This is a 23 per cent increase from its 65 million users in 2018. (The Logic)

Talking point: This growth spurt is the latest in a series of significant developments for the company, which launched a direct publishing division, acquired a studio production deal with Sony Pictures, partnered with Penguin Random House U.K. and expanded into India, all in the past year. But a major increase in users will also intensify Wattpad’s content-moderation problems, a core hazard for a companies that showcase original user content. YouTube’s persistent issues around inappropriate content are one high-profile example. Wattpad users have reported stories they allege promote sexual assault, racism, pedophilia and homophobia; the platform has also had to address persistent plagiarism and copyright violations.