You can now bypass Discord's age verification checks with a gamepad-controlled 3D model from Github

That's one way to get around it.

Discord raises questions while attempting to quell age verification fury, says AI model can predict age of many users

Plus, its "dedicated age assurance vendors" weren't involved in last year's third-party data breach ...

Discord Follows Up With Response to Age Verification Backlash, Maintains ID Check

After receiving backlash regarding its new age verification and ID check policy, Discord has issued a response, stating that not all users will have to submit.
Biometric Update

Discord offers clarification on age assurance as users search for alternatives

When inference isn’t enough the process for follow-up confirmation, and its privacy promises, are familiar territory for biometrics and age assurance observers.
Cybernews

Security experts warn Discord age checks create "identity honey pot" as teens find bypasses

Red teamers warn that Discord’s push toward stricter safety controls is colliding with a familiar truth: when platforms build barriers, users look for ways around them, and attackers look for ways in.

As the backlash to Discord's age verification grows, company insists changes won't impact 'majority of adult users'

As most people "don't access age restricted content." ...
Windows Report

Best Discord Alternatives to Try in 2026 If You’re Not a Fan of Age Verification Requirements

Best Discord alternatives to try in 2026 if you’re not a fan of age verification checks. Compare privacy, gaming, and team chat options.