PornHub is no longer the default porn site for a huge chunk of the internet. Since February 2026, it's been blocked in the UK and France. It's unavailable in 24 US states without age verification. It was already blocked in India, Pakistan, Russia, and dozens of other countries.
The good news: the alternatives are actually better in several ways. XVideos gets more traffic than PornHub. SpankBang has better video quality. Eporner lets you download 4K videos for free — something PornHub stopped offering years ago.
This guide covers the five best PornHub alternatives, which ones work in the UK and blocked US states, and when premium options are worth considering.
PornHub didn't suddenly become bad content-wise — it became inaccessible for millions of users. Here's what's happening:
Even if you're not in a blocked region — some users just want more variety, less AI-generated content, or a site that still lets you download videos (PornHub stripped that feature for non-premium users).
| Site | Monthly Traffic | 4K? | Free Downloads? | Works in UK? | Ad Level | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XVideos | 2.56B visits | Some | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| SpankBang | ~250M visits | ✅ Real 4K | ✅ Registered (free) | ✅ Yes | High (pop-under) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| xHamster | ~500M visits | Some | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Eporner | ~200M visits | ✅ 4K focus | ✅ Best option | ✅ Yes | Medium (pop-ups) | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| XNXX | ~1.5B visits | Limited | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| PornHub | ~900M visits | ✅ Premium | ❌ Premium only | ❌ Blocked | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Here's something most people don't know: XVideos gets more traffic than PornHub. According to Semrush data from September 2025, XVideos logged 2.56 billion visits in a single month. PornHub sits around 900 million. XVideos is factually the world's largest free porn site by visitors.
It belongs to WGCZ Holding, a Czech company, which is why it hasn't been swept up in the same age verification battles as PornHub (owned by Canadian-based Aylo/MindGeek).
Why it's good: Massive library, fast loading, works everywhere PornHub is blocked, free downloads, mobile-optimized UI that Reddit consistently rates above PornHub's.
What's weaker: Content moderation is looser than PornHub. After PornHub's 2020 purge of unverified content, PH's remaining library is more curated. XVideos has more raw volume but less quality control. Search filters are also less sophisticated.
Bottom line: If you want the closest thing to PornHub's scale that works everywhere, XVideos is it.
SpankBang has become the go-to recommendation on Reddit threads whenever someone asks for a PornHub alternative. The reason: cleaner interface, better average video quality, and real 4K content — not just videos labeled 4K that play at 1080p.
The trade-off is aggressive pop-under ads when you first land on the site. This is SpankBang's biggest complaint. The fix is simple: install uBlock Origin in your browser before visiting. With uBlock, it's actually one of the pleasantest tube sites to use.
Free registered accounts (no payment required) unlock HD downloads, saved playlists, and watch history. PornHub removed the download feature from free accounts years ago — SpankBang kept it.
Bottom line: Best pick if you want quality over quantity. Use uBlock Origin.
xHamster is consistently recommended in UK Reddit threads post-PornHub block: "just use xhamster, works fine without VPN in UK" is a common response. It's one of the most established alternative tubes, strong on community-created and amateur content.
The difference from PornHub: xHamster's moderation sits between XVideos (loose) and post-2020 PornHub (strict). More UGC variety than PH, better moderation than XVideos. It also runs xHamster Live — a built-in cam site — making it a decent one-stop option.
Bottom line: Best if you prefer amateur and community-made content over studio productions.
Eporner is the best option if your priority is 4K video quality and free offline downloads. The site explicitly specializes in 4K and UHD content with 54,000+ full-length videos. Downloads are free — registered accounts (free) can download in MP4 at multiple quality levels including 4K.
Security caveat: BearVPN's January 2026 analysis found that Eporner's domain is clean, but its ad network is "hostile" — pop-up and redirect risks exist. This is the same caveat as SpankBang. The solution is the same: uBlock Origin. With an ad blocker, Eporner is excellent for its niche.
Bottom line: Only go here if 4K quality and downloads are your main requirements. uBlock is non-negotiable.
XNXX is part of the same WGCZ group as XVideos, meaning it benefits from the same Czech/European regulatory environment that keeps it accessible in places like India and Pakistan where most tube sites are blocked.
The interface is more minimalist than XVideos — which you'll either love or find boring. Library is comparable in scale. It's not the best-designed or best-moderated option, but it's the one that works when everything else fails.
Bottom line: Backup option. Use XVideos first, XNXX if XVideos is somehow restricted in your specific country.
| Region | PornHub Status | Best Alternatives | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 🔴 Blocked (Feb 2026) | XVideos, xHamster, SpankBang, Eporner | All four work without VPN. Reddit UK consensus: xHamster or SpankBang. |
| France | 🔴 Blocked (Feb 2026) | XVideos, SpankBang, xHamster | Same age verification law as UK. WGCZ sites unaffected. |
| 24 US States | 🟡 Blocked in TX, LA, FL, MT, NC, UT, VA + others | SpankBang, XVideos, Eporner | PH chose to block rather than comply with age verification. SpankBang and XVideos didn't implement same restrictions. |
| India | 🔴 Blocked (2018) | XNXX, XVideos | Both work reliably. Other alternatives have inconsistent availability. |
| Pakistan | 🔴 Blocked | XNXX, XVideos | WGCZ group sites are most consistently available. |
| Russia | 🔴 Blocked (2014) | XVideos, xHamster | Both accessible with standard connection in most cases. |
| USA (unrestricted states) | ✅ Available | All options work. SpankBang for quality. | No block — choice based on preference, not geography. |
The sites above are all free. If you're looking for consistently higher production quality, no ads, and exclusive content — premium networks are the answer.
AdultTime gives you access to 60,000+ videos from 400+ studios (including Brazzers, Evil Angel, Falcon Studios) for around $8.25/month on an annual plan. No ads, 4K where available, and a VR section with 900+ scenes. Reddit calls it "Netflix for porn but actually good." If you're going premium, this is the best value network.
The iconic studio brand. Around $17.99/month — notably, Brazzers is also included inside AdultTime as a channel, so AdultTime subscribers get it for less. Worth paying if you want professional studio content with consistent quality and 4K.
Honesty: PornHub isn't replaced 1-for-1. It still does some things better than any alternative:
If you're in the US (unblocked state), PornHub is still a solid choice. But SpankBang as a secondary site makes sense — better 4K, free downloads, and Reddit's recommendation for when PH's algorithm gets stale.
The real value of this article is for UK, France, and blocked US state users: you have good options, they're free, and you don't need a VPN.
XVideos is the best overall — it gets more traffic than PornHub (2.56 billion visits/month vs ~900 million) and works without VPN in the UK, France, and blocked US states. For cleaner UI and better 4K quality, SpankBang is the better pick. For amateur content, xHamster.
XVideos, xHamster, SpankBang, Eporner, and XNXX all work in the UK without a VPN as of April 2026. PornHub was blocked under the Online Safety Act age verification requirement — these sites haven't implemented the same restrictions. Reddit UK regularly recommends xHamster and SpankBang as defaults.
More by volume, less by curation. XVideos has 2.56 billion monthly visitors vs PornHub's ~900 million — it's factually larger by traffic. The content library is also bigger. However, PornHub deleted 10M+ unverified videos in 2020, making its remaining library more curated. PornHub has better search; XVideos has more raw content.
Yes, with one caveat: install uBlock Origin before your first visit. SpankBang itself doesn't host malware — but its ad network triggers aggressive pop-under ads on first click, which can include redirects. With an ad blocker, SpankBang is one of the cleaner free tube experiences available. Registered accounts (free) get fewer interruptions.
Better than PornHub, actually. Eporner offers free MP4 downloads at multiple quality levels including 4K. SpankBang allows downloads for registered (free) accounts. XNXX and xHamster also support downloads. PornHub removed downloads for unregistered users years ago — the alternatives are ahead here.
Unlikely without age verification implementation. The Online Safety Act requires it. PornHub's parent company Aylo has shown a pattern of blocking regions rather than complying with verification laws (they did the same in 16+ US states). A VPN will restore access, but the alternatives listed here are free and don't require one.
AdultTime is better value — 60,000+ videos from 400+ studios including Brazzers itself, for ~$8.25/month (annual). Brazzers standalone is ~$17.99/month for one network. If you want premium studio quality, AdultTime gives you more for less. If you specifically want Brazzers content only, it's still an option but you're overpaying vs AdultTime.