Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Porn Websites Blocked in France Due to Age Verification Rules
Major adult websites, including Pornhub, blocked access to users in France due to a new law requiring age verification.
The French government wants to prevent minors from accessing adult content by asking users to confirm their age with details like credit cards.
The sites, owned by Aylo, argue this poses a security risk and could divert users to unregulated sites.
Aylo suggests that age verification should occur at the operating system level, on devices like phones or computers, instead of on their sites.
The government stated the sites can return when they comply with the rules.
Major adult websites blocked access in France due to new age verification requirements.
The websites, including Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube, protested the government's mandate.
French law requires age verification using methods like credit cards or ID documents.
Aylo, the parent company, considers the verification method a security risk and privacy concern.
The French government stated the sites can return if they respect the rules.
- Who
- Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube against the French Government.
- What
- Major adult websites blocked access in France.
- When
- Recent event, on Wednesday.
- Where
- France
- Why
- In response to French laws requiring age verification.
Porn Sites' Stance
French Government's Stance
Privacy vs. Protection
Porn Sites' Stance
Age verification methods create unacceptable security risks and privacy concerns by potentially exposing user data to bad actors.
French Government's Stance
Age verification is a necessary measure to prevent minors from accessing adult content.
- Location
- France
- Affected Websites
- Pornhub, YouPorn, RedTube
- Triggering Issue
- Age verification
- Verification Method
- Requires personal data like credit cards or ID documents.
- Key Figure
- Digital Affairs Minister Clara Chappaz
