Roblox launched new child accounts worldwide yesterday, introducing stricter safety protocols for users under 16. The system creates distinct experiences for younger demographics through Roblox Kids and Roblox Select profiles. This global expansion follows a limited test last month in Australia, Indonesia, the Netherlands and New Zealand. The company stated the new system is designed to align game access, communication features and parental controls with a child’s age, while giving parents more visibility into how their children use the platform. Users are placed into the relevant account experience automatically through Roblox’s age-check systems.
Age-Based Access and Controls
Roblox Kids accounts cater to users aged five to eight, enforcing the platform's strongest default protections. These profiles restrict access to games with Minimal or Mild content maturity labels and disable chat by default. Users aged nine to 15 transition to Roblox Select accounts, which permit access to games rated up to Moderate. Chat settings within this tier vary by age and region, though specific safeguards remain active for all users under 16. The platform noted that age-checked users under 16 will continue to have access to the vast majority of their favourite games, while the experience for age-checked users aged 16 and above will remain unchanged.
The platform applies additional review standards to games available in these catalogues. Developers must pass verification processes, and games undergo real-time evaluation. By default, the system excludes content featuring sensitive issues, social hangouts and free-form drawing features. These measures are intended to ensure that the environment remains secure for younger audiences as they navigate the platform.
Regional Restrictions and Transitions
In a majority of countries in the Middle East, chat remains unavailable for users of all ages at this time. The account system automatically adjusts as children mature, acknowledging that children’s needs change significantly as they grow. Users move from Roblox Kids to Roblox Select upon turning nine and graduate to standard accounts at age 16. This structure aims to align game access and communication features with a child's development while providing parents increased visibility into platform usage.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Roblox Kids for?
Roblox Kids accounts are designed for users aged five to eight and apply the platform’s strongest default safety protections.
Can UAE kids under 16 chat on Roblox?
No. In the UAE, chat is unavailable for all users, including Roblox Kids and Select accounts, regardless of age under 16.
How do Roblox parental controls work?
Parents receive expanded oversight through age‑based game restrictions, chat limitations and a parental dashboard that shows how children use the platform.
What games can Roblox Kids play?
Roblox Kids can only access games labelled Minimal or Mild in content maturity, with more sensitive titles excluded by default.
When do Roblox Kids upgrade accounts?
Users automatically move from Roblox Kids to Roblox Select at age nine and to standard accounts at age sixteen.
Are Roblox games safe for children?
For under‑16 accounts, Roblox applies additional review standards that filter out sensitive content, social hangouts and free‑form drawing features to keep the environment secure.
