Number of reads on my story is all over the place

[LezNymphoLuvsFeet]

Depending on where I look, the number of reads on my story varies between 202 and 513. (In "Works" and the story page for example)

Is there any way to know the *actual* number of reads?

 

[TheLobster]

Your control panel (Works > My Stories) has the accurate count. Others are just partial, cached results from different parts of the site which don't always agree and usually lag behind.

 

[JayHawnee]

The most current number of "reads" (and also the current average stars) of your story are only visible in "Works". All the other numbers seem to be updated only at certain time(s) of the day.

 

[Five_Inch_Heels]

Also, they're views, not reads. A simple click in and out, even it by mistake clicks up one.

 

[LezNymphoLuvsFeet]

Also, they're views, not reads. A simple click in and out, even it by mistake clicks up one.

Aha great to know! In just a few hours the number is now 758, I thought it seemed kind of high if it was all people who read the whole thing
I'm new here and it's my first story.

 

[iwatchus]

I'm new here and it's my first story.

Congratulations on your first story. It is an exciting moment.

 

[WaxPhilosophic]

Aha great to know! In just a few hours the number is now 758, I thought it seemed kind of high if it was all people who read the whole thing
I'm new here and it's my first story.

Well, you should have at least 759 views now. And five more stars. Congrats on your first story!

 

[Gamblnluck]

Aha great to know! In just a few hours the number is now 758, I thought it seemed kind of high if it was all people who read the whole thing
I'm new here and it's my first story.

Lots of people will click in, take a quick look to see if it is something they want to read. Like if they have time now or later or the tags etc. I doubt actual reads are 1/5 of the clicks that appear on a first day. Plus every time you go to check on views or comments (on the story page) you add a view.