GITNUXREPORT 2025

Porn Search Statistics

Porn searches globally exceed 4.3 billion monthly, reflecting widespread adult content consumption.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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Over 4.3 billion searches are made on porn sites each month worldwide

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Pornhub reports over 115 million visitors per day

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The average number of daily visitors to Pornhub was around 115 million in 2022

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Pornhub's 2022 report states that the United States had the highest number of views, followed by India and the UK

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The top age demographic engaging with adult content is between 25-34 years old

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About 1 million new videos are uploaded to porn sites every year

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Over 90% of the porn videos uploaded to popular sites feature heterosexual content

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The popularity of certain genres like BDSM and fetish content has grown by over 40% in recent years

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Around 90% of adult films produced in the US are distributed online, primarily through subscription-based or free sites

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The genre “amateur” accounts for roughly 65% of all user-generated adult videos, indicating a preference for authentic content

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The most common language for pornographic content is English, representing approximately 80% of available material

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The majority of pornographic actors are between the ages of 18-34

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The gender distribution of adult content consumers is roughly 59% male and 41% female

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The porn industry generates approximately $97 billion annually globally

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The global online pornography market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2028

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The growth of VR adult content has increased by over 150% in the last two years, reflecting rising interest in immersive experiences

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The global demand for adult content is expected to increase by 20% over the next five years, driven by technological advancements

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The average monthly expenditure on adult content subscriptions globally is estimated at around $15

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The growth of live cam shows has increased by over 200% in recent years, highlighting a shift toward interactive adult entertainment

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The average age at first exposure to pornography is around 11 years old

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Approximately 70% of boys and 30% of girls have seen pornography by age 15

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The United States accounts for nearly 40% of global web searches for porn

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87% of men and 31% of women access pornography monthly

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The average user spends approximately 6 minutes per session on adult websites

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The percentage of internet users who watch pornography has increased by 20% since 2010

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42% of those who watch pornography report that it negatively affects their real-life relationships

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Nearly 60% of youth in the United States have been exposed to pornographic content by the age of 15

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The most common reason cited for watching porn is curiosity, followed by sexual pleasure

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More than 80% of young men and women report viewing porn at some point by age 18

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The average age when people first watch porn is 12-13 years old

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84% of respondents in a 2022 survey said that porn is easily accessible on their devices

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In 2022, about 2% of all internet searches were related to pornography

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66% of users say they prefer watching amateur adult videos over professional content

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Approximately 18% of internet traffic is dedicated to adult sites, making it one of the most trafficked categories

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The percentage of teens who have viewed sexual content online is approximately 85%

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In a survey, 45% of women reported watching pornography at least once a month

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The majority of adult website traffic comes from mobile devices, accounting for over 75% of visits

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Approximately 90% of new users find adult content through free websites

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About 30% of women who watch porn prefer romantic or softcore content, rather than hardcore

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The average number of pornographic videos viewed per month per user varies but is estimated at around 10-20

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About 60% of pornographic content is consumed during nighttime hours, specifically between 9 PM and 3 AM

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More than 50% of viewers report that watching porn increases their sexual arousal and desire

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Around 65% of women and 80% of men report that viewing porn has influenced their attitudes toward sex

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40% of individuals report feeling guilty after watching pornography, according to mental health surveys

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The percentage of repeat visits to adult websites is about 60%, indicating high user retention

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The most popular day of the week for viewing pornography is Saturday, followed by Sunday, based on site traffic data

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The average duration of a person’s porn consumption session is approximately 10 minutes

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Women who watch porn tend to prefer romantic or artistic genres over explicit material, rating them higher than men

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Nearly 45% of users who browse adult content online report doing so during work hours, indicating high workplace accessibility

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The percentage of households with internet access and parental controls active is over 75%, helping prevent children from accessing pornographic content

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The number of searches for "hardcore" content has declined slightly as casual viewers increase preference for softer material

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35% of adult content users have reported experiencing some form of regret or shame after viewing, according to psychological studies

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The percentage of women who watch pornography now surpasses 30%, showing a substantial rise over the last decade

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Online porn searches peak during the late evening hours, specifically between 10 PM and 1 AM, based on traffic data

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Key Highlights

  • Over 4.3 billion searches are made on porn sites each month worldwide
  • The porn industry generates approximately $97 billion annually globally
  • The average age at first exposure to pornography is around 11 years old
  • Approximately 70% of boys and 30% of girls have seen pornography by age 15
  • Pornhub reports over 115 million visitors per day
  • The United States accounts for nearly 40% of global web searches for porn
  • 87% of men and 31% of women access pornography monthly
  • The average user spends approximately 6 minutes per session on adult websites
  • The percentage of internet users who watch pornography has increased by 20% since 2010
  • About 1 million new videos are uploaded to porn sites every year
  • 42% of those who watch pornography report that it negatively affects their real-life relationships
  • The majority of pornographic actors are between the ages of 18-34
  • Nearly 60% of youth in the United States have been exposed to pornographic content by the age of 15

With over 4.3 billion searches each month and a global industry generating nearly $97 billion annually, the world of online pornography reveals surprising insights into consumption habits, age of first exposure, gender dynamics, and technological shifts shaping modern sexuality.

Audience Engagement and Demographics

  • Over 4.3 billion searches are made on porn sites each month worldwide
  • Pornhub reports over 115 million visitors per day
  • The average number of daily visitors to Pornhub was around 115 million in 2022
  • Pornhub's 2022 report states that the United States had the highest number of views, followed by India and the UK
  • The top age demographic engaging with adult content is between 25-34 years old

Audience Engagement and Demographics Interpretation

With over 4.3 billion searches monthly and Pornhub attracting an astonishing 115 million daily visitors, the data underscores that adult curiosity spans continents and age groups, making it clear that digital intimacy is a universal affair—ironic perhaps, but undeniably a reflection of modern society’s complex relationship with privacy, technology, and identity.

Content Production and Consumption Trends

  • About 1 million new videos are uploaded to porn sites every year
  • Over 90% of the porn videos uploaded to popular sites feature heterosexual content
  • The popularity of certain genres like BDSM and fetish content has grown by over 40% in recent years
  • Around 90% of adult films produced in the US are distributed online, primarily through subscription-based or free sites
  • The genre “amateur” accounts for roughly 65% of all user-generated adult videos, indicating a preference for authentic content
  • The most common language for pornographic content is English, representing approximately 80% of available material

Content Production and Consumption Trends Interpretation

With over a million new videos uploaded annually and a clear preference for authentic, English-language content within a predominantly heterosexual landscape, the evolving landscape of adult entertainment underscores both mainstream popularity and the surging interest in niche genres like BDSM and fetishism—reflecting wider cultural shifts towards personalization and experimentation.

Demographics

  • The majority of pornographic actors are between the ages of 18-34
  • The gender distribution of adult content consumers is roughly 59% male and 41% female

Demographics Interpretation

While the scene skews youthful and predominantly male, these statistics highlight that adult content consumption reflects a diverse audience, emphasizing that curiosity and interest transcend age and gender boundaries.

Industry Revenue and Market Size

  • The porn industry generates approximately $97 billion annually globally
  • The global online pornography market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2028
  • The growth of VR adult content has increased by over 150% in the last two years, reflecting rising interest in immersive experiences
  • The global demand for adult content is expected to increase by 20% over the next five years, driven by technological advancements
  • The average monthly expenditure on adult content subscriptions globally is estimated at around $15
  • The growth of live cam shows has increased by over 200% in recent years, highlighting a shift toward interactive adult entertainment

Industry Revenue and Market Size Interpretation

With a towering $97 billion global revenue and a booming 150% surge in VR content and live cams, the adult industry is not only cashing in but also transforming into an increasingly immersive and interactive digital spectacle—proving that in the realm of adult entertainment, technology is truly the new seduction.

User Behavior and Preferences

  • The average age at first exposure to pornography is around 11 years old
  • Approximately 70% of boys and 30% of girls have seen pornography by age 15
  • The United States accounts for nearly 40% of global web searches for porn
  • 87% of men and 31% of women access pornography monthly
  • The average user spends approximately 6 minutes per session on adult websites
  • The percentage of internet users who watch pornography has increased by 20% since 2010
  • 42% of those who watch pornography report that it negatively affects their real-life relationships
  • Nearly 60% of youth in the United States have been exposed to pornographic content by the age of 15
  • The most common reason cited for watching porn is curiosity, followed by sexual pleasure
  • More than 80% of young men and women report viewing porn at some point by age 18
  • The average age when people first watch porn is 12-13 years old
  • 84% of respondents in a 2022 survey said that porn is easily accessible on their devices
  • In 2022, about 2% of all internet searches were related to pornography
  • 66% of users say they prefer watching amateur adult videos over professional content
  • Approximately 18% of internet traffic is dedicated to adult sites, making it one of the most trafficked categories
  • The percentage of teens who have viewed sexual content online is approximately 85%
  • In a survey, 45% of women reported watching pornography at least once a month
  • The majority of adult website traffic comes from mobile devices, accounting for over 75% of visits
  • Approximately 90% of new users find adult content through free websites
  • About 30% of women who watch porn prefer romantic or softcore content, rather than hardcore
  • The average number of pornographic videos viewed per month per user varies but is estimated at around 10-20
  • About 60% of pornographic content is consumed during nighttime hours, specifically between 9 PM and 3 AM
  • More than 50% of viewers report that watching porn increases their sexual arousal and desire
  • Around 65% of women and 80% of men report that viewing porn has influenced their attitudes toward sex
  • 40% of individuals report feeling guilty after watching pornography, according to mental health surveys
  • The percentage of repeat visits to adult websites is about 60%, indicating high user retention
  • The most popular day of the week for viewing pornography is Saturday, followed by Sunday, based on site traffic data
  • The average duration of a person’s porn consumption session is approximately 10 minutes
  • Women who watch porn tend to prefer romantic or artistic genres over explicit material, rating them higher than men
  • Nearly 45% of users who browse adult content online report doing so during work hours, indicating high workplace accessibility
  • The percentage of households with internet access and parental controls active is over 75%, helping prevent children from accessing pornographic content
  • The number of searches for "hardcore" content has declined slightly as casual viewers increase preference for softer material
  • 35% of adult content users have reported experiencing some form of regret or shame after viewing, according to psychological studies
  • The percentage of women who watch pornography now surpasses 30%, showing a substantial rise over the last decade
  • Online porn searches peak during the late evening hours, specifically between 10 PM and 1 AM, based on traffic data

User Behavior and Preferences Interpretation

With internet access becoming a 24/7 gateway to adult content—peaking late at night and reaching average ages as young as 11—it's clear that curiosity and convenience have turned pornography from taboo to ubiquitous, raising questions about its influence on youth, relationships, and societal perceptions of sexuality.