VPN demand rises as Australia limits content for minorsReuters, SYDNEYAustralians were downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) in droves, while one of the world’s largest porn distributors said it was blocking users from its platforms as the country yesterday rolled out sweeping online age restriction. Australia in December became the first country to impose a nationwide ban on teenagers using social media. The country also joined Britain, France and dozens of US states requiring Web sites that disseminate pornography to verify users are at least 18 years old. The most downloaded VPN — called VPN - Super Unlimited Proxy — ranked ahead of any social media platform, the chart showed. Meanwhile, Canada-based Aylo, owner of a large network of pornography Web sites, blocked Australians from accessing the platforms RedTube and YouPorn, while presenting a version of Pornhub without explicit content.

Source: Taipei Times March 09, 2026 16:27 UTC