New Roblox safety features give parents more control

Roblox has released new enhancements to its safety protections and updates to parental controls as it aims to make a more secure platform for its young playerbase. 

Parents and caregivers now have the ability to remotely manage their child’s Roblox account, including viewing the friend list, setting spending limits, and controlling screen time through a verified linked account.

For users under 13, updated communication settings will apply, and parental consent is required to enable certain chat features. Parents can adjust this setting through Parental Controls. 

Users under nine will only access games with Minimal or Mild content by default, with parental consent needed for Moderate content. Experience Guidelines will also be renamed Content Labels, categorising games by their content type. 

Implementing safety systems 

Roblox said its chat filters and moderation will continue to block inappropriate content and prevent sharing personal information. Some updates are launching today, with all changes expected to be fully implemented by Q1 2025.

In the coming months, Roblox said it will block users under 13 from searching or playing experiences without a Content Label. Restricted content will remain inaccessible until users turn 17 and verify their age with a selfie and a government-issued ID.

“We’ve spent nearly two decades building strong safety systems, but we know there’s always more to be done,” said Roblox’s chief safety officer Matt Kaufman. 

“We work closely with kids and parents to understand their knowledge of Roblox’s platform; the information and controls they are looking for; and the concerns they have around safety, engagement, and communication on our platform. 

“Children develop on different timelines, and from both our research and external research we know that parents have different comfort levels regarding the type of content their child engages with. These updates should provide parents greater clarity to make informed decisions about what is appropriate for their child.”