Pornhub Launches Tor Mirror Site For Anonymous Browsing

In January 2020 Pornhub made a version of its site available as a Tor hidden service (an .onion mirror). The organization stated the Tor mirror’s purpose was to bolster user privacy and network security, and to alleviate concerns for users whose viewing habits might expose them to legal or social risk. Comparable organizations (e.g., Facebook, The New York Times, BBC) have offered Tor mirrors to provide access in censored environments and to reduce traceability.

A spokesperson explained: “We are not a piracy site. Every piece of content on this mirror is either original, openly licensed, or submitted by rights-holders who have explicitly granted permission for Tor distribution. When a legacy studio , they can do so lawfully by securing the proper licenses—just as they would for terrestrial TV or satellite radio.” pornhub launches tor mirror site for anonymous browsing

To maintain maximum privacy and prevent users from inadvertently exposing their identities, Pornhub disabled account login and video uploading features on the onion site. In January 2020 Pornhub made a version of

The launch was driven by several core privacy and safety objectives: A spokesperson explained: “We are not a piracy site

The Tor mirror is part of a series of technical efforts by Pornhub to bolster user security. Other initiatives include:

Pornhub Vice President Corey Price stated that the initiative was driven by a commitment to user confidentiality and the need for internal safeguards against hackers and surveillance. Key motivations include: User Privacy: