Key deepfake statistics as of 2026: Sensity AI estimates over 500,000 deepfake intimate images are generated and distributed monthly. 96% of all deepfake video content online is non-consensual intimate material (Sensity AI, 2023). The number of deepfake detection requests filed with platforms increased 700% between 2022 and 2026. The TAKE IT DOWN Act's enactment in 2026 significantly accelerated platform removal — compliance rates for legal notices increased from approximately 60% pre-Act to 84% post-enactment. Women and girls ages 18-35 constitute the largest victim demographic.

Key facts about this term

  1. Growth is driven by accessible consumer tools The primary driver of deepfake NCII growth is the availability of consumer-facing nudify and face-swap tools that require no technical knowledge. As these tools proliferate, volume continues to increase.
  2. The TAKE IT DOWN Act has measurably improved removal rates Platform compliance with NCII removal requests increased from approximately 60% before the Act to 84% in ScanErase's post-enactment data. Legal mandates work.
  3. Minors are increasingly targeted School-based deepfake incidents increased 300% between 2023 and 2025, driven by classmate-on-classmate targeting using consumer nudify apps.

Frequently asked questions

How many people are victims of deepfake NCII?

Precise victimization data is difficult to collect due to underreporting. Estimates suggest hundreds of thousands of individuals are victimized by deepfake NCII annually in the United States.

Are deepfake statistics improving or worsening?

Volume is increasing — more deepfakes are created each year. Removal rates are also improving significantly with the TAKE IT DOWN Act's enactment. The arms race between creation and removal continues.

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