Pornhub Reports Majority of Profits Now Driven by VPN Services
MONTREAL, Canada – Adult entertainment giant Pornhub announced in its quarterly earnings report that VPN subscription services now account for 67% of total company profits, marking a dramatic shift from its traditional advertising-based revenue model.
The company’s “HubVPN” service generated $127 million in Q3 2025, while traditional adult content advertising contributed only $63 million during the same period.
CEO Feras Antoon described the transformation as “the most significant business pivot in our company’s history.” The shift follows nationwide age verification requirements that prompted millions of users to seek privacy solutions.
HubVPN subscriber count reached 52 million globally, making it the fastest-growing VPN service in internet history. Monthly subscription fees of $6.99 provide higher profit margins than advertising revenue ever achieved. The service operates in 97 countries with over 9,500 servers worldwide.
“We accidentally discovered our core competency,” Antoon explained during an investor call. “Privacy technology aligns perfectly with our user base’s fundamental needs.”
The company now employs more cybersecurity engineers than content moderators. Technical staff increased 400% since launching VPN services, while content acquisition budgets decreased by 60%. Industry analysts predict Pornhub will rebrand as a technology company within two years.
Wall Street responded positively to the earnings report. Pornhub’s parent company MindGeek saw stock prices surge 28% in after-hours trading. Goldman Sachs upgraded its investment rating from “hold” to “strong buy,” citing diversification benefits.
The Federal Trade Commission announced preliminary investigations into potential antitrust violations. Senator Josh Hawley called for congressional hearings on “big tech monopolization through unconventional means.”
Privacy advocates praised Pornhub’s encryption standards while questioning the company’s data collection practices. The Electronic Frontier Foundation requested transparency reports regarding user information storage and government cooperation.
Pornhub plans additional technology ventures including encrypted messaging and decentralized cloud storage. “Adult entertainment taught us about user privacy demands,” Antoon noted. “We’re simply expanding that expertise across digital services.”
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