Aylo Enables UK Users on iOS to Access Pornhub Again via Apple's Age Verification

Pornhub's parent company Aylo has announced that users in the United Kingdom will once again be able to access the popular adult entertainment site on iOS devices if they have confirmed their age through Apple's U.K. age-verification process.

Background

In February, Pornhub restricted access for new unverified users in the UK due to privacy concerns regarding third-party ID uploads required by the Online Safety Act, which introduced restrictions for people in the UK visiting adult websites.

Aylo had argued that only device-based verification can provide sufficient protection for user data and has been advocating for this approach from the start.

Apple's Device-Based Age Verification Solution

The release of Apple's iOS 26.4 in the UK introduced a device-based age-verification solution, which Aylo claims meets their rigorous privacy standards.

This solution requires users to verify their ages on their devices themselves, rather than through third-party sites or other web-based methods.

Impact and Reactions

Aylo's announcement means that UK users on iOS devices and iPads will be welcomed back into the fold as long as they have confirmed their age through Apple's U.K. age-verification process.

Around half of US states have enacted age-verification laws, and Pornhub has pulled its content from the majority of them.

Key Facts

• Pornhub's parent company Aylo has announced that users in the UK will once again be able to access the site on iOS devices if they have confirmed their age through Apple's U.K. age-verification process.
• The release of Apple's iOS 26.4 introduced a device-based age-verification solution, which Aylo claims meets their rigorous privacy standards.
• Aylo has been advocating for device-based verification from the start, citing its ability to protect user data and prevent minors from accessing adult content.
• The Online Safety Act introduced restrictions for people in the UK visiting adult websites, requiring users to verify their age through third-party ID uploads or other methods.
• Around half of US states have enacted age-verification laws, and Pornhub has pulled its content from the majority of them.