Roblox introduces age-based accounts and expanded parental controls for users under 16

United States – Roblox Corporation has announced the introduction of two new age-based account types for younger users, alongside expanded parental controls, as part of its broader effort to align user experiences with age-appropriate content and safety measures.

The new account types, Roblox Kids for users aged five to eight and Roblox Select for those aged nine to 15, are set to roll out in early June. These accounts are designed to tailor content access, communication settings, and parental controls according to a user’s age, while also introducing a structured selection process for games available to users under 16.

The update builds on earlier initiatives by the platform, including the introduction of facial age checks for chat access. According to Roblox, more than half of its global daily active users, and 65% in the United States, have completed an age verification process.

Under the new system, Roblox Kids accounts will be automatically assigned to users aged five to eight through the platform’s age-check technology or via parental verification. These accounts will also have access only to games labelled with Minimal or Mild content maturity ratings that have passed an additional selection process. Communication features will be disabled by default, and the interface will include visual indicators to distinguish the account type.

Meanwhile, Roblox Select accounts, intended for users aged nine to 15, will allow access to games rated up to Moderate. Default communication settings for this age group will remain unchanged, although the accounts will also feature distinct visual markers.

The platform will also automatically transition users between account types as they age, moving them from Roblox Kids to Roblox Select at age nine, and to standard accounts at age 16. Users who have not completed an age check will be restricted to games with Minimal or Mild ratings, with communication features disabled until verification is completed.

Moreover, Roblox said it will also implement a continuous evaluation process for games accessible to users under 16. In addition to existing moderation systems, which include AI-based asset scanning and user report reviews, the platform will introduce further checks such as developer verification, extended content evaluation, and restrictions on content deemed more suitable for older audiences.

Games included in younger users’ catalogues must meet additional criteria, including developer ID verification, two-step authentication, and active platform subscriptions. Roblox will also monitor how older users interact with new games and assess user feedback to determine suitability for younger audiences. Certain types of content, including those involving sensitive topics, social hangouts, or free-form drawing, will be excluded by default.

Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely, said,  “By combining age assurance, stronger creator accountability, and parental controls, Roblox is helping set a higher standard for how platforms can better protect younger users while preserving positive online experiences.”

Matt Kaufman, Chief Safety Officer at Roblox, added,  “With the launch of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select, we are fundamentally shifting how games are discovered on our platform. Safety isn’t a static feature—it’s a journey that evolves as a child grows. While no system is perfect, these age-adaptive accounts are designed to help remove the guesswork for parents and help align users’ experiences with their age.”

In the same month, Roblox has also implemented the same ruling in Indonesia, after being identified as a high-risk platform by Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs, also known as Komdigi. 

Later this year, Roblox plans to transition to the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) framework, which provides region-specific content ratings such as ESRB in the United States and PEGI in Europe and the United Kingdom.

The company is also expanding its parental control features. Parents will be able to block specific games, manage chat settings for users up to age 15, and approve access to games that fall outside the default settings of a child’s account. Existing tools for monitoring screen time, spending, and in-game activity will remain in place.

The updates form part of Roblox’s ongoing efforts to strengthen safety measures while maintaining its focus on user-generated content, creativity, and interactive play.