PornDig

Porndig first hit the scene in 2004 as a porn search engine. The world was different back then. The Web was on the cusps of transitioning to Web 2.0, Paris Hilton’s sex video was breaking the Internet, and Porndig didn’t host a single video. Times have obviously changed. Visit Porndig today and you will notice its entire model has evolved. But some things haven’t changed: namely the way Porndig approaches its business models.

Just like Porndig’s idea to create a one-size-fits-all adult search engine was unusual in the early 2000’s, Porndig approaches the problem of moderation on the site slightly differently than other free tube sites. In the same spirit as Wikipedia, Porndig invites users to edit every aspect of the website: video descriptions and titles, pornstar biographies, tags, and more. Porndig incentivizes the process by rewarding users with Digcoins. It is a currency exclusive to Porndig members. Once members have accrued Digcoins, they can browse Porndig's unique gift shop (again, exclusive only to Porndig members).

The more users participate in the editing process, the more Digcoins they earn. Porndig lists the milestones users must meet to receive more Digcoins. As a user earns more Digcoins, they increase their ranking. Ranking ranges from novice (0 Digcoins gained) to Master (10000 Digcoins earned). It is a great way for frequent visitors to feel like they are participating in developing the site while alleviating the editorial responsibilities of the site owner(s). This allows them to focus on other aspects of the website so it can continue to grow. Other free tube sites should consider taking this approach. It's a unique way to make visitors feel like more than mere viewers and more like they have a stake in the site itself.

Option to turn on only amateur or professional porn

From the start, it is apparent that Porndig does things a little differently. Proof of this comes from the option to only look at amateur or professional pornography. Most free tube sites do not offer this option right from the front of the homepage: finding amateur content usually involves clicking on a category labeled, 'amateur,' and hoping something worthwhile can be found within.

Porndig doesn’t do this, though. For those that want to only look at adult content with the 'amateur' tag, this allows users to browse categories with only the amateur content on display. It makes finding those amateur videos so much easier than other free tube sites, and it's an option all free tube sites need to consider implementing.

Porndig.live has a variety of cam girls

It's forgivable to assume that Porndig's cam site is yet another example of a free tube site sloppily trying to cash in on the popularity of cam girls. Although Porndig.live doesn't impress in the way that titan cam sites like Chaturbate and CamSoda do, that doesn't mean it deserves to be written off entirely either. Although the number of cam girls doesn't come close to the number of members on popular cam sites, there is enough variety where users are going to find someone worth watching.

The small number of cam girls also means there is a lower number of visitors, though that can work to one's advantage. Chatrooms are not flooded with hundreds of people trying to get the camgirl's attention, resulting in increased odds that visitors can have more intimate encounters. Less competition means more opportunities for private one-on-one sessions. Don't be fooled by the low numbers: Porndig.live is at least worth one visit.

Decent selection of categories

Porndig also has a large variety of categories to choose from. The free tube site doesn't just offer vanilla categories, either. Visitors will quickly become aware of just how many niche categories Porndig has to offer: hairy, squirter, and smoking, just to name a few. Although the categories are displayed in a sidebar of the homepage rather than a traditional tab near the top, this isn't a disadvantage like one would assume.

The categories are displayed alphabetically and so cleanly in the sidebar that it causes zero clutter. This is achieved with a scrollbar in the sidebar, allowing categories to be displayed uniformly with the rest of the site's user interface. Not only that, but Porndig also includes the most popular categories of the day in a sidebar above the A-Z categories. Finding what one wants to see is so simple that it takes only a few seconds to glean the categories and go from there.

Can combine up to three categories

After clicking a category, users will be able to combine up to three categories to create unique search results. For those that have used this feature on PornHub, it works exactly the same way. Videos that have been tagged with the selected categories are displayed, and from there, users can sort the results however they wish.

When combining categories, it becomes clear that Porndig has a large variety of content. It's rare to combine three ordinary categories together and fail to get a match. While one's mileage may vary when combining more niche categories (e.g., POV, Golden Showers, Smoking), failing to get matches isn’t going to be an issue most of the time.

This is one of the things Porndig does best. It’s a feature that more free tube sites need to implement. Like a dark mode, combining categories should be standard; why it isn’t truly boggles the mind.

Switch between sexual preferences

Here's a feature free tube sites are implementing more frequently: the ability only to see videos of a certain sexual orientation. In the same manner, as seeing only amateur or professional porn across the site, Porndig allows users to view only straight, gay, and shemale porn. Even when selecting a category, users will only see videos of the sexual orientation they specify (again, just like choosing between amateur and professional porn). The little things count when it comes to how functional a free tube site can truly be: Porndig is yet another example of this.

Over 81,000 videos

Swell features don’t mean a thing if the content isn’t there. Fortunately, Porndig features over 81,000 videos and counting. While it may not be as much as the millions of videos some free tube sites have, it’s enough variety that a person is going to have an abundance of content to look at no matter what niche or kink they are into. With the search and browsing features making finding the perfect porn super simple, these key features work together synergistically to create an experience that ensures the user is never inconvenienced.  

Random button

Adding even more convenience to its site, Porndig also features a random button. Perfect for the user that never seems to decide what they want to watch, clicking the button as the name implies loads a random video. It’s a good way to expose oneself to new types of porn as well. It can also be fun to see which random porn pops up next. For the curious and the indecisive, it’s worth clicking the random button at least once.

Good sorting options

At first glance, it may seem as if Porndig doesn’t have any sorting options. Fortunately they do, but they can only be accessed after selecting a category. Once a category has been selected, users may be surprised to learn that they can sort videos by the quality of the video (up to 4K, down to 270p) and the number of clicks. Of course, expect to sort by ratings, comments, viewings, date, and length as one would on most free tube sites.

The convenient sorting options don't stop on just the homepage. Users can also take advantage of them when clicking the 'Pornstars,' and, 'Studios,' tabs at the top that shows the most popular pornstars and studios, respectively (videos can also be sorted alphabetically in these sections as well).

Videos load quickly

It has been said by ThePornDude and other porn aficionados, and it’s once again proven here on Porndig. Free tube sites live and die by how efficiently their videos load. We live in an instant gratification society: if a video takes longer than 30-seconds to load or if it’s plagued by constant buffer and stutter issues, few people are going to have the patience to stick around and wait.

Porndig doesn't fall into this trap. Videos load quickly on mobile and desktop; zero buffering or stuttering issues were observed over the course of this review. Videos load super quick, and wait times are minimal. All free tube sites should strive to ensure its videos load as efficiently as Porndig's content.

Thumbnails could look better

The only complaint with Porndig is that the thumbnails for each video could look so much better. Although the quality of the content on Porndig does fluctuate – from a pixelated 270p resolution up to 4K – it doesn't mean that the thumbnails should look as grainy as they do. Perhaps it's a way for Porndig to ensure that content loads quickly on the homepage: whatever the reason, it makes the thumbnails look ugly. That isn't to say users will not want to click on the videos due to the thumbnails leaving less to be desired: most people will get used to the unsightliness. Still, Porndig needs to consider improving their thumbnails across the board: the pornstar thumbnails are highly detailed, so why can't the video thumbnails be the same?