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UK Pornhub Visits Plummet 77% After Safety Law

11/3/2025

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Pornhub reports a 77% drop in UK visitors since the Online Safety Act took effect in July 2025, attributed to users moving to non-compliant sites and VPNs.
Proton VPN saw signups increase by 1,400%.
Ofcom says the Online Safety Act prevents children's access to adult content, while noting a decline in UK pornography visits.
The long-term effects of the OSA remain uncertain as users seek privacy solutions.

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Story summary

Pornhub reports a 77% drop in UK visitors since the Online Safety Act took effect in July 2025, attributed to users moving to non-compliant sites and VPNs.
Proton VPN saw signups increase by 1,400%.
Ofcom says the Online Safety Act prevents children's access to adult content, while noting a decline in UK pornography visits.
The long-term effects of the OSA remain uncertain as users seek privacy solutions.