If You Live In The UK, You Probably Won’t Be Able To Visit Pornhub Anymore
Pornhub UK ban begins February 2 as Aylo blocks British users rather than comply with Online Safety Act age checks.
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If You Live In The UK, You Probably Won’t Be Able To Visit Pornhub Anymore
Pornhub UK Ban Takes Effect as Parent Company Chooses Block Over Age Verification British internet users will lose access to Pornhub and related platforms starting February 2, 2026, after parent company Aylo announced it will block UK traffic rather than continue complying with the country's Online Safety Act. The decision follows six months of attempted compliance with mandatory age verification requirements designed to prevent minors from viewing adult content. Users who already completed identity verification before the cutoff will retain account access, but new visitors from UK IP addresses will be redirected or denied entry entirely. This move sparks fresh debate about digital privacy, regulatory effectiveness, and whether well-intentioned safety laws might unintentionally push vulnerable users toward riskier, unregulated corners of the web. Credit: Ethan Miller / Getty Images Why Aylo Walked Away From UK Compliance Aylo's decision wasn't made lightly. For half a year, th…
