Roblox Child Safety Updates: What Parents Need To Know

Why has Roblox made these changes?

Roblox is one of the world's most popular gaming platforms, with millions of children using it to play, create and connect with others every day.

As the platform has grown, so have expectations around how technology companies protect young users online. Parents, educators and governments have increasingly called for stronger safeguards that better reflect children's different stages of development.

Rather than treating all younger users the same, Roblox is introducing a more tailored approach. The new system is designed to give younger children a more protected experience, while gradually allowing older children and teenagers greater independence as they grow.

What are Roblox Kids and Roblox Select?

Instead of relying mainly on account settings that families configure themselves, Roblox is introducing three age-based account types.

Roblox Kids (ages 5–8)

These accounts are designed for younger children.

Children can only access a carefully selected range of games that have passed additional safety reviews and are rated as suitable for younger players. Chat is turned off by default, although parents can choose to enable limited in-game communication in some situations through a linked parent account.

Roblox Select (ages 9–15)

As children grow, their Roblox experience expands.

Roblox Select allows access to a wider range of age-appropriate games and gradually introduces communication features as children get older. Where available, communication is designed to be more age-appropriate, with additional protections around who young people can interact with. Parents can continue to manage many of these settings through a linked account.

Roblox (16+)

Older teenagers who complete Roblox's age-check process can access the broader Roblox experience, including a wider range of games and communication features.

Why is Roblox asking people to verify their age?

One of the biggest changes is that Roblox is moving beyond simply asking users to enter their birth date.

Instead, some users may be asked to complete an age check before accessing certain features.

There are two ways this can happen:

• Facial age estimation, where a device's camera is used to estimate a person's age.
• Government ID verification, for users who choose to verify using official identification.

If Roblox detects that an account's stated age may not match the age of the person using it, the platform may ask the user to complete another age check. Parents with linked accounts also have options to correct their child's age if needed.

What has improved for families?

There are several positive changes that make it easier for parents to support their child's online experience.

More age-appropriate experiences

Younger children will only see games that have passed additional review processes and meet stricter safety requirements, helping reduce exposure to more mature content.

Stronger parental controls

A linked parent account is now at the centre of Roblox's safety system.

Parents can review their child's activity, adjust available communication settings, manage spending, approve or block specific games, and help ensure their child's account is using the correct age settings.

Better separation between age groups

Rather than giving every child the same experience, Roblox is introducing different levels of access as children mature. This recognises that the needs of a six-year-old are very different from those of a fourteen-year-old.

Ongoing safety reviews

Roblox says games available to younger users will continue to be reviewed over time, and developers must meet additional requirements before their experiences can appear in Roblox Kids or Roblox Select.

What parents should still do

These changes are a positive step, but no online platform can remove every risk.

Children may still come across upsetting behaviour, poor sportsmanship, inappropriate language or social situations that make them uncomfortable. As children get older, they may also communicate with people they don't know outside their immediate friendship group.

The most important safety tools are still the ones that happen at home.

We recommend parents:

• Link your own Roblox account to your child's account and explore the parental controls together.
• Check that your child's age is correct so the appropriate protections are applied.
• Take an interest in the games your child enjoys and play together occasionally.
• Talk regularly about who they're playing with and what to do if something doesn't feel right.
• Agree on family expectations around spending, screen time and respectful online behaviour.
• Remind your child that they can always come to you if something online worries or upsets them.

Technology can help reduce risks, but it can't replace the trust that comes from ongoing conversations.

The strongest online safety doesn't come from a single setting; it comes from children knowing they have a trusted adult who will listen, help and support them whenever they need it.