As a new literary form, network literature has different characteristics from traditional literature. Its meaning and value are closely related to the social environment and cultural background. The significance of online literature was mainly reflected in its literary theme and storyline. Different from traditional literature, the theme and storyline of online literature were often closer to the hot topics of contemporary society and the life experiences of young people, such as love, friendship, family, social reality, etc. These topics and plots not only reflect the current situation and problems of contemporary society, but also reflect the thoughts and emotional needs of young people to a certain extent. Therefore, the significance of online literature is more concerned with the psychological and emotional state of young people. The value of online literature was mainly reflected in its literary quality and literary value. Unlike traditional literature, the value of online literature was more reflected in its literary quality and literary value. As a new form of literature, the value of online literature is often incomparable to traditional literature works, such as its plot design, character image, language expression and so on. At the same time, as a form of digital literature, the literary value of online literature can also be widely recognized and accepted through digital transmission and sharing. Therefore, the value of online literature is more closely related to its literary quality and literary value. The significance and value of online literature were closely related to its social environment and cultural background. As a new literary form, online literature needs to constantly adapt to the changes in social environment and cultural background. At the same time, it also needs to constantly improve its literary quality and literary value in order to better carry its meaning and value.