MLP Fanfiction
The 2010 reboot that launched an unprecedented adult fandom, whose fic culture grew so large it sustains its own dedicated archive alongside AO3. Equestria's worldbuilding does the heavy lifting: princess politics between Celestia and Luna, Twilight's ascension and immortality angst, and the Elements of Harmony as a friendship-first ensemble. Shipping favors Twilight with Rainbow Dash or Rarity and the fan-canonized Lyra/Bon Bon, while changeling lore, Discord's chaos, and post-series generational fic keep the archive busy a decade past the show's peak.
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What is MLP fanfiction?
MLP fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic universe. With over 30,000 works on Archive of Our Own, MLP is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, 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 MLP Fanfics
These are the highest-rated MLP stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
My Little Pony: Rotten apple
by missMisty_Cloud
Things are not going smoothly at the Apple family farm. Their farm's main legacy—their juicy, ripe apples—are now rotting on the trees, spreading their foul odor throughout Ponyville. Applejack and her family are actively combating this problem, but in their attempts to find a solution, they are gra
The Great and Powerful Fuu
by Helping Hoof (Makitk)
A young man makes a mistake which lands him in Equestria as punishment. Now stuck in Trixie's care as a young filly, he's forced to try to make the best of his new life. His own changes and Trixie's unpredictable nature take him down a path he never could have dreamt of.
Beyond the Portal
by Firestar463
Kyle Slater was your typical soldier in the Alliance army. He was one of the few Human monks, but aside from that there was nothing truly remarkable about him. However, when the Iron Horde began their initial invasion of Azeroth, the unstable Dark Portal hurled Kyle across the universe to an unchart
Death and Harmony (Friendship is Deadly)
by TheFalseProphetAndTunes
A mysterious accident tears Twilight Sparkle away from everything she knows and throws her into a chaotic world ruled by strange faiths, sacrifices, and forgotten gods. Injured and lost, she is forced to rely on dangerous strangers and with no way home, she must join mysterious Lamb whose beliefs cl
为她唱一首生命的歌
by EmbersGlitter
（取自S5E25、E26）星光熠熠的时空旅行奏效了，但是她未曾想过，自己的那个仇敌如此执着地要阻止她。直到，她被拉进时空的乱流，与她的仇敌一同来到了一个被毁灭成废墟的世界。 “她让我重生于废墟之上，赐予我生命，所以我要还给她生命才算得两清。”
Svengaylop
by Isobelle_The_Ottergirl
Upon meeting the sassy, flamboyant, and very, very gay Svengallop in a Canterlot Gentlecolt's club, Prince Blueblood is a little shaken. When Svengallop tries to kiss him, things quickly become significantly more confusing for the prince. Struggling with the confusion of just how... cute and mareish
Flaming!
by yeahyeahyeah_beatles
Dark days have fallen upon the world. The Earth has been infested and invaded by Changelings, Romulans, and all kinds of villains. But one beacon of hopes shines on: the legendary, mystical, long-lost Hot Cheetos. 4 different people, in 4 places. Trapped in Starfleet's abandoned flagship, the crews
天角游戏：自由之歌
by EmbersGlitter
如果塞拉斯蒂亚在千年前就没有选择放逐梦魇之月，而是选择了净化呢？可是，当梦魇寻得契机，侵蚀了温和而圣明的日之天角兽，整个小马国又当如何自处？ 当塞拉斯蒂亚成为暴君…… 这不是什么骑士与巨龙的史诗，只是一群小马不断追寻希望的故事……
RSVP
by Mossiest_Being
Can Twilight handle her neighbour's consistent bothering and invites when she has so much more important things to deal with? Can Pinkie break the walls of this canterlot scholar, no matter how long it takes?
Voltron Harmony Defender (Intro Arc)
by RubyStarRainbow
During the Voltron Paladins journey to the Blade of Marmora's headquarters base, to find allies in the ten thousand year war against the Galra, they found strange-looking creatures with colored coats, feathered wings, horns, unique marks on their flanks and weird gem crystals on their necks(or head)
Anxiety Attacks
by Radio_Hound
No summary provided.
solace in solitude - MLPFIM Tempest x Twilight 4th of July Fic
by Kali_ko
No summary provided.
Starving
by Alialena
Twilight's life is changing very quickly and there is nothing she can do to stop it. Will Princess Celestia still look at her the same way? Will any of her friends? Is the pain worth it if they cannot accept her changes, or is it better to just join the starving?
Rabid decay
by packrii
After a recent outbreak a baker and her kirin friend search for survivors to find a cure, things go south when they run into trouble on the way to salvation. I posted this originally on wattpad but my account wont let me sign in anymore.
It Hurts More The Longer You Look At It
by badbatter
Luna is the moon and the moon is her punishment.
Road After Restoration
by Vega99Raider
After the restoration of Princess Amore and the chaos that nearly destroyed the Crystal Empire, out four new friends must find where they fit into the new Equestria
New World, Old Souls (My Little Legends)
by if_you_seek_you_shall_find
The Pillars of Old Equestria are less than happy when they are awoken from their millennia long banishment, for not only has an old enemy been freed, but they find they had been transfigured into humans. As they wander the destitute and abandoned Equestria, they try to piece together what happened a
The Third Energy: Cataclysm – Book One: The Omega Incident
by R_Dawson
[FILE OMEGA INCIDENT ARCHIVE]PREVIOUS EVENT: ISLA IBISCLASSIFICATION: Third Energy catastropheSHUTDOWN RECOMMENDATION: ignoredSUBSEQUENT EVENT: BASE OMEGAAUTHORITY: G.U.N.DECLARED OBJECTIVE: controlled reactivationMachine reactivated.The boundary was violated.Reality integrity was compromised.ANOMAL
The Rarity of Generosity
by cooki3grabberdemon1992
Princess Celestia had been watching her all night, she wasn't sure what it was about Rarity that had caught her eye but she had. Which means she had seen the catastrophe that was ill-fated and short-lived romance between her nephew and Rarity. So as an excuse to get away from the Gala and the clean
MLP vs. Anything
by Blitz110
Have you ever wanted to see your favorite MLP character in a Rap Battle? Well, now you can. From heroes, to villains, etc. From MLP: Friendship is Magic, to Equestria Girls, and even fanmade MLP characters from the MLP fanbase. But whoever is the MLP character, they will go against another character
MLP Fanfics by Length
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Best MLP Fanfic Rec Lists
Popular MLP Ships
AppleDash
Applejack/Rainbow Dash
Equestria's two most competitive ponies — the dependable farmpony and the bragging speedster — turn every chore, rodeo, and Running of the Leaves into a contest. Friendship Is Magic fueled the ship for a decade of athletic one-upmanship, and the series finale's epilogue art slyly hinted they ended up together. AppleDash has topped MLP shipping polls since 2010.
3,000 works →
LyraBon
Lyra Heartstrings/Bon Bon
Two background ponies who happened to sit together became fandom's favorite couple years before the show winked back, eventually confirming their marriage in the finale. LyraBon is a monument to fans willing a ship into canon by sheer persistence.
1,000 works →
Fluttercord
Discord/Fluttershy
The spirit of chaos reformed for exactly one pony, and My Little Pony spent seasons showing Discord scheming for Fluttershy's tea parties and approval. The show's most popular cross-species ship pairs ultimate gentleness with ultimate mayhem.
1,500 works →
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Popular Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MLP fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 30,000 MLP fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best MLP ships?
Popular MLP pairings include AppleDash, LyraBon, Fluttercord. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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