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Age Verification Laws Send VPN Use Soaring—and Threaten the Open Internet
A law requiring UK internet users to verify their age to access adult content has led to a huge surge in VPN downloads—and ...
Brits warned over VPN risks as new Online Safety Act rules enforce age verification
Web users considering downloading a VPN are being urged to do their research properly to avoid scams and malware.
VPN apps are topping UK app stores right now – here’s why
VPNs are now among the most downloaded apps in UK app stores following the implementation of age verification. As of July 25, 2025, the UK’s new law requires sites hosting content deemed for adults to ...
VPN downloads surge as UK Online Safety Act rules block adult sites – and Government reveals whether apps will be BANNED
A BAN on VPNs used to get around porn age verification checks has been ruled out. VPN apps have skyrocketed since the Online Safety Act came into effect last week. It’s designed to protect ...
Everyone's racing to get a VPN today, and here's why
Today's enforcement of the UK government's Online Safety Act seemingly has many racing to get a VPN, with searches surging ...
Major VPN provider sees a huge spike in sign ups as age verification law comes into effect in the UK
The Proton VPN Observatory reported that Proton VPN sign ups in the UK have increased by 1,400% over the baseline. The spike ...