‘Stranger Danger’ tops parents’ online gaming worries
Published: 13 October 2026
Parents say ‘stranger danger’ is their biggest concern about their children gaming online, as more than half of young gamers play with people they have never met in person, according to a new Ofcom summary report published today.
Growing up Gaming
Published: 13 October 2026
A report summary from Ofcom looking at how gaming is a part of children’s every day lives.
Parents Power Up! How you can help your child stay safe while gaming online
Published: 7 September 2026
Last updated: 12 October 2026
We want to help parents navigate the ever-changing world of online video games and have set out some simple steps you can take for greater peace of mind while your child plays online.
Online safety regulatory documents and guidance
Published: 23 October 2025
Last updated: 12 October 2026
Latest versions of Ofcom’s online safety regulatory documents and guidance, as well as links to previous, superseded versions.
Statement: Crisis response protocol
Published: 9 June 2026
Last updated: 12 October 2026
This statement sets out our decision to recommend that service providers should prepare and apply a crisis protocol to mitigate and manage the risks arising from a significant increase in relevant illegal content and/or content harmful to children on their services.
Stakeholder pack
Published: 9 October 2026
Download the pack and accompanying graphics to help us spread the word about Power Up Parents - whether that’s through social media, newsletters, or any wider parent and carer channels.
Investigation into whether First Time Videos LLC has failed to comply with the Online Safety Act 2023
Published: 10 June 2025
Last updated: 30 September 2026
We are investigating whether First Time Videos LLC has failed/is failing to comply with its duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 to protect children from encountering pornographic content through the use of highly effective age assurance.
Investigation into the provider of Xgroovy[dot]com's compliance with the duty to prevent children from encountering pornographic content through the use of age assurance
Published: 11 September 2025
Last updated: 30 September 2026
Under our enforcement programme to protect children from encountering pornographic content through the use of age assurance, we opened an investigation into the provider of www.xgroovy.com.
Investigation into the provider of www.porntrex.com's compliance with the duty to prevent children from encountering pornographic content through the use of age assurance
Published: 20 November 2025
Last updated: 30 September 2026
We are investigating whether the provider of www.porntrex.com (‘Porntrex’) has failed, or is failing, to comply with its duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 to prevent children from encountering pornographic content on its service through the use of highly effective age assurance.
Investigation into Web Prime Inc’s compliance with the duty to prevent children from encountering pornographic content through the use of age assurance
Published: 11 September 2025
Last updated: 30 September 2026
We are investigating whether Web Prime Inc has failed, or is failing, to comply with its duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 to prevent children from encountering pornographic content on its service through the use of highly effective age assurance.