Since its emergence in 2016, OnlyFans has become a well-known platform used for displaying adult content, used by many around the world. A number users have even made a comfortable living from the content they upload and the loyal subscribers they have gathered.
OnlyFans truly has something for everyone, but some countries have implemented complete bans, prohibiting people from both uploading and viewing content on the site. These bans have been enforced as acts of internet censorship, sometimes due to moral and religious restrictions, making accessing the site illegal.
The varied restrictions and legal bans across the world have meant that creators of OnlyFans content must stay vigilant and aware of whether their posts are crossing any legal boundaries. In places with complete bans, uploading adult content could lead to criminal charges. The users of this site also must be cautious when subscribing to content where strict laws are in place.
Here’s a breakdown of where OnlyFans is banned or partially restricted as of 2025.
Countries where OnlyFans is partially banned or restricted
India
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Subscribers in India can access OnlyFans content however, the creation of adult content for the site is banned. OnlyFans creators risk being arrested if they post adult content from India.
And if you are caught uploading adult content to the site, it could result in a fine of up to one million rupees.
Russia
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While access to the site is allowed in Russia, restrictions are in place to block subscription payments. This means that people cannot pay to subscribe to their desired content and creators will not receive payments for the content they upload. This is a result of financial sanctions and banking restrictions set up in Russia to prohibit the use of such adult content.
Indonesia
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Indonesia allows varied access to the site but adult content is criminalised and so the creation and viewing of this is legally restricted.
An Indonesian OnlyFans creator was arrested in 2024, alongside nine other women after government attempts to tighten restrictions regarding the accessibility of adult content. The same creator also served 10 months in jail prior to this arrest for charges related to her OnlyFans content.
Malaysia
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In Malaysia, OnlyFans content is legally restricted however, this sanction is rarely enforced. On the other hand, the creation of adult content does go against Malaysian indecency laws and if you’re caught breaking them, it could lead to prosecution.
Philippines
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OnlyFans is not officially banned but, like Malaysia, the creation of content could leave creators facing legal charges.
Thailand
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Access to the site is possible in Thailand despite the adult content being legally restricted. However OnlyFans creators must be wary of the laws against adult content, which could lead to an arrest if their content is seen as “too obscene”.
Turkey
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OnlyFans is not officially banned in Turkey and the site is accessible for its users however, due to government monitoring, sometimes access can be temporarily blocked. These blocks are irregular and equate to various temporary restrictions rather than a complete ban of the site.
Vietnam
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Vietnam does not have an official legal ban on OnlyFans as of now but the sites accessibility is constantly monitored and restricted in correlation to online censorship laws. Users of the site must constantly remain cautious of censorship laws and ensure they abide by the restrictions in place.
Countries where OnlyFans is completely banned
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- China
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kuwait
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Sudan
- Syria
- United Arab Emirates
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