Likely in response to lawsuits over its alleged safety failures, gaming platform Roblox has launched Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally, creating new age-based experiences for users under 16. The company announced the rollout on June 16, 2026, saying the new account types are designed to match game access, chat features, and parental controls to a child’s age.
The update comes as parents, child safety advocates, and regulators continue to scrutinize how large online platforms protect children from inappropriate content, unsafe contact, and potential exploitation. Roblox says the new system automatically places users into an account type based on age checks or, during a transition period, self-declared age for game access only.
What Are Roblox Kids and Roblox Select Accounts?
Roblox Kids accounts are designed for younger children, generally ages 5 to 8, and include the strictest default settings. Chat is turned off by default, and children in this group can access games with Minimal or Mild content ratings that have passed added safety reviews.
Roblox Select accounts are intended for older children and younger teens, generally ages 9 to 15. These accounts can access games rated Minimal, Mild, or Moderate, with chat access increasing gradually depending on age, region, verification status, and parental settings.
Users 16 and older are placed into the standard Roblox account experience after completing an age check. Roblox says these users can access the broader platform, except for Restricted content intended for older age groups.
Chat Access Now Depends on Age Checks
One of the most significant changes is how Roblox handles chat. Users who have not completed an age check cannot chat on Roblox, regardless of the age listed on their profile.
For children under 9, chat remains off by default. A linked parent account may be able to change certain in-game chat settings where available, but Roblox says chat is limited to text and users in similar age groups or Trusted Friends.
For ages 9 to 15, chat settings unlock gradually, with Roblox stating that text filters, chat rephrasing, monitoring, and age-group restrictions remain in place. The company says all chat is monitored for child exploitation.
More Review Before Games Reach Younger Users
Roblox says all games on the platform receive content maturity ratings, but games available through Roblox Kids and Roblox Select must go through additional review. Developers who want their games included for younger users must complete identity verification, secure their account with two-factor authentication, and meet additional publishing requirements.
The company says these games are also reviewed through real-time evaluations, gameplay analysis, and reports from users 16 and older. Games with social hangout features, free-form drawing, or sensitive issues are not allowed in the Kids or Select catalogs at launch. Roblox Moments, a feature that lets users share gameplay clips, is also unavailable for these accounts at launch.
What Parents Can Control
Parents who link their Roblox account to their child’s account can access parental controls for content, chat, spending, screen time, friends, and specific games. Roblox says parents can approve or block individual games and manage communication settings for children through age 15.
Roblox’s support materials also explain that parents can set content maturity limits, manage allowed and blocked games, review connections, and set monthly spending limits.
These tools may help families create safer boundaries, but they are not a replacement for regular conversations. Parents and caregivers may want to review friend lists, ask children who they play with, and talk openly about what to do if someone asks for personal information, private photos, off-platform contact, or secrecy.
Why This Matters for Child Safety
Online games can create meaningful friendships and creative spaces, but they can also expose children to unsafe behavior. Warning signs of online grooming may include a child becoming secretive about a specific online friend, receiving gifts or virtual currency from someone they do not know offline, moving conversations to another app, or being asked to keep contact hidden from adults.
None of those signs prove abuse occurred. They do, however, give parents and caregivers a reason to pause, document concerns, block or report users, and seek outside support if needed.
What Families Can Do Now
Parents can start by confirming their child’s age settings and linking a parent account. They can also review whether chat is enabled, check which games their child can access, and block specific games or users when something feels unsafe.
Caregivers may also want to create a simple family rule: children should never share personal contact details, photos, school information, location, or private social media accounts with someone they met in a game. If a user asks a child to move to another platform, keep secrets, send images, or accept gifts, parents can document what happened and report the account through Roblox’s tools.
When concerns involve possible exploitation or sexual harm, families may also consider reporting to law enforcement, contacting the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, or speaking with a trauma-informed legal professional about their options.
Get Legal Help After Online Child Exploitation or Abuse
If your child experienced online grooming, sexual exploitation, harassment, or abuse connected to Roblox or another digital platform, you do not have to figure out the next step alone.
Helping Survivors provides survivor-centered rights and resources for people impacted by sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. We may be able to help families understand civil legal options, connect with support resources, and find trauma-informed legal professionals who handle online child exploitation and abuse-related claims.
Contact Helping Survivors today to learn more about your child’s rights, available resources, and possible legal options.
