While pornography was once a topic only discussed in hushed circles, this content type is prevalent across the world today. It’s reached the stage where viewers want more realism, which is where VR porn has stepped up to deliver. These sensual scenes are rising in popularity as more people explore their sexual sides with sensory toys, VR headsets, and exciting VR adult categories.
To find relevant videos that speak to specific fantasies and fetishes, viewers will usually search for porn terms. Some examples include MILF, stepmom, and nude. Understanding this data helps content creators know which niche they should aim for in the next year. Also, it gives the audience who hasn’t seen some categories a chance to explore a trending topic. For technical headset developers, they can see where to enhance the experience with more interactive controls for those tags.
Research Methodology
POVR has an extensive library of VR porn categories and tags. When viewers access our platform, they sometimes search for specific terms, giving us valuable insight into what’s trending at the moment. This information gives us the edge to know which tags the industry should produce more of in the coming year.
Google Analytics and search engine analysis also play a key role in seeing a more global view of the most searched VR porn tags of 2024. Using data from January to December 2024, we quickly assessed which categories viewers have looked for the most. Don’t worry; all data collection methods respect user privacy and comply with legal standards. That means we know what you all were searching for but not who you are.
Top 10 Most Searched VR Porn Tags of 2024
It’s time for the showdown! The data is in, and we’re ready to share the most searched VR porn tags of 2024. We also share our thoughts on why these are so popular and what we expect going forward.
Here is a multi-year-winning VR porn category. Staying in the lead, Hentai again takes the helm as the favorite among viewers. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s the sexualization of Japanese anime and manga characters, fulfilling the dreams of many fanboys.
In 2022, Psychology Today did a study on why Hentai is so popular in porn, which still holds true today. Here’s a quick summary of the main points:
- People with vivid imaginations are more prone to enjoy Hentai since it tends to fulfill dreams they’ve had about the characters already.
- Viewers are usually less extroverted and detail-orientated, much like today’s society, which loves to be indoors and on technology.
- Hentai has become a vehicle for expressing BDSM fantasies. Since many people won’t explore BDSM in real life, they prefer exploring it with anime porn.
- Viewers are experimenting with fantasy environments that are impossible to achieve in reality, such as out in space, on another planet, or in an imaginary anime world that doesn’t exist.
I want to add another point that was not noticed as a trend in 2022 but is more prevalent today. Have you noticed a rise in anime shows on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime? With these becoming more readily available, more and more people are starting to daydream about sexual scenarios with some of the characters.
With Hentai holding its reign from 2023, it’s expected to continue its winning streak into 2025.
Trans VR porn, or Transgender porn, portrays transgender or transsexual actors in various sensual scenes performing sexual acts. It makes a surprising jump from 25th in 2023 to second in the most searched VR porn tags of 2024. It looks like there’s a rise in interest in this category from all corners of the world.
There could be a few reasons for this rise in interest besides the recent woke community from the past years. First on the list is the desire to explore new things. If you’ve seen hundreds of cis people having sex, does it still turn you on? Some people need new types of content to become stimulated, and so they head to exotic porn like Trans.
You also have cis or transphobic people exploring Trans VR porn for a different reason. They might not experiment in real life due to their beliefs, but porn is a world where you can escape reality. Perhaps watching transgender porn is a way for them to overcome their feelings or see what the fuss is all about in a private setting.
Finally, Trans porn’s popularity could indicate a rise in viewers experimenting with their sexuality and gender identities. Perhaps some of them are interested in being transgender and have fantasized about it already. Instead of leaping into it, they check out video content first.
Whatever the reason, the position of Trans VR porn in second place is the surprise of the year for many.
Who remembers a time when many believed only men watched porn and women were disgusted by it? Times have really changed since then as ladies around the world are embracing the virtual sex world with the latest toys designed for them. While the For Woman porn tag wasn’t even in the top 20s last year, it’s the third-most searched term of 2024. It’s close to the first place it clinched in 2017.
Since 2015, women have steadily grown in numbers as porn viewers. If you check POVR’s VR content library, you’ll notice that most of the recipients or POV actors are male. With the steady increase in searches of For Woman porn, it’s no surprise that there’s now a tag of its own. Now women can also explore being the center of attention in a porn scene.
We’ve also seen a rise in sensual, interactive sex toys for women for use in VR porn scenes. Where ladies want to feel like they’re having sex without someone else in the room, virtual reality provides a more private and safer option.
Finally, many women that enjoy VR porn are also in relationships. You may think their partners aren’t satisfying them enough, but it could be the opposite. Some couples introduce porn into their relationships to spice up their sex lives. With adult entertainment becoming more accepted in the modern age, women are also using porn in some instances to learn new ways to please their men in bed.
In this instance, BBW stands for Big Beautiful Woman or even Big Boob Woman. Either is acceptable, and both are found in this VR porn tag. Basically, the category presents sexual scenes with gorgeous women with lots of curves and big bodies to enjoy. In 2023, the related tag Big Tits came in at about 16th, but it’s clocking in at fourth place in 2024.
I recall between 2013 and 2015 when BBW porn first saw a rising interest in internet searches. There were massive debates about why it became so popular and what it meant for the industry. One of the proposed reasons for the rise in popularity was that men were getting bored of or accustomed to skinny pornstars and wanted something more exotic.
I don’t think that’s the case today. We’ve seen plenty of BBW videos since then, and it could be that we just have more viewers looking for “exotic” content. While the world is still steering away from body-shaming, VR porn is a realm where we can celebrate gorgeous big bodies and get a taste of what they have to offer.
ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, is finding a hotspot in VR porn lately. It refers to adult content that utilizes visuals and audio to get you off. That’s right: a mixture of scenes and sound gets you excited. It triggers a sensual response from the body that’s like a mental orgasm. While it didn’t feature in the top 20 last year, it’s fifth in 2024.
I’m not surprised to see this upsurge in searches. Relatively unknown before, more and more viewers are speaking about it. There’s even audio porn where you simply listen to a seductive voice whispering to you; no visuals, no imagery. That’s the essence of ASMR porn.
AR technology is helping this rise in popularity. There’s talk of sexual devices that spurt certain scents around you that trigger sexual memories or the use of pheromone perfumes if you want to do it manually. It could be something as small as the sound of crumbling paper or a fireplace burning nearby. Whatever it is, VR and AR tech are probably aiding the rise of this porn tag.
Japanese VR porn is exactly as the label advertises: sexual scenes featuring Japanese porn stars. While it was fourth last year, it’s still in the top ten most searched VR porn tags of 2024. There’s something about these Asian beauties that keeps viewers coming back for more.
The exotic nature of Asian women is definitely one of the reasons. Back in the day, Asian porn used to hide genitals, but you could still see the motions. Today, Japanese VR porn reveals every sensual part of their bodies for you to enjoy.
When asked why Japanese porn is so popular, viewers had various answers. Some mention how feminine the pornstars are, with their sexual movements looking authentic and not fake. Others mentioned how young they look, like the elves in Lord of the Rings, and how cute and adorable their expressions are.
Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Japanese VR porn will remain in the top 10 for some time yet.
Cosplay isn’t only popular in the porn industry but also in the video game arena. Many people love to turn their favorite characters from movies and books into sexual objects of desire. Yet, it’s rising in popularity from 24th in 2023 to 7th in 2024. It looks like more viewers are eager to have fun with ladies dressed up as their top fantasies.
With more superhero and fantasy movies appearing over the past few years, it’s not surprising to see the Cosplay VR porn arena grow in popularity. Women are embracing wearing costumes that turn men on, especially ones where they are barely clad in clothes. With men fantasizing more and more about having sex with their favorite superheroes or video game characters, it’s time for Lara Croft to make a comeback.
Not all men love want to see professionally-filmed porn productions. As a matter of fact, some of them look lame or fake. The amateur VR porn arena reveals normal Janes and Johns like you and I having sex for the viewer’s pleasure. While it was stuck in 23rd last year, it sees a monumental rise to 8th in 2024 for the most searched porn tags.
The appeal of Amateur VR porn is that sexual acts and orgasms look more realistic than professional ones in most instances. Professionals know how to hold back and put on a show, whereas amateurs give it their all, and what you see is real-time pleasure.
It could be that amateur actors are seeing the value in making adult content, and so we’re seeing more of them appearing. They’re basically pornstars in the making, presenting the raw side of these sensual acts. For some reason, it’s drawing more attention than usual.
Black or Ebony VR porn has held sexual interest for many years, also living in the realm of exotic content. That shine of the skin, that glistening in their eyes, that naughty smile: all of these features and many more draw in daily viewers. Despite being down on the low end in 2023, it’s 9th in 2024.
Last year saw more of a focus on Asian hotties and group compilations in the top end of most searched VR porn tags. Black VR porn has made a comeback as many turn more to the darker side of sex. With the taste of interracial porn becoming more popular, black porn actresses are also growing in numbers.
Here’s a surprise porn tag we didn’t see coming as a search term for 2024. Pregnant VR porn just makes it on our list at number 10, but it was much lower last year. There’s been a surge of viewers wanting to see and have virtual sex with pregnant women, and one has to ask why now suddenly?
Also known as maiesiophilia, a fetish for a pregnant woman is apparently a common occurrence. It’s not just about the baby bump but also that their boobs are bigger and milking. For some men, this is a massive turn-on, and probably why they are now turning to VR porn for the experience.
Analysis of Viewer Preferences
It’s impressive to see that Hentai remains to most searched VR porn tag of 2024, following several years at the top. With mainstream media releasing more anime and manga shows, it seems like viewers are spending time fantasizing about the main characters.
The technical advancement of AR and VR has played a role in the shift in porn tag viewers. With sex toys and scents being added to the playbook, ASMR has enjoyed a massive rise in popularity. What’s more, women are tuning in to see more porn for them, showing that they match men’s interest in the adult industry.
Plain sex is out, and exotic sex is in. Seeing VR porn tags like trans, Black, and Japanese in the top 10 reveals how viewers want to experiment with different sexual partners than what they’re used to. Seeing Pregnancy VR porn hit the list makes me wonder if we’ll see more pregnant women in 2025. Only time will tell.
Implications for Content Creators and Platforms
These shifts in interest and popularity have an effect on content creators and the platforms that host them. They use insights such as these to cater to the various sexual demands of viewers, making sure their videos receive as many hits and views as possible.
Those who produce hentai porn or cosplay as anime characters remain safe. It seems these tags will remain popular for years to come. However, we may see a shift of more chubby women entering the adult industry with the rise of BBW. Pregnant women may be more brave and start acting out porn scenes, presenting a new income avenue. Even amateur pornstars can enjoy recording their romantic or sexual encounters, and couples who need some spice in their relationships might just find it here.
Content creators and platforms will do well to see how they can add to the ASMR experience. For those who like whispering or being blindfolded, perhaps make the screen go black for a moment while the pornstar speaks softly into one ear. Perhaps they can invest in a survey into what sounds and images viewers enjoy to create more content in that line.
There are some ethical considerations to these search terms, though. The last thing we want to see is skinny ladies picking up weight simply to fit into the trending BBW tag. Instead, we should see more curvy pornstars making an appearance. It should encourage pregnant horny women to come forward rather than cause pornstars to become pregnant simply to trend.
What Type of VR Porn Viewer Are You?
While the most searched VR porn tags of 2024 are certainly interesting, we’re eager to see what 2025 holds. Will Hentai remain at the top, or will a different category take its place? With VR and tech changing every year, you never know what the future has in store for us.
Which type of VR porn viewer are you, and is there a tag you love that didn’t make the list? Be sure to stay tuned for next year’s insights!