Pornhub parent Aylo says it will restrict UK users from February 2, after six months of complying with the UK's OSA; users who verified their ages can login (Samantha Cole/404 Media)
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Pornhub will restrict access for many users in the UK starting February 2. While the platform will block new visitors, existing users who have already completed age verification will retain access to the site. The company is implementing these changes following mandates regarding online safety and age verification requirements.
Written from all 5 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Pornhub parent Aylo says it will restrict UK users from February 2, after six months of complying with the UK's OSA; users who verified their ages can login (Samantha Cole/404 Media)
Aylo, Pornhub's parent company, will restrict UK users from February 2. Verified users can still log in. The move follows six months of compliance with the UK's OSA.
- Wired·Pornhub Will Block New UK Users Starting Next Week to Protest ‘Flawed’ ID Law
Pornhub will block new UK users to protest a "flawed" ID law. Existing users who have completed age verification can still access the site. The block starts next week.
- The Verge·Pornhub will block new users in the UK next month
Pornhub will block new UK users starting February 2nd, 2026. The site requires age verification through methods like government ID or credit card. Existing users who haven't verified their age will also be restricted.
- TechCrunch·If you live in the UK, you probably won’t be able to visit Pornhub anymore
Pornhub's parent company Aylo will restrict UK access. The company refuses to comply with age verification mandates, citing ineffective online safety promotion. UK users will be blocked as a result.
- Engadget·Pornhub will become unavailable for many UK users as of February 2
Pornhub will be unavailable to many UK users starting February 2. The change is expected to affect access to the site. UK users may face restrictions or blocks on the platform.
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