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Roblox Launches Age-Based Accounts, Tightens Under-16 Safeguards

6/18/2026

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Roblox announced a rollout of Roblox Kids (ages 5-8) and Roblox Select (ages 9-15) accounts assigned via age checks.
Roblox Kids disables chat and limits games to Minimal or Mild ratings, while Roblox Select permits Moderate games and expands safeguards for under-16 users.
The platform lets parents block or approve games until age 16, stops unverified users from chatting, and will end social-media link sharing for under-16 users this month.

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Roblox announced a rollout of Roblox Kids (ages 5-8) and Roblox Select (ages 9-15) accounts assigned via age checks.
Roblox Kids disables chat and limits games to Minimal or Mild ratings, while Roblox Select permits Moderate games and expands safeguards for under-16 users.
The platform lets parents block or approve games until age 16, stops unverified users from chatting, and will end social-media link sharing for under-16 users this month.