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Ofcom investigates Aylo’s age checks, warns £18 million fine

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Ofcom has launched an investigation into Aylo, Pornhub’s owner, over its age-verification system.
Ofcom warns the checks may be ineffective and could incur a fine up to £18 million or 10 % revenue.
UK traffic to Pornhub fell more than 75 % in October 2025 after stricter age checks were introduced.
Beeban Kidron urged stronger checks, noting effectiveness rose from 25 % to 43 % between July 2025 and January 2026.

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Story summary

Ofcom has launched an investigation into Aylo, Pornhub’s owner, over its age-verification system.
Ofcom warns the checks may be ineffective and could incur a fine up to £18 million or 10 % revenue.
UK traffic to Pornhub fell more than 75 % in October 2025 after stricter age checks were introduced.
Beeban Kidron urged stronger checks, noting effectiveness rose from 25 % to 43 % between July 2025 and January 2026.