Pornhub’s Year in Review Report Reveals Most Popular Searches for 2024

Pornhub has revealed the most searched porn this year and the data showcases that people are just as obsessed with Hentai, Milfs, and Angela White as they have ever been. The brand’s ‘Year in Review’ brings tonnes of data to the table and we’re diving deep into everything we searched for this year. This includes the most popular categories, search terms, and stars. We’re also rounding up the biggest trends as identified by the website, starting with people’s love for “Demure.” Yep, it was a modest year for adult films.

Pornhub Year in Review at a Glance

Highlights from the data include:

• Most searched porn term: Hentai
• Most popular category: Milf
• Most searched pornstar: Angela White
• Most searched movie character: Harley Quinn
• Most searched video game: Fortnite
• Average age of visitor: 38 years old
• Most popular day of the week to watch: Monday (11pm)
• Least popular day of the week to watch: Tuesday (5am)

Now, let’s check out the complete list.

Most Popular Search Terms Globally

There are no real surprises here because hentai has retained its crown as the most popular search term for the fourth year in a row. Coming in second was milf, which continues to be one of the most searched porn terms in the world. However, this year things are different in the top three for 2024 as Pinay (meaning a woman from the Philippines) has climbed two positions to become the third most searched term. Other notable list climbers include Animation (+15), Real Amateur (+10), and Teacher (+11).

Here’s a list of the most searched porn terms in the world:

1. Hentai
2. Milf
3. Pinay (+2)
4. Lesbian (-1)
5. Anal (+1)
6. Big Ass (+3)
7. Anime (+4)
8. Japanese (-4)
9. Latina (-1)
10. Asian (+3)
11. Step Mom (-2)
12. Creampie (+3)
13. Threesome (-1)
14. Animation (+15)
15. Big Tits (+3)
16. Massage (-2)
17. Cosplay (+7)
18. Ebony (-5)
19. Blowjob
20. Trans (+5)
21. Gangbang (-4)
22. BBC (-4)
23. Wife (+12)
24. 3D (+8)
25. POV (-3)
26. JOI (+6)
27. Real Amateur (+10)
28. Squirt (+4)
29. BBW (+2)
30. Teacher (+11)

Most Searched-For Pornstars

There’s big news for the industry because Angela White has overtaken Abella Danger as the most searched-for pornstar in the world in 2024. With 1,558,201,885 views to her name, Angela White might be the most searched-for, but she’s not the most popular, as Abella Danger still reigns supreme with 2,180,251,626 views on the platform. The most popular male pornstar in the world Alex Adams, who racked up 3,965,096,138 views on the platform.

Here’s a complete list of the most searched-for pornstars in the world.

1. Angela White (+1) – 1,558,201,885 views
2. Abella Danger (-1) – 2,180,251,626 views
3. Violet Myers (+2) – 728,663,235 views
4. Lana Rhoades
5. Eva Elfie (-2)
6. Alex Adams (+7) – 3,965,096,138 views
7. Johnny Sins (+2)
8. Riley Reid (-2)
9. Lexi Luna (+7)
10. Mia Malkova
11. Emily Willis (+1)
12. Sara Blonde (+19)
13. Sky Bri (-5)
14. Skylar Vox (+8)
15. Brandi Love
16. Natasha Nice (+5)
17. Lena Paul (-3)
18. Jessica Sodi (New)
19. Savannah Bond (+8)
20. Lexi Lore (+12)
21. Rae Lil Black (+2)
22. Mariana Martix (New)
23. Alina Angel (New)
24. Jordi El Nino Polla (-13)
25. Cory Chase (-5)
26. Sara Jay (+8)
27. Kendra Lust (+8)
28. Blake Blossom (+5)
29. Alexis Fawx (-1)
30. Ava Addams (-1)

Most Popular Searches in Australia

Much like the Census reveals insights into the inner workings of Australian society every few years, Pornhub’s Year in Review delves deep into what makes us humans horny. This year, Pornhub’s intrepid statisticians have revealed everything you want to know about Australians’ porn habits, here’s the most popular searches Downunder.

1. Asian (+2)
2. Milf
3. Hentai (+1)
4. Lesbian (-3)
5. Threesome
6. Massage
7. Creampie (+1)
8. Anal (-1)
9. Indian
10. Latina
11. JOI (+11)
12. Big Tits (-1)
13. Big Ass (+1)
14. POV (+2)

Most Popular Categories

We’ve mentioned this in previous years, but gathering reliable data on categories can be tough because these trends change over time. For example, the ‘reality’ category saw a large increase in 2022 but did not make the list of most viewed categories for the second year in a row. This year, the classics reigned supreme with milf, anal, Japanese, lesbian, and mature rounding out the top five.

Here’s a complete list of the most popular porn categories:

1. Milf (+4)
2. Anal (+2)
3. Japanese (-1)
4. Lesbian (-3)
5. Mature (+2)
6. Ebony (-3)
7. Transgender (-1)
8. Threesome
9. Hentai
10. Amateur
11. Popular With Women (+1)
12. Asian (+4)
13. Big Tits (-3)
14. Creampie (+1)
15. Verified Amateurs (+10)
16. Cartoon (+5)
17. Big Dick
18. Big Ass (+1)
19. Public (+8)
20. Gangbang (-7)
21. Bondage (-4)
22. BBW (-3)
23. Babe (+6)
24. French (+12)
25. Female Orgasm (-1)
26. Brazilian (+9)

Countries With the Most Traffic

The following 20 countries account for 79.2% of Pornhub’s daily traffic, but there can only be one winner. That winner, once again, is the United States, which continues to drive the most traffic to Pornhub. Last year, it was the Philippines that climbed three places to overtake France, Mexico, and the United Kingdom to find themselves in second place. However, they’ve dropped a spot to round out the top three on our list behind perennially horny France.

Those Downunder (in Australia that is) barely cracked the top 20 this year after falling four places to number 17 on the list. Still, considering Australia (26.6 million) has about half the population of Columbia (52.09 million) we’re certainly punching above our weight.

Here’s a list of the countries watching the most:

1. United States
2. France (+1)
3. Philippines (-1)
4. Mexico
5. United Kingdom
6. Germany (+1)
7. Brazil (+3)
8. Italy
9. Japan (-3)
10. Canada (-1)
11. Spain
12. Poland
13. Netherlands (+2)
14. Argentina (+2)
15. Ukraine (-1)
16. Colombia (+1)
17. Australia (-4)
18. Egypt
19. Chile
20. Peru (+5)

Here’s how long these countries are staying on the website:

1. Mexico – 11 min 01 sec
2. Netherlands – 10 min 51 sec
3. United States – 10 min 37 sec
4. Canada – 10 min 26 sec
5. Italy – 10 min 23 sec
6. France – 9 min 48 sec
7. Australia – 9 min 42 sec
8. Japan – 9 min 42 sec
9. Ukraine – 9 min 25 sec
10. Spain – 9 min 23 sec
11. Colombia – 9 min 14 sec
12. United Kingdom – 9 min 13 sec
13. Egypt – 9 min 08 sec
14. Philippines – 9 min 01 sec
15. Argentina – 8 min 49 sec
16. Chile – 8 min 48 sec
17. Germany – 8 min 46 sec
18. Brazil – 8 min 45 sec
19. Peru – 8 min 39 sec
20. Poland – 8 min 35 sec

What Devices Do People Watch Porn On?

90.5% of all traffic to Pornhub comes from smartphones, but that number is actually down -1% from the previous period. The biggest takeaway might be the rise of desktop and tablet, where the humble CPU increased by 11% and the tablet by 8%.

Here’s a list of what devices people are using to watch videos:

• Phone: 90.5% of total traffic
• Desktop: 7.9% of total traffic
• Tablet: 1.6% of total traffic

Hilariously, gaming consoles continue to be a popular way to watch porn. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular devices:

• PlayStation 5: 60%
• PlayStation 4: 35%
• Xbox: 4.9%
• Other (3DS/PS Vita): 0.1%

Previously, 81.7% of visitors came from PlayStation consoles, but that’s increased again with PlayStation now accounting for 95% of the market. Once again, Xbox saw a large decrease compared to last year with an overall decrease of 70%. Hilariously, 4.9% of console traffic came from Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita, and we can hardly believe it.

Influence of Pop Culture on Porn

Then there’s the ever-present pop culture effect. Whether through movies, TV or video games, Pornhub’s top searches are often influenced by pop culture and other worldwide events. Adult films rely heavily on fantasy and people aren’t just searching for nudity because they’re also curious about the circumstances surrounding each sexual experience. It makes sense that fans want to see their favourite movie characters engaged in these situations, which is why adult film genres like porn parodies and cosplay are trending.

Here’s a list of the most popular movies and characters:

1. Harley Quinn
2. Star Wars
3. Game of Thrones
4. Avatar
5. Harry Potter
6. Wonder Woman
7. The Incredibles
8. Black Widow
9. Deadpool
10. Batman
11. Spider-Man
12. Catwoman
13. Wolverine
14. Princess Leia
15. Elastigirl
16. 365 Days
17. Shrek
18. Power Rangers
19. Superman
20. Hulk
21. Captain Marvel
22. Batgirl
23. Star Trek
24. Joker
25. Magic Mike
26. Justice League
27. Guardians of the Galaxy
28. Captain America
29. John Wick
30. Gamora

Here’s a list of the most popular video games:

1. Fortnite
2. Genshin Impact (+4)
3. Pokémon (+1)
4. Overwatch (-2)
5. Minecraft (-2)
6. Resident Evil (+1)
7. League of Legends (+2)
8. Valorant
9. GTA 5 (+2)
10. Sims 4 (+3)
11. Cyberpunk (+1)
12. Mortal Kombat (-2)
13. Atomic Heart (-8)
14. Street Fighter
15. Fallout (+14)
16. Final Fantasy (+10)
17. Skyrim (-1)
18. Call of Duty (+3)
19. Apex Legends (-4)
20. Baldur’s Gate (+2)
21. Among Us (+6)
22. Splatoon (-5)
23. God of War (-4)
24. The Witcher (-6)
25. Tomb Raider (-1)
26. Super Mario (-6)
27. Mass Effect (-4)
28. Red Dead Redemption
29. Detroit: Become Human (-4)
30. The Legend of Zelda (-1)

Biggest Porn Trends This Year

These are the 5 biggest trends in porn for 2024:

1. Demure Desires

Searches for the term “Demure” rose a whopping 133% in 2024 as people looked for a more reserved, mature, and meaningful combination in their adult films. Unsurprisingly, “Mindful” searches grew too with “Mindful pleasure” up 112%, “mindful JOI” up 87%, and “mindful sex” up 72%.

2. The Secret Lives of Pornhub Wives

Following the trend of social media, so-called ‘trad wive’ searches became some of the most popular on the platform with “traditional wife” up 34%, and “tradwife” up a whopping 72%. Hilariously, Mormon searches followed suit, and Mormon-related searches surged in general:

• “Mormon wife” +71%
• “Mormon sex” +92%
• “Mormon missionary” +68%
• “Mormon threesome” +122%

3. Coworker Crushes

People are back at work, and “Coworker” searches grew +92% in response. We wouldn’t expect that to slow down anytime soon as “Sex in the office” was up 31%, “workplace fantasy” was up 57%, and “workplace orgy” was up 19%. There’s plenty of spice going on in these searches, and HR wants to know all about it.

4. Going for Gold

With a surprise for no one, “Sex Olympics” was the top searched Olympic Games-related term on Pornhub in 2024, while “nude Olympics” came in a close second. Athlete-related searches surged:

• “Athlete” +88%
• “Gymnastics” +79%
• “Swimmer” +101%
• “Volleyball” +165%

5. Animated Arousal

Once again, Hentai is the most searched porn term in the world, and it’s no surprise that animated videos have trended upwards. By the numbers alone, “Anime” rose +4 spots to become the 7th most searched term, “Animation” searches grew +28%, and “3D” animation grew +19%. It’s clear that this is a category that won’t slow down anytime soon.

Man of Many’s Conclusion

As we said last year, when it comes to watching porn, there’s no hard and fast rule for getting it right. Nothing in life is a sure thing, however, if you look at the data from Pornhub’s 2024 Year in Review, you’re statistically more likely to hit with hentai than anything else. No matter what you search for, your preferences or dislikes, at the end of the day Pornhub has a plethora of options to help you rub one out.