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Ofcom Launches Investigation Into Pornhub’s UK Age Checks

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC · How we work

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Ofcom opened an investigation into Aylo Freesites Ltd over Pornhub’s UK age-verification effectiveness.
Pornhub said UK traffic fell over 75 % in October 2025 after the new age checks.
Pornhub limited UK access to existing account holders in January 2026, citing tougher checks.
Aylo will reopen Pornhub for UK Apple users who verified age via iOS in May 2026.

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Story summary

Ofcom opened an investigation into Aylo Freesites Ltd over Pornhub’s UK age-verification effectiveness.
Pornhub said UK traffic fell over 75 % in October 2025 after the new age checks.
Pornhub limited UK access to existing account holders in January 2026, citing tougher checks.
Aylo will reopen Pornhub for UK Apple users who verified age via iOS in May 2026.