Best VPN for Alabama: Pornhub Workarounds

Starting October 1, Alabama residents will no longer have access to the adult website Pornhub. Due to an age verification law passed by the state legislature in April this year that was intended to prevent minors from viewing adult content, Pornhub’s parent company, Aylo, began restricting access to its adult sites in protest. Users in some states are currently unable to visit one of the most popular websites in the world, and Alabama residents are the latest case.

This follows a trend that has seen more than half a dozen states lose access to the wildly popular NSFW site. Similar bans occurred in March this year when access was blocked for Texas residents, in June when Indiana, Idaho and Kansas also lost access to the site, and most recently in July when Nebraska was also hit with a ban hammer.

Not only is this burdensome to age-appropriate Alabama residents seeking to access the site, but it also violates the constitutional protections of the First Amendment. Fortunately, there is an easy workaround: using a VPN. Just download and install your preferred VPN, connect to the server in an unblocked state, and enjoy the content.

Below you’ll find my top VPN picks for accessing Pornhub (or Aylo’s other adult content) if you’re in Alabama, where access has just been blocked. For even more great services, check out my overall list of the best VPNs.

ExpressVPN – best overall

ExpressVPN is my top choice for a VPN. It’s packed with great features, including multi-device support, ad and tracker blocking, and tons of domestic and international servers.

It’s also fast, which means you don’t have to reduce video quality to a level that makes it look like important parts are intentionally blurred. ExpressVPN also has one of the widest device support networks, so not only will you be able to access Pornhub, but you’ll also be able to view content on any device.

NordVPN – second place

NordVPN comes second only to ExpressVPN, losing out only because it’s not as intuitive and may be a bit more expensive in the long run. These are just minor issues, however, and shouldn’t detract from the fact that NordVPN is still one of the best VPN services on the market.

It’s consistently the fastest VPN I’ve ever tested, so you can stream in HD to your heart’s content. Plus, it comes with the most robust suite of security features if you need more than just privacy.

Mullvad – the best for privacy

Depending on what you want from a VPN, Mullvad may actually be your best option. Not only is it in my top five for overall speed, but more importantly, it earns top marks for privacy.

Mullvad strives to know as little as possible about its users. The service won’t ask for your email address or name, and will even accept mailed cash payments if you want. Plus, it costs just $5 a month, regardless of the plan you choose.

Proton VPN – the best free VPN

While I typically don’t recommend anyone use a free VPN due to its proven security and privacy risks, Proton VPN is one exception. This service from the famous Swiss brand Proton has an impeccable track record when it comes to user privacy. It’s also thankfully ad-free.

Like all free VPNs, there are limitations, but fortunately Proton VPN allows you to manage them relatively. At no cost, you will receive a connection limit on one device and access to five servers located in different countries around the world (including the USA). It doesn’t impose any speed or data caps on these free servers either – something that’s almost unheard of with other free VPNs.