Doctor Who Fanfiction
The time-traveling adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord exploring the universe in the TARDIS.
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What is Doctor Who fanfiction?
Doctor Who fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Doctor Who universe. With over 140,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Doctor Who is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like The Doctor, Rose Tyler, Clara Oswald, Amy Pond, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Doctor Who Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Doctor Who stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
i blinked (and there you were)
by Della19
The Weeping Angels, Eggsy reads on the stolen Torchwood intel. Aliens that pose as statues, and kill their victims by sending them back in time and feeding off their years not lived in the present. The politest psychopaths in the universe, a note reads, scrawled in what looks like a doctor’s chick
The Boy Who Waited
by Lunik
In a world without stars, the Last Centurion loses the Pandorica, loses his charge and loses his mind.SHIELD takes a chance on hiring a mysterious amnesiac man, and Agent Coulson finds that Rory Williams is the best damn secretary he's ever had.
Scratching the Itch
by bendingsignpost
Her mum had always told her that blokes had only one thing on their minds, but this was taking it to an entirely new level.
Alien Taskforce
by TheSovereigntyofReality
Just because S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers didn't listen to Tony after the Battle of New York, it doesn't mean no one did.
My Fandom Needs Me
by orphan_account
From immortal dragon riders to the classic best-friends-to-lovers trope, this work has it all. This is a collection of XReader One-Shots from multiple (probably too many) fandoms also posted on my Tumblr. Fluff, angst, and a shit ton of references!Links for prompts, some rules for requests, and a li
Popular Doctor Who Ships
TenToo/Rose
Tenth Doctor Clone/Rose Tyler
The part-human Doctor and Rose Tyler, finally able to have the life together they always wanted in Pete's World, aging at the same rate.
20,000 works →
Whouffle
Eleventh Doctor/Clara Oswald
The childlike yet ancient Doctor and his 'Impossible Girl' whose connection spans multiple timelines and versions of herself.
25,000 works →
Whouffaldi
Twelfth Doctor/Clara Oswald
The gruff, older Doctor and Clara Oswald, whose relationship deepened into an intense, codependent bond that ultimately led to her extraction from time.
30,000 works →
Thasmin
Thirteenth Doctor/Yasmin Khan
The first female Doctor and the police officer from Sheffield whose friendship developed into something deeper, with Yaz's unrequited feelings becoming canon.
15,000 works →
Doctor/Master
The Doctor/The Master
The eternal enemies and former friends from Gallifrey, whose complex relationship spans regenerations and represents the ultimate enemies-to-lovers dynamic in the Whoniverse.
35,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Doctor Who fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 140,000 Doctor Who fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Doctor Who ships?
Popular Doctor Who pairings include TenToo/Rose, Whouffle, Whouffaldi. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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