Roblox Corporation announced a significant step forward in online child safety on April 13, 2026, introducing two new age-based account types designed specifically for younger users. The platform’s new Roblox Kids accounts target children ages 5 to 8, while Roblox Select accounts apply to those ages 9 to 15. These changes will begin rolling out globally in early June 2026, automatically assigning eligible users based on Roblox’s global age-check technology or verified parental confirmation.
The initiative addresses growing concerns about protecting young players from inappropriate content and unwanted interactions. Roblox Kids accounts create a highly restricted environment tailored for the youngest users. Access is limited exclusively to games carrying “Minimal” or “Mild” content maturity labels that have passed a rigorous three-step selection process, including developer ID verification and enhanced moderation reviews. All forms of communication, including chat and messaging, are disabled by default across the entire experience. A distinct visual design with a unique background color will clearly indicate the account type to both children and parents.
For families, the update brings expanded parental controls that remain active until a child turns 16. Parents can now approve or block specific individual games, manage direct chat settings, set screen-time limits, control spending, and view detailed activity reports showing exactly which experiences their child plays and who their friends are. A new granular approval feature allows parents to grant access to certain games that would otherwise be unavailable under the default restrictions.
Users in Roblox Kids accounts will automatically transition to Roblox Select accounts as they age up to 9, and later to standard Roblox accounts at 16, ensuring a smooth progression with gradually increasing freedoms. Roblox Select accounts introduce moderated chat features with existing safeguards, such as age-gap restrictions between chat participants, and allow access to games up to the “Moderate” content label.
Founder and CEO David Baszucki emphasized that the changes unify age verification, content ratings, ongoing moderation, and parental tools into one cohesive safety framework. The company stressed it is not waiting for government mandates but proactively building what it calls “the world’s healthiest platform for users of all ages.”
The announcement arrives amid heightened scrutiny of Roblox, including lawsuits from multiple states alleging insufficient protection against predators and exposure to harmful content. By implementing these tiered accounts, Roblox aims to restore confidence among parents while continuing to foster creativity and social play in a safer digital space.
Existing users aged 16 and older will see no changes to their experience. For families with younger children, the update means a more age-appropriate Roblox journey from the very first login. Parents are encouraged to review and verify their child’s age settings ahead of the June rollout to ensure automatic assignment to the correct account type.
This move positions Roblox as a leader in responsible platform design, balancing fun and creativity with robust safeguards. As millions of young players log in daily, the new Kids and Select accounts represent a meaningful evolution toward making Roblox a safer place for the next generation of creators and gamers.