Following Pornhub's decision to block access in Florida due to new age-verification laws, the state has experienced a significant surge in demand for VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). Data from vpnMentor indicates an astonishing 1,150% increase in VPN interest within the first few hours of the site's withdrawal on January 1, 2025.
This spike is attributed to Florida's implementation of House Bill 3 (HB3), which Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law. The legislation mandates that websites hosting adult content verify users' ages through official identification, aiming to prevent minors from accessing explicit material. Non-compliant platforms face fines of up to $50,000 per violation.
