Proton VPN rises to top UK app charts as porn age checks kick in
Proton VPN, a Switzerland-based virtual private network (VPN) service, has become the most downloaded free app in the UK. This surge in popularity is attributed to the implementation of the Online Safety Act, which requires users to verify their age before accessing adult content websites. The article reports a staggering 1,400% increase in UK sign-ups for Proton VPN, as people seek to bypass the new age verification requirements. The app has now surpassed ChatGPT as the most downloaded free app on the Apple App Store in the UK. Proton VPN has stated that the surge in interest has been "sustained," unlike previous short-term spikes, such as those observed in France when people temporarily lost access to certain online services.
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