Overview
- Aylo, Pornhub’s parent, said Tuesday it reopened its sites in the UK for adults who confirm 18+ status through Apple’s iOS 26.4 on iPhone or iPad.
- Access remains blocked for most people on Android, Windows PCs, and Mac computers, creating a clear divide between iOS and other platforms.
- Apple’s UK system lets users prove they are 18 or older with a credit card or a scanned passport or driver’s licence, and it turns on web filters for anyone who has not confirmed their age.
- Ofcom said it is in close contact with Aylo and will scrutinize whether device-level checks are effective, adding that sites and apps remain responsible for keeping children out.
- The move follows Aylo’s February restriction under the Online Safety Act after the company reported a 77% drop in UK traffic.