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UK Pornhub Visits Plummet 77% Amid VPN Surge

11/1/2025

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Pornhub reported a 77% decline in UK visitors since July 2025, attributing the drop to non-compliant sites and VPN use.
VPN usage surged, with Proton VPN reporting a 1400% increase in signups.
Ofcom oversees the Online Safety Act and says it is effective at limiting children's access to adult material.
The regulator notes a general decline in UK pornography site visits as users seek privacy solutions, leaving long-term effects uncertain.

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Story summary

Pornhub reported a 77% decline in UK visitors since July 2025, attributing the drop to non-compliant sites and VPN use.
VPN usage surged, with Proton VPN reporting a 1400% increase in signups.
Ofcom oversees the Online Safety Act and says it is effective at limiting children's access to adult material.
The regulator notes a general decline in UK pornography site visits as users seek privacy solutions, leaving long-term effects uncertain.