Software Against Age Verification

A list of software that publicly support freedom over compliance.

List of open source software that have complied with age attestation: https://alternativeto.net/lists/43347/oses-with-age-verification/

Clippy
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  1. Operating Systems

  2. Software for humans of indeterminate age. We don't know how old you are. We don't want to know. We are legally required to ask. We won't.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ageless Linux screenshot 1
    Ageless Linux screenshot 1
  3. Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Artix Linux screenshot 1
  4. Devuan icon
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    Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Devuan screenshot 1
  5. EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Welcome window
    Application menu
    KDE System Settings panel
  6. FreeDOS icon
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    FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100% MS-DOS compatible operating system. Works on old hardware, in DOS emulators, and in embedded systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    FreeDOS screenshot 1
    FreeDOS screenshot 1
    FreeDOS screenshot 2
  7. Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Garuda Linux screenshot 1
    Garuda Linux screenshot 1
    Garuda Linux screenshot 2
    +5
    Garuda Linux screenshot 3
  8. GhostBSD icon
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    GhostBSD is a user friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD icon FreeBSD , which attempts to conform to the Single Unix Specification. FreeBSD is known for its stability and security in server environments, which, incidentally, provides an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    GhostBSD screenshot 1
    GhostBSD screenshot 1
  9. Omarchy icon
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    Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Omarchy screenshot 1
    Omarchy screenshot 1
    Omarchy screenshot 2
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    Omarchy screenshot 3
  10. Slackware icon
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    Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Slackware screenshot 1
    Slackware screenshot 1
  11. Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Void's desktops: XFCE, Enlightenment and MATE
    Void Linux screenshot 1
    Void Linux screenshot 2
  12. Zorin OS icon
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    Linux-based operating system with a customizable interface for Windows users, dual-boot support, WINE compatibility, pre-installed software, and easy setup.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Windows 10 layout
    MacOS layout
    Compact panel layout
    +2
    New theme colours
  13. Mobile OS

  14. GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    GrapheneOS screenshot 1
    GrapheneOS screenshot 1
    GrapheneOS screenshot 2
  15. Core software

  16.  Like

    Service monitoring / "init" system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

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szpp7xxeue
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Clippy

Thanks. Ill keep an eye on these and add the additional content

szpp7xxeue
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Do you really believe that they will not add this junk?

Developers and the community write this in order not to create a panic mood.

Who told you that the developers will stick to their position when:

They will be pursued by the FBI, CIA, and MOSSAD.

No one told you this, and I believe that it is not developers who have to deal with this, but ordinary people.

People should show not by words, but by actions that they are against it.

If you are for 1984, this comment will be deleted.

If you are against 1984, then spread this comment and fight not on the Internet (please).

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szpp7xxeue

I also want to add:

It's not the first year I've been following those who "spread" privacy and I don't see the result of their work other than spreading panic on the Internet and in real life.

I heard and read a lot of things from "these" experts (although I know that most of them are not true and so on).

But I can't tell anyone something:

Thank you for protecting us from Google, Microsoft and other misfits.

I can't tell anyone this because I don't see the results of their work.

szpp7xxeue

But thanks in advance to the community and people who love and develop Open Source Software.

I hope that I will be able to use the Internet without ID Verification.

Good luck to you in the difficult struggle.

I apologize in advance for everything.

Alex Ruiz
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Great list! I was going to post this, but it looks like you beat me to it.

Just as a helpful reference, you can include details regarding the source indicating these distributions are opposing the age verification law.

Slackware Linux: https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?p=6626190 Zorin OS: https://forum.zorin.com/t/statement-about-age-verification-laws/61052 GrapheneOS: https://x.com/GrapheneOS/status/2034957604682621229 Artix Linux: https://forum.artixlinux.org/index.php/topic,9304.msg55607.html#msg55607 Garuda Linux: https://forum.garudalinux.org/t/a-statement-on-age-verification-the-state-of-the-community-discourse/47652 Void Linux: https://www.reddit.com/r/voidlinux/comments/1ryhgpl/comment/obeigup/ EndeavorOS Linux: https://endeavouros.com/news/whats-new-in-endeavouros-titan-release/ GhostBSD: https://forums.ghostbsd.org/d/793-freebsd-and-age-verification Parrot OS: https://parrotsec.org/blog/2026-04-02-our-statement-about-age-verification/

Note that I haven't seen any public statement from DHH (for Omarchy), the Devuan team, or FreeDOS indicating their opposition to this law. I'll provide additional commentary if I do, or you can do your own updates. Appreciate sharing this very important list!

Gu