Online literature was a new form of literature that was spread through the Internet platform and was loved by the majority of readers. Compared with traditional literature, online literature has the characteristics of fast transmission speed, diverse forms, and diverse content, which can meet the needs of readers faster. Online literature has a unique time and cultural background, which can reflect the lives, thoughts and emotions of people in contemporary society. At the same time, online literature also had a variety of topics and types, including fantasy, science fiction, martial arts, romance, urban, and so on, to meet the needs of different readers. However, there were also some problems with online literature, such as uneven content quality, overly broad topics, lack of professional editing and review, and so on. Therefore, we need to pay more attention to the development and supervision of online literature to ensure its healthy and orderly development. Online literature is a literary form with potential for development. It can provide readers with a richer and more diverse literary experience. At the same time, it also needs to face some challenges and problems. It needs to strengthen supervision and construction.