Impact of Deleting Webtoon Canvas Episodes on Total Views

A lot of Webtoon Canvas creators think that deleting episodes will reset the total page views on their series. But whether that’s good news or bad news for you… it doesn’t.
Deleting episodes does not reset your total views, and it does not erase the views those episodes earned while they were still up. Your total page views stay exactly as they were.

For example, let’s say you have a series with 10 episodes. Each episode gets views over time, and eventually your total hits a nice number. If you delete two episodes later on, those old views don’t disappear. They still count toward your total series views, even though the episodes are gone.

Same with a full wipe. If your Canvas series shows 100,000 views, and you delete every episode, that 100k will still be there when you upload new content. That’s why you sometimes see rebooted Canvas series with massive view counts but only a few episodes – they kept their historical data.

And if you have 10,000 Global Monthly Page Views so far this month, deleting episodes won’t make that number drop either. Webtoon Canvas still logs those views for the month even if the episodes that brought them in are gone.

Even if you delete episodes and later upload new ones, the system works the same. Webtoon records all past interactions, no matter what content stays or goes. This means your analytics reflect the full history of your series’ engagement, not just what’s visible right now.

One tip though: always track your own analytics. Webtoon Canvas keeps everything on their end, but they don’t show you long-term historical data. If you want detailed records, especially for growth planning, you’ll need to log it yourself.

Bottom line: deleting Webtoon Canvas episodes doesn’t subtract from your total views at all. Your total series views always show the full engagement history, so you can make content decisions without worrying about losing those numbers.

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Webtoon Canvas Monthly Analytics and What Data Is Kept

Monthly analytics on Webtoon Canvas reset every month, and the dashboard only shows the current month’s metrics. They don’t store long-term monthly history for creators to see, which is why it’s really helpful to manually keep your own analytics.

The good part? Deleting webtoon canvas episodes doesn’t change past monthly analytics.
So if you delete an episode this month, the views it earned last month (or any previous month) stay recorded in those past monthly totals.

Let’s say you released a few episodes, they got a ton of views, and later you decided to delete them. Your past months’ analytics will still show the views those episodes earned while they were up.

This is great because you still get a clear picture of your series’ overall growth over time, even if you’ve changed or removed some of the content.

And don’t worry, if you delete episodes this month, your current month’s analytics won’t break or freeze. Webtoon Canvas still records new views normally, even after deletions.

So overall, the system keeps your past data stable. But if your goal is to “reset everything” and start fresh, deleting episodes isn’t enough. To truly reset your views and analytics, you need to create a brand new series.

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Webtoon Canvas Likes and Comments: What Actually Gets Deleted?

When deleting Webtoon Canvas episodes, you’ll see a warning that it’s permanent. And they mean it.
All likes and comments tied to that episode are gone forever.

That’s why a lot of comic creators take screenshots of their favorite comments before deleting Webtoon canvas episodes – it’s a way of keeping the memories.

Likes show how much your audience enjoyed your content, so losing them can feel disappointing, even though it doesn’t hurt your future performance. It’s more of a mental/emotional thing; you might see fewer likes moving forward and feel discouraged.

Comments are even more meaningful. They’re personal, encouraging, funny, or helpful. They create a bond between you and your audience.
Once the episode is deleted, all those discussions disappear, no backups, no recovery.

This is why it’s important to be emotionally prepared. If you delete episodes, you’re also letting go of the likes, the memories, and the comment history that came with them.

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Restoring Content and What This Means for Analytics

Once you delete an episode on Webtoon Canvas, that’s it! It’s gone. You can’t restore it, re-upload it the old way, or get back the likes and comments.
This can be tough, and some creators regret deleting content later. So make sure you’re 100% sure before confirming the deletion.

Because Canvas doesn’t let you archive or hide episodes, deleting is really your only option if you don’t want something on your series anymore. That’s why planning ahead helps a lot.

If you’re cleaning up your series, rebooting, or restructuring your story, try to keep your analytics in mind:

• Record your numbers before deleting anything
• Know exactly why you’re deleting an episode
• Be prepared to lose likes and comments permanently [Screenshot comments you want to keep]
• Understand that your total views will not reset
• Create a new series if you want a real “fresh start”

With that, you can manage your series more confidently and keep your analytics meaningful and organized. But again, be absolutely sure before deleting Webtoon Canvas episodes.

Short answer: No. Deleting your episodes does not remove your “active” status or kick you out of the Webtoon Canvas Ad Revenue Program.
As long as you were already accepted into Viewer Ads or Reward Ads, your series stays eligible unless you delete the entire series or you manually opt out of the program.

This means you can:

• Delete episodes (as many episodes as you want or need)
• Reboot your series
• Replace all episodes with a new story idea
• Take a long break/hiatus
• Keep the series space but wipe everything

…and you’ll still be part of the Webtoon Canvas ad revenue system. You don’t lose your spot unless you break serious rules or delete the whole series page.

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Your Series Stays Eligible, But You Must Still Follow Webtoon Guidelines

Here’s the important part:

You only risk losing eligibility if you repeatedly upload episodes that break Webtoon’s content policies, especially after warnings or rejections.

Some policy areas Webtoon is strict about:

• Sexual content / explicit nudity
• Graphic gore, dismemberment, or shock content
• Hate speech, harassment, discrimination
• Sexualization of minors (instant rejection)
• Copyright violations
• AI-generated art passed off as fully original
• Misleading thumbnails or titles
• Spam / low-quality or blank episodes

If you follow the guidelines, you can delete and reupload as much as you want without losing ad eligibility.

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What Happens When You Delete All Episodes?

Once you wipe all episodes, you’ll notice:

• Your Webtoon Canvas Ad Revenue tab turns grey
• Viewer Ads + Reward Ads settings become unavailable
• Your “active” status looks like it disappeared

But don’t panic—this is normal.

Your ad settings reactivate automatically the moment you publish at least one new public episode. Webtoon simply requires an episode to exist before ads can run.

As soon as your series becomes “available to readers” again, everything works like before.

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What If You Delete Episodes While You’re Applying for Ads?

This part confuses a lot of creators, so here’s the clear explanation:

If you’re still in the middle of applying for Viewer Ads or Reward Ads and you delete all episodes:

• Your application does not vanish
• It enters a “paused” or “suspended” state
• Webtoon cannot review anything because you have zero content
• Once you publish new episodes, your application resumes normally

But… here’s the downside:

?? It becomes very easy to get rejected this way.

Why?

Because Webtoon needs enough content to check:

• Tone of your series
• Genre consistency
• Whether your content is safe
• If your storytelling meets their guidelines
• If your art is original and not violating copyright
• Whether your content is appropriate for ads

And Webtoon specifically prefers:

?? At least 10 episodes before they approve a series.

Creators with fewer episodes often get the “We need more data” rejection, where Webtoon says they can’t determine the series’ compliance yet.

So if you delete everything while applying, expect your chances of approval to drop.

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But What If I Was Already Accepted Before Deleting?

If you were already approved for Viewer Ads or Reward Ads, you’re safe.

You can:

• Delete all episodes
• Reboot
• Start a new story within the same series
• Rebrand the whole comic

…and your ad revenue eligibility stays intact.

Just make sure your new episodes also follow Webtoon’s rules.

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Final Advice: Play Smart With Deletions

Deleting episodes is totally fine and safe for your ad status as long as:

• You were already approved for the program
• You don’t break Webtoon’s policies
• You upload compliant episodes afterward

If you’re applying for ads right now, try to avoid deleting episodes until after they approve you. It gives you a much better chance.

If you’re trying to qualify for the Ad Revenue Program, you’ve probably wondered what exactly contributes to your Global Monthly Page Views on Webtoon Canvas. And because Webtoon’s requirements can sometimes feel vague or confusing, it’s easy to get stuck second-guessing what actually counts.

Good news: once you understand how Webtoon tracks views, it becomes much easier to plan your posting schedule, optimize your series, and hit those monthly milestones. Here’s a complete breakdown in simple, creator-friendly terms.

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What Exactly Are Global Monthly Page Views?

Your Global Monthly Page Views on Webtoon Canvas represent the total number of episode views across all your series episodes, from readers anywhere in the world. It doesn’t matter if they’re from the U.S., Europe, Asia, or anywhere else – every view counts.

This system wasn’t always global. Before the pandemic, Webtoon only counted U.S. page views, which made it much harder for international creators to qualify for monetization. Webtoon changed this during COVID-19 to give everyone a fair chance. Since then, all international views count toward your monthly total.

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What Counts Toward Your Monthly Page Views?

Here’s the part most people get wrong, so let’s break it down clearly:

1. Any Episode View Counts – From Any Reader, Any Country

Every time a reader clicks an episode, old or new, you get a page view. As long as that view happens during the current month.
It doesn’t matter if:

• the reader is from a different country
• they’re reading via the website
• they’re reading on the mobile app
• they’re viewing a very old episode

A single click = one page view, as long as it’s viewed during the active month. And as long as it’s not some robotic spam program.

If the same person rereads multiple episodes, each view is counted individually.

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2. Episode Previews Count as Views (If the Reader Scrolls)

Previews on the mobile app do count toward your Global Monthly Page Views, as long as the reader scrolls through them.

The preview acts like a “mini-episode.” Once the viewer interacts with it, Webtoon registers it as a proper page view. That’s why having a visually engaging preview used to be such a strong advantage.

But here’s the catch:
After UI updates, many newer Canvas series no longer have a preview section at all.
If you’re one of those creators, don’t worry, you can still:

• make your thumbnail eye-catching
• create a strong first episode that hooks readers immediately
• optimize your episode titles to increase click-through rate

Even without a preview, Webtoon still counts views the same way: per episode click. But if you do have a preview already set on your webtoon series (on mobile), really make the most out of it. It’s a great big chance for you to get more viewers and subsequently more views.

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3. Views from Deleted Episodes Still Count

This is the part most creators have trouble believing, but yes, it’s true.

If you posted episodes earlier in the month, gathered views, and then deleted those episodes, the views they accumulated that month still count toward your Global Monthly Page Views. This applies to old episodes too. If you delete old episodes but some readers have already viewed it in the current month, it still counts!

This still applies even if you:

• delete some episodes
• delete all episodes
• reboot your series
• wipe your entire episode list and start fresh

As long as those episodes were viewed during that calendar month (EST), the views remain in your monthly total.

However, there is one major limitation:
If you delete all episodes, you cannot apply for the Ad Revenue Program because your series technically isn’t “public” or “active.”
But the accumulated views for that month still appear in your report.

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Understanding the Time Window: EST Matters

Your Global Monthly Page Views on Webtoon Canvas are counted based on EST (Eastern Standard Time), not your local timezone.

The count runs from:

12:00 AM on the 1st of the month ? 11:59 PM on the last day

This means that depending on where you live:

• your “month start” may begin earlier or later than you expected
• your “month end” may not match your local time

If you want to stay consistent with Webtoon’s system, it helps to add EST to your schedule planner.

This is especially important if you’re trying to:

• time updates
• push last-minute views before the month ends
• understand why your view count visually “resets” differently from your timezone

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What Doesn’t Count?

Almost everything counts. Webtoon keeps this fairly flexible. But these do not count:

• spam scrolling your own episodes
• spam refreshing (Webtoon filters unnatural activity)
• unpublished or draft episodes

If it’s not publicly viewable, it won’t generate a page view. Spamy or illegal boosts won’t do you good. But properly advertising your webtoon outside of the platform (i.e. through friends or social media) works as long as they’re actual views.

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So What Should You Focus On?

Instead of stressing over technicalities, focus on the parts you can control:

? Make your first episode captivating

First impressions matter more than anything on Webtoon Canvas. If your first episode is just a cover/teaser or a very short, very unclear prologue… you might struggle to reel in more readers/views.

? Create eye-catching thumbnails and titles

These help you stand out, especially with so many series in each genre. It’s tried and tested that clear and visually appealing thumbnails do really well compared to complex, confusing or unclear thumbnails.

? Encourage readers to scroll previews (if you have them)

If your series still has a preview section, use it well. Really use it well. make them want more. This is honestly where you use the best of your art abilities, and don’t info-dump (so as not to bore anyone).

? Promote your series and post consistently

Global Monthly Page Views are all about steady traffic. Keep advertising your work to people and spaces that might be interested in your genre or story.

? Keep old episodes readable

Since old episode views still count, make sure your backlog is strong. And if your old episodes are engaging enough, it will make readers want to stick around and keep reading – therefore more views.

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Final Thoughts

Your Global Monthly Page Views on Webtoon Canvas are a combination of every view your episodes receive anywhere in the world during the month, including previews and deleted episodes. As long as a reader clicks and interacts with an episode, it adds to your total.

Instead of worrying about what counts and what doesn’t, focus on building consistent engagement in order to reach that 40,000 or 100,000 Global Monthly Pageview goal. The clearer your strategy and the stronger your content, the easier it becomes to reach the requirements for the Webtoon Ad Revenue Program. I know, it’s not that easy, genuinely. It took me a while to get there too. So if you ever feel like it’s taking way too long to get there, just know that most of the webtoon canvas creators who got there also took a long, long while too.

If you delete every episode of your Webtoon Canvas series, don’t worry — your Webtoon Canvas ad revenue eligibility remains intact. As long as you were already accepted into the Reward Ads program before deleting any content, your future episodes can still qualify.

Deleting episodes does not remove your Reward Ads eligibility. What matters is that you already completed Webtoon’s requirements at least once:

• You reached 1,000 subscribers for one full month
• You received 100,000 Global Monthly Page Views within the same month
• You applied for Reward Ads in the Ad Sharing tab
• Webtoon officially approved you

Once you’ve been accepted into the program, your new episodes are allowed to be Early Access / Reward Ad episodes, even if your entire old series is gone. You can start fresh, upload new episodes, and still lock them behind Reward Ads, keeping your Webtoon Canvas ad revenue intact.

However, there’s one major condition you must always follow: your new episodes must pass Webtoon’s content review. This is where many creators face rejections. Every Early Access episode goes through a manual review by Webtoon staff before it is allowed to publish. That means if your new content breaks any rules, Webtoon will reject the episode, no matter how established your series is.

Some important Webtoon guidelines to keep in mind:

1. No explicit NSFW content
   Webtoon Canvas prohibits nudity, sexual acts, sexualized minors, fetish content, or anything that can be interpreted as pornographic.
2. No excessive gore or disturbing violence
   Mature content is acceptable in moderation, but extreme gore, torture, self-harm, or graphic violence can lead to rejection.
3. No hate speech or discriminatory content
   Content targeting race, gender identity, religion, nationality, orientation, disability, etc., is automatically rejected.
4. No glorification of harmful behavior
   This includes romanticizing suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, eating disorders, or extremist behavior.
5. No extremely sensitive or illegal topics
   Child abuse, sexualization of minors, bestiality, extremist content, terrorist material, or realistic depictions of illegal activities will be denied.
6. No misleading thumbnails or exploitative content
   Your cover, title, and preview images must match the tone of your episode and cannot be clickbait or sexualized.

If your episodes violate any of these, Webtoon reviewers will immediately reject the Reward Ads request.

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How to Submit Reward Ad Episodes After Deleting Your Series

If all your new episodes are clean and follow the rules, you can upload and submit them as usual.

Here’s the step-by-step process to maintain your Webtoon Canvas ad revenue:

1. Upload your episode
2. Tick “Submit for Reward Ads Review”
3. Schedule the episode
4. Allow Webtoon at least 96 hours (4 days) to review
5. Wait for approval
6. Episode goes live as Early Access once approved

It’s extremely important to note that Webtoon does not automatically approve Reward Ads episodes. Every single Early Access chapter must go through their review process. If they need extra time, your schedule may be delayed, so give yourself enough buffer time.

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What Happens If You Delete Your Whole Series First?

Nothing negative will happen to your Reward Ads status:

• Your Reward Ads approval remains
• Your new episodes still qualify
• Your new story starts clean
• You can schedule Early Access as usual

The ONLY thing that matters is that you were already accepted into the program before wiping your series. Deleting old episodes does not punish you, and it does not reset your eligibility for Webtoon Canvas ad revenue.

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Final Tips to Ensure Reward Ads Approval

Before submitting your new episodes, make sure to:

• Re-read Webtoon’s content guidelines ?
• Double-check panels for gore, nudity, or sensitive themes ?
• Ensure dialogue or jokes stay within acceptable limits ?
• Keep thumbnails safe and not sexualized ?
• Give Webtoon enough review time (minimum 96 hours, ideally 120+) ?
• Stay consistent with your new series tone ?

If you follow all these steps, your Reward Ad episodes will be approved without any issues — even after deleting all your previous Webtoon Canvas episodes.

How long does it usually take Webtoon to accept or reject your Ad Revenue application for your Webtoon Canvas series? The honest answer is that it truly depends, but you can get a solid idea of how long Webtoon Canvas ad revenue applications take by looking at two major factors:

1. How well your episodes follow Webtoon’s guidelines
2. How many episodes your series currently has

This is on top of the bare-minimum requirements of 1,000 subscribers and 40,000 monthly pageviews, without which you can’t apply.

Let’s break everything down in a way that actually helps you figure out when you’ll likely get approved.

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Webtoon guidelines matter more than people think

This part isn’t surprising. Webtoon is extremely strict when it comes to rules and terms, so reading their full guidelines carefully is a must. Your episodes will be checked one by one during the review process.

NSFW content slows your application the most

Your Canvas webtoon has to be properly censored. Nudity and sexual scenes are not allowed unless fully censored. Plenty of Canvas creators still upload NSFW episodes, but the ones who get approved usually keep everything covered cleanly. Some creators even remove the spicy parts entirely and post the full versions on Patreon, which is actually a smart move if you want to drive more readers there.

When you upload NSFW content, don’t forget to tick the Mature warning to avoid getting flagged:

• Just so you know, webtoon is ALWAYS watching. Especially if you have a relatively good enough amount of views and readers.

Webtoons without NSFW content get approved faster, but that doesn’t mean NSFW series are doomed. It just means the wait time is longer.

Does Webtoon reject NSFW-heavy series?

Yes. I know because it happened to me. One of my Canvas series got rejected and had episodes deleted because the scenes were too spicy even though they were censored. The non-NSFW series, on the other hand, had no issues.

For NSFW series, approval often takes around a month, though good censoring can shorten this.

Also note: your result might roll over to the next month. If you get rejected and your new month’s stats don’t meet the requirements, you won’t be able to reapply until the next cycle.

Example:
Your March stats meet the requirements, so you apply in April. Your result arrives in May and it’s a rejection. But your April stats didn’t reach 40,000 pageviews, so you can’t reapply in May. You’ll have to wait for June.

If you do get approved, you won’t lose your Ad Revenue status even if your pageviews drop later.

Other guideline issues to watch out for

If your series has content like murder, bullying, suicide, heavy blood, or similar themes, always include proper disclaimers and tick the Mature warning.

Another easy mistake is using copyrighted branded content or official book covers. I once put the cover of a novel I liked in an episode, and that episode was flagged. Like I said… Webtoon sees everything.

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Your number of episodes affects approval speed a LOT

This is the part Webtoon doesn’t tell you openly.

If your series has:

• Over 20 episodes: approval often takes just a few business days
• 15 to 20 episodes: approval is fairly quick
• Under 10 episodes: expect delays even if your content is family-friendly

Short series are harder for Webtoon to judge, so the review naturally takes longer. The safest strategy is to apply once you hit at least 10 or 15 episodes.

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How long do Reward Ads take to approve?

Reward Ads are different from Viewer Ads. The old Rewards Program from 2022 is gone, but Reward Ads still exist for comics that hit 100,000 views in one month. You only need to hit this number once unless you get rejected.

The review process is similar: follow guidelines, avoid flagged content, and have enough episodes available. Once everything checks out, Reward Ads approval usually takes 2 to 4 days.

If you get approved, what happens next is a whole different story, which deserves its own post.

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Final Thoughts

With all that in mind, I hope this gives you a clearer idea of how long Webtoon Canvas ad revenue applications take and what affects your approval timeline. As long as you follow Webtoon’s rules carefully and upload enough episodes, your review process should go smoothly.

Good luck with your Webtoon Canvas journey!

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