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LNReaderOpen source light novel reader for Android
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A light novel reader with the craft of a native IDE

LNReader brings a polished reading workflow to Android. Curate sources, tune the reader, and keep everything synced locally—no ads, no lock-in, just community-built features.

DownloadView source on GitHub
Plugins200+Community-maintained sources ready to install
Downloads500k+Readers switching from proprietary apps
Contributors33Developers improving LNReader together
Capability

Crafting the reader you wished existed

LNReader ships with tooling you usually find in modern editors—automation, theming, fast search—while staying small and purposeful on Android.

Offline downloads

Download chapters ahead of time and sync progress so you can keep reading anywhere.

Personal themes

Create theme presets with custom fonts, spacing, and immersive reader modes.

Custom categories

Build category collections and tune sort or filter rules to match how you read.

Fast updates

Batch refresh entire libraries and jump straight into newly released chapters.

Privacy first

No analytics, no ads. You control your data—everything runs locally on device.

Automation hooks

Backup, restore, or migrate between devices with the built-in automation tools.

Experience

Designed like an editor, tuned for long-form reading

LNReader is a focused light novel reader—quick shortcuts and automation stay lightweight on mobile.

  • Focused reading surfaceChoose paged or continuous layouts, adjust margins, and enable distraction-free mode.
  • Adaptive color schemesSwitch between preset themes or build your own palette with per-source overrides.
  • Library organizationPin favourites, create smart shelves, and track reading progress in one place.
Sources

Powered by open plugins maintained by the LNReader community

Plugins mirror the Tachiyomi and Mihon experience while being built specifically for LNReader. Install only what you need, audit the code, and contribute improvements back.

Global catalogue200+ community-maintained plugins covering EN, JP, VN, FR, ES, and more.
Self-hosted pluginsHost your own plugin repository or fork existing plugins to tailor your sources.
One-tap updatesRefresh entire lists to fetch new chapters and track release schedules instantly.
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Community

Built together with translators, plugin authors, and readers worldwide

LNReader has been open source since day one. Join the Discord, share feedback, and ship your own improvements. Our maintainers review contributions quickly and help new contributors succeed.

Transparent roadmap

Feature requests and bug triage happen in the open on GitHub discussions and issues.

Inspired evolution

We draw inspiration from Tachiyomi and Mihon while charting LNReader’s own roadmap.

Inclusive moderation

Community guidelines ensure support spaces stay welcoming for new readers and contributors.

Contributor stats
  • 33+ contributors merged in the past year
  • 2.2k GitHub stars · 36 releases
  • Active Discord with source authors & maintainers
How to participate
  • Submit PRs and review code in our GitHub repository
  • Help localize UI strings through Crowdin
  • Share novel recommendations in the Discord community
Get started

Download LNReader

Install the latest build and explore the docs to configure plugins, automate backups, and join the community.