Technology · 1 November 2025
UK adult site visits drop after age checks begin
The adult site Pornhub reports a dramatic 77 % drop in UK users following the rollout of age-verification rules under the Online Safety Act 2023. However, analysts say the plunge may be inflated, as many under-18s or privacy-conscious users are simply switching to VPNs or non-compliant platforms. The move highlights the UK regulator Ofcom’s push to restrict minors’ access to adult content—but also raises questions around effectiveness, online privacy and unintended consequences.
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