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Pornhub: review of the free porn video site
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Studio channels and creators make Pornhub a useful starting point for following your favorites for free. For full studio scenes, the paid Premium membership is the upgrade: it adds more than 350,000 reserved videos and removes the ads.
Pornhub
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| Type | Aylo's general free tube, with an optional Pornhub Premium subscription |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aylo Freesites Ltd |
| Player | 240p to 1080p for free, 720p by default, no downloads |
| Uploads | Only verified models and partner studios can publish |
| Premium | Free week then €9.99 every 30 days, or €99.99 a year, renewing |
| Payment | SEPA, online banking, cryptocurrency or Alipay, no cards, Vendo as reseller |
| Refunds | No ordinary refunds or prorating for partially used periods. Discretionary relief for prolonged unavailability. Crypto request within 90 days, if technically feasible |
| Age checks | Required in several countries before the full library |
Pornhub in the Aylo catalog
Aylo owns Pornhub, and Aylo Freesites Ltd operates it alongside YouPorn and RedTube. Brazzers and Reality Kings also belong to the group, with channels that introduce their scenes on Pornhub. Access to the full catalog may require an account and age verification.
Following Pornhub creators
Channels keep a creator's or studio's videos together. A free account lets you follow them, save favorites and build playlists, or lists of videos. Start with a studio you recognize, then explore the creators suggested nearby.
The homepage brings together trending videos, categories and popular searches. The Straight, Gay, Trans and Sapphic selector changes the catalog's focus. Sapphic covers content between women. Other menu sections lead to performer profiles, the community, photos, GIFs and a partner's live cams. There are thirteen interface languages.
Shorties for mobile viewing
Shorties is Pornhub's feed of vertical videos. Scroll through it, then open a creator's profile to find more of their content. The Clip tool lets you cut out a passage to share.
Free channels and Premium studios
Pornhub categories can hold hundreds of thousands of videos: Big Tits lists 318,307, 18-25 has 311,180 and MILF has 212,595. Amateur channels sit alongside studio channels. To explore a genre, open its category and follow the profiles behind videos you enjoy.
Full scenes on Pornhub Premium
Premium adds more than 350,000 reserved videos, including full scenes from Brazzers, Reality Kings, Mofos, Babes, Twistys, Digital Playground and Kink. Gay content includes Sean Cody, Machofucker, GayHoopla and Beef Cake Hunter. Some scenes offer 4K, a resolution above standard high definition, or virtual reality footage in 2160p for a compatible headset.
Creators and scene partners
Publishing is open to two programs: the Model Program for identity-verified creators and the Content Partner Program for studios whose documents are checked. People appearing in creators' videos also have their identity checked and give consent to recording and distribution. Once consent is two years old, a new agreement is required before further scenes with that partner can be published.
Published moderation figures
Pornhub releases moderation figures every six months. In the first half of 2026, 795,842 videos were submitted, 608,665 published and 48,536 blocked at upload or removed for rule violations. Video and photo removals, including older content, totaled 177,955 during that period, with 1,845 removed for non-consensual content. Visitors can report videos using the button below the player, and creators can appeal a removal.
Creator earnings
Pornhub shares advertising revenue from free videos with Model Program creators. The account holder must appear in videos that earn revenue. Their share depends on a tier reviewed each quarter and their videos' performance. Payments are monthly once earnings reach $100.
The Premium trial and plans
Advertising funds Pornhub’s free catalog. New Premium members get seven free days, then €9.99 every 30 days. The annual plan costs €99.99 up front and renews. Both periods also have one-off payment options, with VAT included. Cancel through Manage Account or support before renewal. Ordinary refunds are excluded, with discretionary relief for extended downtime. Cryptocurrency refund requests are discretionary, due within 90 days and subject to technical feasibility.
| Plan | First payment | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Trial week | €0 | €9.99 every 30 days |
| One month | €9.99 | €9.99 every 30 days |
| One year | €99.99 | €99.99 every 365 days |
Premium alongside RED and GOLD
| Pornhub Premium | XVideos RED | XNXX GOLD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | €9.99 | €9.99 | €9.99 |
| Year | €99.99 | €95.88 | €95.88 |
| Trial | Seven free days | None | None |
| Downloads | No | Yes, in HD | Yes |
| Refunds | No routine refunds | 14-day withdrawal | 14-day withdrawal |
Resolution and accessibility
Free playback offers 240p, 480p, 720p and 1080p, with 1080p meaning Full HD. The player starts at 720p. Choose a sharper image when your connection can handle it, or lower the resolution to reduce interruptions. Downloads are unavailable on Pornhub and Premium.
Captions and audio description
Closed Captions gathers videos with subtitles. Described Video offers audio description, a spoken account of the action for viewers with low vision. These categories give you a direct route to accessible content.
Premium payments and account security
Premium accepts SEPA direct debit, online banking transfers, cryptocurrency and Alipay, with Vendo as reseller. SEPA takes payment directly from a bank account. Bank cards are not accepted. Relevant direct debits carry the CENTROHELP.EU descriptor rather than the Pornhub name. A rejected debit can incur administration fees.
Account security settings offer two-factor authentication: a further login code supplied by Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator. The account also stores viewing history, which matters if more than one person uses the same login.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Studio and creator channels in one catalog.
- Free favorites and personal playlists.
- Full scenes and ad-free viewing through Premium.
- Shorties for vertical videos on a phone.
- Dedicated captions and audio description categories.
Weaknesses
- Limited ways to pay for a subscription.
- An unattended trial turns into a renewing subscription.
- Your collection depends on online playback.
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Verdict
Who it suits
- Keeping up with favorite creators
- Watching several studios with one membership
- Watching short videos on a phone
Who should skip it
- Building an offline collection
- Paying exclusively by card
- Sharing a login without keeping history
The free account makes it easy to organize videos from favorite creators and several studios. For viewers who regularly watch full studio scenes, the trial lets you explore Pornhub Premium's partner catalog before choosing a renewing plan.
A monthly plan suits occasional visits. Regular viewers who have already found channels they want to follow can use the annual plan's advertised 17% saving.
Following favorite channels is easy on Pornhub, which we rate three out of five. Premium brings familiar studios and their full scenes together, though the limited payment options can make subscribing less convenient.