Roblox child safety in 2026: a parent guide to accounts, chat and controls
Understand Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts, chat settings, parental controls, Family Zone and official safety resources for Canadian families.
Roblox is both a gaming platform and a social space. Children can explore games, connect with others and communicate in different ways. Roblox introduced age-based Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts in 2026. The protections vary by age, and parents still need to check what is enabled on their child’s account.
Start here: what changed in 2026?
- Roblox Kids, usually ages 5–8: Chat is off by default. A parent can allow certain in-game chat options using parental controls; chat outside games remains disabled.
- Roblox Select, usually ages 9–15: Children have age-based game and communication protections, but some in-game and friends chat is available by default depending on age.
- Parents can manage settings: A linked parent account gives families tools to review game access, communication, screen time and spending.
Age ranges and features may vary by region. Review the current Roblox Safety Center instead of relying on outdated videos or screenshots.
Understand the two younger-user account types
Roblox Kids: ages 5–8 in most regions
Games are limited to the platform’s lower maturity ratings. Chat begins switched off. Parents can choose to enable age-appropriate in-game chat and, where offered, direct in-game chat with eligible users or trusted friends. Messaging outside games remains unavailable.
Parent action: If your child does not need chat, leave it off. If you enable it, discuss how to leave a conversation and report someone.
Roblox Select: ages 9–15 in most regions
Game access and chat depend on age. The in-game shared chat and certain friends-chat features are available with restrictions. Direct one-to-one in-game chat is off by default, although parents may be able to enable it. Voice chat is unavailable for ages 9–12; for ages 13–15, in-game voice chat is off unless a parent turns it on where offered.
Parent action: Review each communication option individually. Do not assume that “age-restricted” means “no contact with strangers.”
Set up and review parental controls
Roblox explains how parents can create and link a separate parent account. Start on your child’s account under Settings → Parental Controls → Add parent and follow the verification and linking instructions. Parents may also be able to approve certain changes on the child’s device.
Parent setup checklist
- Communication: Check in-game chat, direct chat, friends chat and voice options that appear for your child’s age.
- Connections: Discuss friend requests and who counts as a trusted friend.
- Game maturity: Review what experiences your child can access and block individual experiences if needed.
- Screen time: Set limits that work for your family and check the activity view where available.
- Spending: Review Robux purchases and spending controls.
- Account security: Keep sign-in details private and review security settings.
Play Family Zone together
Roblox’s safety leadership recommended Family Zone, an official parent-and-child co-play experience. Families can practise navigating Roblox, explore safety concepts and start conversations about setting limits, recognizing online risks and using parental controls. This is a practical way for parents unfamiliar with Roblox to learn alongside their child.
Family activity: play, then talk
Open Roblox Family Zone. After playing, ask: “Who do you play with?”, “What would you do if someone asked to talk on another app?” and “How would you show me a message that felt wrong?”
Warning signs that matter beyond Roblox
People who exploit children may start by appearing helpful or friendly. Be alert to someone who offers repeated gifts or Robux, asks to move to Snapchat or Discord, requests a school name or photographs, insists on secrecy, or threatens to share private material. None of these signs alone proves exploitation; patterns of pressure, isolation and secrecy deserve attention.
Give your child a safe way to tell you
“If someone online asks for pictures, money, personal information or secrets, you can tell me. You won’t be in trouble for asking for help, even if you already replied.”
Reporting, blocking and getting help
Use Roblox’s built-in reporting and blocking tools when a player or experience is unsafe. Record the relevant username and non-intimate information needed for a report. Never forward intimate images of minors or try to confront a suspected offender yourself.
For suspected child sexual exploitation in Canada, report to Cybertip.ca. For threats involving intimate images of someone under 18, visit NeedHelpNow.ca. Call 911 if anyone is in immediate danger.
Official Roblox resources to share with families
Parent and community resource library
- Roblox Safety Center — the current starting point for age-based accounts, policies and reporting.
- Parent Resources — conversation advice, screen time and online friendship guidance.
- Parent & Caregiver Guide — an introductory guide for adults.
- Parental Controls — current account-linking and settings instructions.
- Family Zone — a parent-child activity in Roblox.
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