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Chiara Castro

Missouri search for VPNs quadruples as age verification laws kick in

State flag of Missouri outside the state's capital building.
  • Search for 'VPN' in Missouri soars as age verification law comes into effect
  • On November 30, age checks became mandatory to access adult content
  • All websites containing 33% of "material harmful to minors" need to comply

The number of Missouri residents searching for VPNs has quadrupled since the introduction of state-wide age verification laws on November 30, 2025.

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