How to Track Your Manga Reading in 2026

You read One Piece on MangaPlus, Chainsaw Man on MangaDex, Solo Leveling on Webtoon. Every time a new chapter drops, you wonder: "wait, where was I again?". We've all been there.

The problem: too many sites, zero centralization

The manga ecosystem is fragmented. Each platform has its own tracking system. MangaDex has a built-in tracker, MangaPlus doesn't, and scanlations are scattered across dozens of sites.

The result:

• You re-read chapters you've already read
• You forget about ongoing series
• You waste time figuring out where you left off

The classic solutions

1. MyAnimeList / AniList

Great platforms for cataloging, but they're anime-first. Manga tracking is secondary, updates are manual, and the interface isn't designed for daily reading habits.

2. A spreadsheet or note app

Some people use Google Sheets or Notion. It works at first, but becomes a chore when you follow 30+ series. And you have to remember to update manually after every reading session.

3. Browser bookmarks

The most basic approach. You keep tabs open. Until the day you accidentally close your browser.

The modern solution: automatic tracking

The ideal tool detects what you read and updates your progress automatically. That's exactly what KEZAI does.

How it works

1. Install the browser extension — compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge
2. Read normally on your usual sites (MangaDex, MangaPlus, Webtoon, AsuraScans, Tapas...)
3. KEZAI auto-detects the title and chapter number
4. Your progress updates in real time

Not just manga

KEZAI also tracks your TV series, films, anime, comics, and books. One place for all your cultural tracking.

Couple mode

Reading manga with your partner? KEZAI has a dedicated couple space with shared watchlists and progress sync. No more "did you read without me?!" moments.

Tips for organizing your reading

1. Separate what you're actively following from what you want to read someday — use statuses like "in progress", "to read", "completed"
2. Enable notifications for new chapters of your favorite series
3. Do a monthly cleanup — drop series you haven't read in 3+ months
4. Centralize everything in one tool rather than using five

Conclusion

In 2026, there's no reason to lose track of your reading. Automatic tracking tools like KEZAI make it effortless and transparent.

Try KEZAI for free — your future self will thank you.