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Thereโs no definitive evidence that 4chan is currently facing an outright ban in the UK, but it is under scrutiny. In June 2025, Ofcom, the UKโs communications regulator, launched an investigation into 4chan for potential breaches of the Online Safety Act 2023. The probe focuses on whether 4chan failed to respond to statutory information requests, conduct proper risk assessments for illegal content, and implement adequate safety measures to protect users, particularly from material like child sexual abuse content. Ofcom has the power to impose fines up to ยฃ18 million or 10% of global revenue, and in severe cases, could seek a court order to block access to the site in the UK by requiring ISPs or service providers to restrict it.
A 2013 petition to block 4chan in the UK, similar to how The Pirate Bay was restricted, only garnered seven signatures and failed to gain traction, indicating limited public or governmental momentum for a full ban at that time. More recently, posts on X and web reports from June 2025 suggest concern about UK censorship efforts, with some platforms like Gab and BitChute preemptively blocking UK access due to the Online Safety Actโs regulations. However, these are not conclusive indicators of a ban on 4chan specifically.
The situation remains fluid. 4chanโs history of hosting controversial content makes it a target, but no final decision on a ban has been reported. If non-compliance persists, Ofcom could escalate to business disruption measures, potentially limiting access, though this would likely face legal and technical challenges, including users bypassing restrictions with VPNs.