5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Batoto

Batoto is packed with features that many readers never discover. Beyond the basic search-and-read workflow, the platform offers tools that can dramatically improve your reading experience. Here are five tips that will help you get more out of every visit.

1. Master the Advanced Search Filters

Most readers only use the basic search bar, but Batoto's advanced filter system is where the real discovery magic happens. You can combine multiple criteria to find exactly what you're looking for:

• Include AND exclude genres: Want action manga without romance subplots? Add "Action" to include and "Romance" to exclude. This works with any combination of genre tags.
• Filter by status: Choose between ongoing, completed, or hiatus series. Completed series are perfect for binge reading without waiting for updates.
• Language selection: Filter by translation language to find series available in your preferred language. Multiple translations often exist for popular titles.
• Sort by different metrics: Sort results by most popular, highest rated, most recent updates, or newest additions to the library.

Try combining "Fantasy" genre, "Completed" status, sorted by "Highest Rated" to find finished masterpieces you might have missed.

2. Customize Your Reading Mode

The Batoto reader isn't one-size-fits-all. Adjusting settings to match your reading style makes a noticeable difference in comfort during long reading sessions:

• Single page vs. Long strip: Traditional manga works best in single-page mode, while webtoons and manhwa read better in long-strip (vertical scroll) mode. The reader remembers your preference per series.
• Reading direction: Switch between left-to-right for manhwa/manhua and right-to-left for manga. Getting the direction wrong ruins the flow of dialogue.
• Image fit settings: "Fit to width" works best on phones, while "Fit to height" suits desktop monitors. You can also zoom into specific panels for detailed artwork.
• Dark background: Enable the dark reading background to reduce eye strain during nighttime sessions. The dark border around pages creates less contrast glare than a white background.

3. Build Smart Follow Lists

Following series is straightforward, but organizing your follow list strategically saves time and helps you stay on top of updates without getting overwhelmed:

• Follow actively updating series: Your follow list highlights series with new chapters, so focus on following ongoing titles you're currently reading.
• Unfollow completed reads: Once you finish a completed series, remove it from your follow list to keep things clean. You can always find it again through search.
• Check your follow list regularly: Make it a habit to visit your follow list instead of the homepage. It shows exactly which of your series have new chapters, sorted by most recent updates.
• Use bookmarks differently: Some readers use follows for ongoing series and bookmarks for series they plan to read later. This creates a natural "reading now" vs. "read later" system.

4. Explore Related Series and Recommendations

After finishing a great series, finding something similar can be challenging. Batoto offers several discovery paths that many readers overlook:

• Genre tag browsing: Click on genre tags from a series you enjoyed to find titles with similar themes. Combining two tags (like "Isekai" + "Romance") narrows results to your sweet spot.
• Scanlation group pages: Good scanlation groups tend to pick quality series consistently. If you enjoyed one series from a specific group, check what else they've translated.
• Community comments: Comment sections often contain reader recommendations. People finishing one series frequently suggest similar titles worth checking out.
• Trending and popular lists: The trending section captures what the community is currently excited about, which often includes hidden gems alongside mainstream hits.

5. Optimize Your Mobile Reading Experience

Since most manga reading happens on phones, optimizing the mobile experience pays dividends:

• Add Batoto to home screen: Using the "Add to Home Screen" browser option creates an app-like shortcut that opens in full screen without browser UI taking up space.
• Adjust screen brightness: Lower your phone brightness slightly when reading for extended periods. The full-color pages of manhwa can strain eyes at high brightness.
• Use tap navigation: Tap the right side of the screen to advance pages and the left side to go back. This is faster than swiping and works with one hand.
• Download the APK: Android users can download the Batoto APK for a dedicated app experience with smoother performance and offline reading capabilities.

Bonus: Keep Track of the Official Domain

Batoto has changed domains over the years. The current official domain is xbato.co.uk. Bookmark it to ensure you always reach the real site and avoid impostor pages that might contain ads or malware.