Roblox Introduces New Age-Based Accounts, Expanded Parental Controls

The popular gaming platform aims to enhance safety and content moderation for young users.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:25pm

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A highly detailed, neon-infused 3D illustration of a glowing, futuristic Roblox game server rack, with pulsing cables and holographic user interface elements, conceptually representing the technological advancements being made to enhance child safety on the platform.Roblox's new age-based accounts and parental controls aim to create a safer digital playground for young gamers.Los Angeles Today

Roblox, a leading online gaming platform, has announced the introduction of new age-based accounts and expanded parental control features. The platform will roll out 'Roblox Kids' for users aged 5-8 and 'Roblox Select' for users aged 9-15, with content access and communication settings tailored to each age group. Additionally, Roblox is enhancing parental control options, allowing parents to block specific games and manage chat settings for their children up to age 15.

Why it matters

The move comes in response to growing concerns about the safety of minors on the Roblox platform, which has faced scrutiny over incidents of predators exploiting young users. By introducing these new age-based accounts and parental controls, Roblox aims to better protect its younger user base and address the platform's ongoing challenges with content moderation and user safety.

The details

The new age-based accounts will have distinct features and settings. Roblox Kids accounts will be limited to games with 'Minimal or Mild content maturity,' have communication features disabled by default, and have a unique background color. Roblox Select accounts for users aged 9-15 will be limited to games with 'up to and including Moderate' content maturity, with default communication settings remaining unchanged. Parents will also be able to approve access to specific games that fall outside the default settings for their child's account type.

  • Roblox announced the new features on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • The age-based accounts and expanded parental controls are set to roll out in early June 2026.

The players

Roblox

Roblox is a popular online gaming platform that allows users to create and play their own games.

Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County filed a civil lawsuit against Roblox in response to concerns about predators exploiting minors on the platform.

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What’s next

Roblox said it will also add new layers of protection, including AI-powered technology to verify users' ages, to help keep kids from accessing explicit material.

The takeaway

Roblox's introduction of age-based accounts and expanded parental controls demonstrates the platform's efforts to address ongoing safety concerns and better protect its younger user base. These changes aim to provide parents with more control over their children's gaming experiences and limit access to inappropriate content, though the platform's long-term success in ensuring user safety remains to be seen.