Pornhub Reopens UK Access via Apple Device-Based Age Verification System

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:41:00 +0200

Pornhub has resumed access for adult users in the United Kingdom after previously blocking new users due to stricter age-verification laws introduced in July 2025. These regulations require individuals to confirm they are over 18 through methods such as ID checks or biometric verification before accessing adult content. In response, Pornhub’s parent company, Aylo, initially restricted access in February 2026 for users who had not completed verification.

The company has now reversed that decision for users with Apple devices, following the release of iOS 26.4, which introduces a device-based age-verification system. This approach allows age verification to occur directly on users’ devices rather than through third-party websites. Aylo argues that this method enhances privacy and security while making it more difficult for minors to bypass safeguards.

According to Aylo, Apple’s built-in protections for users under 18 are among the most robust currently available, offering a more reliab