FAQ
General
Section titled “General”What is Bookworm?
Section titled “What is Bookworm?”Bookworm is a reading tracker that helps you log your reading sessions, organize your library, set goals, and track your reading habits over time. It’s available on the web, iPhone and Android.
Is Bookworm free?
Section titled “Is Bookworm free?”Yes! The core features are completely free. Premium adds extra features like custom goals, unlimited e-reader connections, and CSV export. See Premium for details.
Does my data sync across devices?
Section titled “Does my data sync across devices?”Yes. Sign in with the same account on web and mobile, and your data syncs automatically.
Account
Section titled “Account”How do I reset my password?
Section titled “How do I reset my password?”- Go to the login page.
- Click Forgot Password.
- Enter your email address.
- Check your inbox for a reset link.
Can I sign in with Google or Apple?
Section titled “Can I sign in with Google or Apple?”Yes. You can use Google Sign-In on both web and mobile, and Apple Sign-In on iOS and web. If you originally created an account with email/password and later sign in with Google or Apple using the same email, your accounts are automatically linked.
How do I delete my account?
Section titled “How do I delete my account?”Go to Settings and scroll to the bottom. Click Delete Account and confirm. This permanently removes all your data.
Books & Reading
Section titled “Books & Reading”How do I add a book?
Section titled “How do I add a book?”Click + Add Book, search by title or author, select the book, and choose a reading status. See Quick Start for a walkthrough.
Can I add a book that’s not in the search results?
Section titled “Can I add a book that’s not in the search results?”Currently, books must be found through the search. We’re working on manual book entry for a future update.
How is my reading progress calculated?
Section titled “How is my reading progress calculated?”Progress = (current page / total pages) × 100%. Pages are tracked through your logged reading sessions.
What happens when I finish a book?
Section titled “What happens when I finish a book?”When your logged pages reach the total page count, the book is automatically marked as Finished. You can also manually change the status to Finished at any time.
Technical
Section titled “Technical”Which browsers are supported?
Section titled “Which browsers are supported?”Bookworm works on all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Is there an iOS app?
Section titled “Is there an iOS app?”Yes. Bookworm is on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android. Sign in with the same account you use on the web and everything syncs.
Where is my data stored?
Section titled “Where is my data stored?”Your data is stored securely on our servers. Authentication is handled by Firebase (Google). We take your privacy seriously — see our Privacy Policy.