Ofcom launches investigation into Pornhub over its age checks
Summary
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has launched an investigation into Pornhub's owner, Aylo, to see if their new age checks are stopping children from seeing adult content. The investigation will look at how well Aylo tested and put in place these age verification methods, but will not examine how Apple manages its part of the checks.Key Facts
- Ofcom is investigating the effectiveness of Pornhub's new age verification process.
- The age checks for some users rely on Apple as a third party.
- Ofcom is concerned Aylo may not have tested the new age checks enough before using them.
- UK law (the Online Safety Act) requires adult sites to use strong age verification to keep children out.
- Ofcom can fine companies up to £18 million or 10% of global yearly income if they do not follow the law.
- The investigation focuses on Aylo’s implementation and testing, not on Apple’s methods.
- Pornhub had blocked users in the UK after strict age checks began but partially restored access for some Apple users in May 2026.
- Aylo said the new law has not effectively protected minors and has pushed users to less regulated sites.
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