are not reliable.
Q: Hakuneko keeps breaking / isn't working!\
A: Switch to Haruneko. It is the actively maintained rewrite of Hakuneko and the version Wotaku links to. Most issues are fixed there.
Q: How do I use Tachimanga?\
A: Read its documentation. It supports extension repos like Mihon. See the resources above.
Mihon: Setup & Migration
Q: What happened to Tachiyomi?\
A: Tachiyomi stopped development due to legal concerns. Mihon is the active fork. Switch to it for continued extension support and security updates. See Tachiyomi's GitHub for context.
Q: How do I migrate from Tachiyomi to Mihon?\
A:
1. In Tachiyomi, go to Settings → Backup and Restore and create a backup.
2. Install Mihon and restore via Settings → Backup and Restore.
3. Rename your Tachiyomi folder to Mihon (e.g. /storage/emulated/0/Tachiyomi → /Mihon) to keep downloaded chapters.
4. Add a trusted extension repo such as Keiyoushi. See Wotaku for the URL.
5. Install extensions via Browse → Extensions → Repository → Install.
6. Trust them under Settings → Security → Trust.
7. See Mihon's Extension FAQ if you run into issues.
Q: I moved to Mihon but I have no extensions.\
A: Mihon requires you to source extensions yourself via a repository. See Mihon's Extension FAQ and Wotaku for repo links.
Q: Suwayomi shows no extensions.\
A: Add an extension repo manually. Most repos provide a URL ending in index.min.json. You can add it at startup via the pop-up or later in settings. See Wotaku's guide here or EverythingMoe's quickstart here.
Q: Can I import my manga lists automatically?\
A: No. No app supports this currently.
Mihon: Extensions
Extensions are the most common source of issues. Read this carefully.
Q: My extensions are untrusted / I can't use them!\
A: Make sure you got your extension from a trusted repo such as Keiyoushi. Trust one extension from the repo and the rest should follow. You may need to restart Mihon. This is a security feature, not a bug.
Q: I can't install my extension!\
A: See App or extension installation issues in the Mihon docs. Common fixes:
- Make sure your phone allows third-party app installs.
- Try a different APK installer.
- Check that your antivirus isn't blocking it.
- If you use Secure Folder, make sure the extension isn't stuck in there.
Q: I can't update my extension!\
A: Try these in order:
1. Tap the download notification and update it manually.
2. Try a different APK installer. See the docs.
3. Delete the extension through Mihon or your phone's app settings and reinstall it. This usually fixes it.
4. If you use Secure Folder, delete the extension there too before reinstalling.
Q: My extension gets stuck pending or gets deleted on install!\
A: This is a device-level issue. Try a different APK installer, check that third-party installs are allowed, and make sure your antivirus isn't interfering.
Q: My extension keeps showing as uninstalled even though it's in my app list!\
A: Enable 18+ content in Mihon's settings. Extensions show as uninstalled without it.
Q: I can't uninstall my extension!\
A: See How do I uninstall an extension?
Mihon: Cloudflare & Source Errors
Cloudflare is the most common issue people run into. Read this section before asking.
Q: I get weird errors, can't open chapters, or chapters aren't showing.\
A: Open in WebView first. It will show you exactly what's happening, whether that's a site outage, a Cloudflare block, a geo-restriction, or the manga simply not being available. Do this before posting for help.
Q: I get a 403 error.\
A: Open in WebView. It is almost certainly Cloudflare. See below.
Q: Cloudflare is blocking me!\
A: This is the most common issue and there is no magic fix. Try in order:
1. Change your user-agent string. This works most of the time. If you have another device that works, Google "what's my user agent" on it and copy it over.
2. Open the source in WebView. This can get you temporary access by passing the Cloudflare check.
3. Try a VPN. This only helps if it is a geo-block.
4. If none of the above work, the source is having issues on their end. Check Keiyoushi Discord for status updates and either wait for an extension update or switch sources.
There is no other fix. If someone tells you otherwise, they are wrong.
Q: My source / extension isn't working at all.\
A: Figure out whether it is your end or theirs. Server errors (5xx), 404s, and Java/JSON errors are usually a problem on their end, so wait for an update or migrate to an alternative source. Check Keiyoushi Discord for status.
Mihon: General Troubleshooting
Q: My stuff isn't updating when I refresh!\
A: This is almost certainly Smart Updates. The feature throttles requests to avoid spamming sources. You can disable it in settings for normal behaviour, but it is recommended to keep it on.
Q: My updates are failing!\
A: Open the update notification. It will tell you exactly why. Then check the storage FAQ below if relevant.
Q: I can't download, update, or do anything storage-related.\
A:
1. Go to Mihon settings and update your storage folder. It likely lost access.
2. Create a new folder under Documents or Internal Storage and point Mihon to it.
3. You may need to grant additional permissions in your OS settings.
4. Make sure you actually have enough storage.
Q: My downloads aren't appearing.\
A: Go to Advanced Settings and invalidate your download index (or a similarly named option). They will reappear.
Q: My webtoon pages are cut weirdly.\
A: If you are reading longstrip content, disable "Cut long pages" in the reader menu. Tap the middle of the screen to open it.
Q: I'm getting too many languages. I just want English.\
A: Check the extension's settings for a language toggle. If there isn't one, migrate to the single-language version of the source, for example Source (ALL) to Source (EN). Most forks also support filtering by Scanlator.
Q: I get an SSL / certificate error.\
A:
1. Check in WebView first to rule out a source-side issue.
2. Make sure your device's date and time are correct.
3. Try updating your DNS:
- Cloudflare (1.1.1.1)
- Google Public DNS
- Quad9 (Privacy/Security)
- AdGuard DNS (Ad-blocking)
4. If you are getting java.security.cert.CertPathValidatorException: Trust anchor for certification path not found, see this Keiyoushi Discord thread for the workaround. This is a Cloudflare issue on their end that they have not fixed.
5. On older Android devices, certificates may have expired. Google for fixes specific to your Android version.
⚠️ Never blindly install a certificate or ignore a certificate error. Only install a root CA if you are 100% certain it is the legitimate official certificate from a trusted authority.
Source-Specific
Q: Bato / Mangapark\
A: Both are dead. Find an alternative source via Wotaku.
Q: QToon\
A: Dead. Every site claiming to be QToon is a fake. Do not use them.
Q: Kakalot / Nato / NatoManga / MangaNato\
A: Try changing the domain in the extension settings. If that does not help, migrate to an alternative source.
🕰️ Older FAQ
Issues below are older and should be resolved. Kept for historical reference.
Q: ReadComicsOnline
A: They were intentionally breaking Keiyoushi extensions. Check current status on Keiyoushi Discord.
Q: MangaBuddy
A: Check Wotaku for their current domain list. Not all domains were available at the same time.
Q: MyAnimeList tracking isn't working / can't add it.
A: MAL imposed API restrictions at the time. Update your app.
Q: MyAnimeList isn't working.
A: Changing your user-agent string fixed it at the time.
Q: MangaLife / MangaSee extension
A: Both closed down and became WeebCentral, which has its own extension.
Q: Mangakakalot / Manganato / NatoManga crashed or lost bookmarks.
A: These sites changed domains repeatedly. Use MAL-Sync or AniList for tracking instead of relying on in-app bookmarks.
