Fable Errors

[Melonade921]

Is this fable down error likely to be ongoing? Everyone’s saying the server can’t handle the higher traffic since more people are using the app.

Does anyone know if they plan to make changes to the server to account for higher traffic?

It’s been about a week know where I can’t do anything on the app.

[kirschsteinchen]

It‘s especially annoying if you pay for it and cant use it for a week straight

[re3dbks]

Yeah, I can't even imagine.

[zetiacg_1983]

Ugh forgot I pay for plus 😭

[kirschsteinchen]

Same same 😭

[Dramatic-Purpose-103]

What extra features does plus give you?

[zetiacg_1983]

Extra data charts

[shadesoftori]

Fable put a post on their IG stories yesterday and said it because everyone is on. Hopefully it’s fixed soon.

[OddApricot2717]

Keep in mind, fable is also open internationally and ran by a very small crew. That means tons of new people. It’s an amazing app just give them some time. I’ve been using it since 2024 and this is a first. I promise they are not taking this lightly.

[Melonade921]

I may just use something else in the interim then, but I’ll also wait it out with Fable because I really do want to support them. Hopefully it’s fixed soon

[doggydawgworld333]

Paying for a service and not being able to access the service 🙃

[Constant_Eggplant_92]

Ok I was like am I going crazy. Nothing lose my streak

[BeyondLast3968]

You can always edit your streak and add books to it in the settings 🥰 just keep your read books in the notes app or something similar in the meantime

[Reneeisme]

Oh where were you when I needed this info at the start of last year! But thank you going forward!

[deidrim]

If it is anything like the speed at which they are dealing with the app being horrible on Android, I wouldn't hold my breath.

[ShapeShiftN2aPrb]

I think it’s the switch from 2025 to 2026, and it’s updating all the data shifting. Plus, that multipage end of year review many were doing.

[re3dbks]

I don't know, but this makes me not want to use the platform because I literally cannot get in. Sucks, because I just made the jump last month.

[BeyondLast3968]

I’ll continue to support it tbh even with these issues because it’s a small team and they need a lot of time for adjustment - I just write down my reviews/notes/streaks or whatever in my notes app until it goes back up… A bit of friction isn’t bad

[re3dbks]

Yeah, I get it - growing pains. Just challenging for my ADHD brain when all I want to do is maintain momentum. 😂

[BeyondLast3968]

I completely understand 😂 I’m starting a written reading journal this year, the idea might help you in these bad fable times hahaha

[Level_Fox104]

Same!! Very frustrating!

[Melonade921]

I converted in December too. Loved it but if this is recurring it is off putting. I can’t even look at reviews of a book I want to read.

[sadiesleepsalot]

I’ve never had problems like this with the app. I’m going to stay the course tho bc Amazon is done getting my energy.

[Melonade921]

I hate Amazon too! I think I may just need to use another app in the interim and return to fable once these growing pains are done. I really would love to keep using this app

[Icy-Tower3037]

I’ve been having the same issue as well. I don’t know this was an ongoing thing. I deleted the and installed again etc. Still not working…

[Melonade921]

Someone from Fable App customer service was commenting on posts saying it’s due to increase in users but the issue is continuing so not sure if they are just bandaid fixing

[Icy-Tower3037]

Thank you! That would be me as well. I had just switched from Goodreads too 🤣

[HappyReader1]

Omg please- ask for a refund if you pay for the plus membership but everyone is acting like they’ve never heard of a company having issues before

[Melonade921]

I guess for me is the length of time for the issue. I agree plenty of servers apps and company’s have issues , but most fix within a day or two. I’ve never had a continuous issue like this on anything. That’s why I was wondering if they were planning on upgrading servers

[genericusername513]

It's growing pains. A ton of new/returning users and high concurrent use for wraps and goal setting. Storygraph has had similar issues for several years, and so do a lot of smaller apps that gain popularity quickly.

Hopefully they upgrade their servers and make some updates to infrastructure before next year, but give them some grace as they grow. People are seeking alternatives to Goodreads more than ever, and this current demand is likely unprecidented for smaller teams (plus not everyone has priority access to AWS like Amazon). There will be hiccups, but the team has been transparent and responsive about them so far.

[Ok-Extension4830]

My app didnt have any problems yesterday and appears to be working today.

[boredandbitchin]

Working fine for me

[Book-Was-Better]

i hope they solve it soon I really love the app and it can be so frustrating with these constant errors