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Pornhub Limits UK Access Amid 77% Traffic Drop

1/27/2026

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Story summary
  • Pornhub will restrict UK access from February 2, 2026 under the Online Safety Act's age checks, allowing only existing account holders to view.
  • Aylo, Pornhub's parent company, cites a 77% drop in traffic since the law's implementation, saying the legislation failed to stop children from accessing adult content.
  • Alex Kekesi of Aylo described the decision as difficult.
  • Aylo says it complied with the OSA.
  • The law has not achieved its goal.