Where porn is blocked around the world
Pornhub restricts access in Australia, France and the UK. Country-by-country age-verification laws, regulators and what Pornhub does, with sources.
Key
- 25Pornhub blocked
- 1ID check required
- 25Available (incl. DC)
- 27Law in effect
- 1Bill moving
- 23No law
- 3Pornhub blocked
- 7Available
- USA: varies by state
- Not tracked yet
- 7Law in effect
- 1Bill moving
- 2No law
- USA: varies by state
- Not tracked yet
Country by country
| Country | Pornhub | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Pornhub blocked it shows only safe-for-work content, except to Apple-verified iPhones and iPads | Law in effect Online Safety Act codes |
| Brazil | Pornhub available self-declaration reported; under ANPD review | Law in effect ECA Digital |
| Canada | Pornhub available | Bill moving |
| European Union | Pornhub available click-through age declaration; rules vary by member state | Law in effect Digital Services Act |
| France | Pornhub blocked it now shows only a safe-for-work version, with no new sign-ups | Law in effect SREN law |
| Germany | Pornhub available no age check; some internet providers have been ordered to block it | Law in effect youth media treaty (JMStV) |
| Ireland | Pornhub available click-through age declaration only | No law |
| Italy | Pornhub available click-through age declaration only | Law in effect AGCOM age-check rules |
| Spain | Pornhub available | No law |
| United Kingdom | Pornhub blocked except for existing accounts and Apple-verified iPhones | Law in effect Online Safety Act |
The short answers
Is Pornhub blocked in Australia?
Yes. Pornhub has blocked Australia since March 9, 2026 (it shows only safe-for-work content, except to Apple-verified iPhones and iPads). Australia's Online Safety Act codes took effect March 9, 2026.
Is Pornhub blocked in Brazil?
No. Brazil's ECA Digital took effect March 17, 2026, but Pornhub is still available there (self-declaration reported; under ANPD review).
Is Pornhub blocked in Canada?
No. Canada has no age-verification law for porn sites in effect. Bill S-209 has passed the Senate and is being debated in the House of Commons.
Is Pornhub blocked in the EU?
No. The EU's Digital Services Act took effect February 17, 2024, but Pornhub is still available there (click-through age declaration; rules vary by member state).
Is Pornhub blocked in France?
Yes. Pornhub has blocked France since June 4, 2025 (it now shows only a safe-for-work version, with no new sign-ups). France's SREN law took effect January 11, 2025.
Is Pornhub blocked in Germany?
No. Germany's youth media treaty (JMStV) took effect April 1, 2003, but Pornhub is still available there (no age check; some internet providers have been ordered to block it).
Is Pornhub blocked in Ireland?
No. Ireland has no age-verification law for porn sites, and no bill is moving as of October 26, 2026.
Is Pornhub blocked in Italy?
No. Italy's AGCOM age-check rules took effect November 12, 2025, but Pornhub is still available there (click-through age declaration only).
Is Pornhub blocked in Spain?
No. Spain has no age-verification law for porn sites, and no bill is moving as of October 26, 2026.
Is Pornhub blocked in the UK?
Yes. Pornhub has blocked the UK since February 2, 2026 (except for existing accounts and Apple-verified iPhones). The UK's Online Safety Act took effect July 25, 2025.
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