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UK Porn Site Traffic Plummets After Age Checks Implemented

12/10/2025

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Traffic to pornography websites in the UK declined after age checks were introduced on July 25, 2025, as reported by Ofcom.
Visits to Pornhub dropped from 9.8 million in August 2024 to 7.2 million in August 2025, marking a 36% decrease.
Other sites, including Xvideos and Chaturbate, also experienced significant declines.
VPN usage doubled to over 1.4 million users following the implementation of age checks.
The government plans to review pornography laws to combat harmful content, with campaigners advocating for stricter regulations to protect children online.

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Story summary

Traffic to pornography websites in the UK declined after age checks were introduced on July 25, 2025, as reported by Ofcom.
Visits to Pornhub dropped from 9.8 million in August 2024 to 7.2 million in August 2025, marking a 36% decrease.
Other sites, including Xvideos and Chaturbate, also experienced significant declines.
VPN usage doubled to over 1.4 million users following the implementation of age checks.
The government plans to review pornography laws to combat harmful content, with campaigners advocating for stricter regulations to protect children online.