xHamster Cookie Policy changes — first seen 2026-08-22 (NOTED)

What changed, in plain language

xHamster updated its cookie list with small housekeeping edits. It added two cookies that were not listed before — one for security (blocking cross-site request forgery attacks) and one that powers a "Fix xHamster translations" feature. It also reworded two existing entries: the age-verification cookie is now shown as "av_..." with a clearer description, and one cookie's purpose was relabeled from viewing liked content to a content editing tool. No new tracking, sharing, or advertising cookies were added, and no rights changed.

Changelog

+ ADDEDNew security cookie added to the essential list
A cookie called x_csrf_token was added. It protects the site from a common attack where another website tricks your browser into doing things on xHamster without your permission. It lasts only for your browsing session.
| x\_csrf\_token | xhamster.com | Protects the website against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) | session |
+ ADDEDNew cookie for the translation-fixing feature
A cookie called translation_suggest was added to the functionality/performance list. It supports the "Fix xHamster translations" feature and only lasts for your session.
| translation\_suggest | xhamster.com | Enables the feature "Fix xHamster translations" | session |
± CHANGEDAge-verification cookie name and description clarified
The cookie previously listed as "av" is now listed as "av_...", suggesting it is a family of cookies with different endings. The description changed from the vague "AV for applicable countries" to "Enables the age verification process in applicable jurisdictions." It still lasts 365 days — that did not change.
| av | xhamster.com | AV for applicable countries | 365 days |
| av\_... | xhamster.com | Enables the age verification process in applicable jurisdictions | 365 days |
± CHANGEDPurpose of the my-content-line-view cookie relabeled
This session cookie's stated purpose changed from letting you view your liked-content page to enabling a content editing tool. The cookie and its short lifespan are the same; only the description changed.
| my-content-line-view | xhamster.com | Enables viewing page of liked content | session |
| my-content-line-view | xhamster.com | Enables content editing tool | session |

Full text changes

COLOUR MARKS THE SEVERITY OF A FLAGGED CLAUSE · + AND − MARK ADDED AND REMOVED

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75	75	The following list includes the essential cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date.
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77	77	\| Cookie Name \| Domain \| Purpose/Function \| TTL \|
78	78	\| --- \| --- \| --- \| --- \|
79	79	\| \_id \| xhamster.com \| Authentication session key \| session \|
80		\| av \| xhamster.com \| AV for applicable countries \| 365 days \|
	80	\| av\_... \| xhamster.com \| Enables the age verification process in applicable jurisdictions \| 365 days \|
81	81	\| c-xh-env-{username} \| xhamster.com \| Show tooltip after failed email verification redirect \| 10 min \|
82	82	\| c-xh-ev-{username} \| xhamster.com \| Hide tooltip after email verification redirect \| 30 days \|
83	83	\| c-xh-na \| xhamster.com \| Creator's Dashboard notification \| 30 days \|
84	84	\| c-xhl-na \| xhamster.com \| Creator's Dashboard notification \| 30 days \|
85	85	\| cookie\_accept, cookie\_accept\_v2 \| xhamster.com \| Stores user consent to cookie categories \| 365 / 3 days \|
86	86	\| old\_browser \| xhamster.com \| Enables visiting from old version, unsupported browsers \| 30 days \|
108	108	\| pShowMob, pShowMob2 \| xhamster.com \| Limits the frequency of advertisements on mobile version \| 60 min \|
109	109	\| pShow, pShow2 \| xhamster.com \| Limits the frequency of advertisements on desktop version \| 60 min \|
110	110	\| video\_view\_count \| xhamster.com \| Limits the frequency of postitial advertisements \| 3 hour \|
111	111	\| 2fa\_needed \| xhamster.com \| Enables two-factor authentication, when applicable \| 60 sec \|
112	112	\| ageProtectAgreement \| xhamster.com \| 18+ overlay for applicable countries \| 365 days \|
113	113	\| stats\_cd \| xhamster.com \| User's clicks functionality \| 20 sec \|
	114	\| x\_csrf\_token \| xhamster.com \| Protects the website against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) \| session \|
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115	116	Functionality cookies (giving you a better online experience)
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117	118	These cookies remember your preferences and tailor the Website to provide enhanced features, without identifying you. Without these cookies, we cannot remember your choices or personalize your online experience. We use this type of cookies to:
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119	120	- login faster by recognizing you if you are logged into the Website; and
138	139	\| x\_viewes \| xhamster.com \| Recommendation filter \| 7 days \|
139	140	\| last\_video\_search \| xhamster.com \| Recommendation identifier \| 30 minutes \|
140	141	\| u-c-channels \| xhamster.com \| Enables models' page history \| 30 days \|
141	142	\| u-v-channels \| xhamster.com \| Enables video category page history \| 30 days \|
142	143	\| u-p-channels \| xhamster.com \| Enables photo category page history \| 30 days \|
143	144	\| dating \| xhamster.com \| Preferences/filters for dating \| session \|
144		\| my-content-line-view \| xhamster.com \| Enables viewing page of liked content \| session \|
	145	\| my-content-line-view \| xhamster.com \| Enables content editing tool \| session \|
145	146	\| last\_photo\_search \| xhamster.com \| Recommendation identifier \| 30 minutes \|
146	147	\| x\_redirect \| xhamster.com \| Redirect loop detection \| 1 min \|
147	148	\| x\_redirect\_prv \| xhamster.com \| Redirect loop detection \| 1 min \|
148	149	\| x\_notifications:filters \| xhamster.com \| Notification page filters configuration \| 30 days \|
149	150	\| slided \| xhamster.com \| Enables sliding function on mobile version \| session \|
150	151	\| ab\_log \| xhamster.com \| A/B test support \| 10 min \|
158	159	\| x\_vdnkey \| xhamster.com \| Night mode preference \| 356 days \|
159	160	\| x\_vdnkey-light \| xhamster.com \| Day mode preference \| 356 days \|
160	161	\| pr-rej-not-{month}{year} \| xhamster.com \| Rejected videos notification \| 30 days \|
161	162	\| p-xh-pdp \| xhamster.com \| Payment details for producers \| 1 day \|
162	163	\| c-xh-rvn-{username} \| xhamster.com \| Hide rejected video count notification \| 7 days \|
163	164	\| a-xh-pdp \| xhamster.com \| Hide payment details update popup for creators \| 1 day \|
	165	\| translation\_suggest \| xhamster.com \| Enables the feature "Fix xHamster translations" \| session \|
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165	167	Targeting cookies
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167	169	These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. both on the Website and on other websites These cookies can track your browsing history across the Website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed.
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169	171	The following list includes the targeting cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date. You may disable these cookies by clicking on the manage button on the upper right corner of this page.