The image-hosting platform - which is widely used to make memes - was facing a fine over its use of children's data.
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Image-hosting platform Imgur has blocked people in the UK from accessing its content.

Imgur is used by millions to make and share images such as memes across the web, particularly on Reddit and in online forums.

But UK users trying to access Imgur on Tuesday were met with an error message saying “content not available in your region” - with Imgur content shared on other websites also no longer showing.

The UK’s data watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), said it recently notified the platform’s parent company, MediaLab AI, of plans to fine Imgur after probing its approach to age checks and use of children’s personal data.

The BBC has approached MediaLab AI for comment.

A help article on Imgur’s US website, seen by the BBC, states that “from September 30, 2025, access to Imgur from the United Kingdom is no longer available”.

“UK users will not be able to log in, view content, or upload images. Imgur content embedded on third-party sites will not display for UK users.”