Roblox account types: company rolls out age-targeted Roblox Kids and Roblox Select to curb risks
Roblox account types will be restructured to route younger players into age-appropriate experiences, the company said as it details new “Roblox Kids” and “Roblox Select” profiles aimed at limiting chat and content exposure.
New account framework and rollout
Roblox said it will place users into one of three account categories based on an age-check process, creating distinct permissions for children, younger teens and adult users.
Under the plan, children aged five to nine will be placed in a Roblox Kids account, users nine to 15 will be assigned a Roblox Select account, and people 16 and older will retain a standard Roblox account. The new accounts are designed to limit chat and surface only games that meet specific content and moderation standards. (corp.roblox.com)
How communication will be restricted
Chat functionality will remain tightly controlled for the youngest users, with chat off by default for accounts in the Roblox Kids bracket and only enabled when parents designate approved contacts. Roblox Select users will be allowed broader in-group chat with peers in similar age bands. These settings aim to reduce cross-age conversations that safety advocates and regulators say can expose minors to grooming and inappropriate content. (apnews.com)
Game access and screening process
Roblox said games available to Kids and Select accounts must pass a three-step screening process before appearing for younger players. That process includes developer verification, real-time testing by users aged 16 and older who provide feedback, and automated plus human moderation checks to confirm content maturity labels and gameplay suitability. Developers seeking inclusion must meet eligibility requirements and employ two-factor authentication and other verification steps.
Roblox also noted that parents can grant individual permissions to allow a child to play a game outside their account’s default restrictions, giving families flexibility when siblings of different ages want to share experiences.
Subscription and developer requirements
Roblox is tying developer eligibility for the Kids and Select program to a new subscription tier, Roblox Plus, which the company plans to launch at the end of April for $4.99 per month. Roblox has said Roblox Plus will replace the older Premium plan and will be required for certain developer verifications tied to the screening pipeline. (about.roblox.com)
The company’s move to require developer verification and subscriptions for inclusion in the younger‑user catalog is intended to raise the bar on who can publish family-facing experiences and to encourage stronger moderation and accountability among creators.
Regulatory pressure and legal backdrop
Roblox’s changes come amid mounting legal and political pressure over child safety on its platform. Several state attorneys general have sued the company in recent months, arguing that existing controls have not adequately protected minors from predatory behavior and explicit content. Roblox’s new account categories and expanded age checks are being presented as part of a broader effort to respond to those concerns. (apnews.com)
Company statements emphasize that safety upgrades are incremental and that the platform will monitor performance and user feedback during the transition to the new account model.
Age verification and data handling
The account assignments will rely on the age-check technology Roblox introduced earlier this year, which requires users who wish to access chat to complete an age verification process. Roblox says the same checks will determine which account type a person receives and that users who do not complete verification will be limited to a smaller set of games rated for younger audiences. The company has described the checks as a way to reduce misreporting of birthdays and to prevent unverified users from joining open chat environments. (corp.roblox.com)
Roblox has said that age-check data are processed through third-party systems and that images used for estimates are deleted after processing, but the approach has drawn scrutiny from privacy and children’s-safety groups in the past.
What families and developers should expect
Roblox will offer a transition period for existing accounts so players can complete the age-check process and have their accounts placed into the new system. Parents will retain options through the platform’s parental-controls dashboard to approve specific games, manage chat permissions and link accounts for oversight. Developers interested in having their experiences listed for Kids or Select users should prepare to meet verification standards and the new subscription requirement. (about.roblox.com)
The company says it will monitor uptake and safety signals during the rollout and adjust the program based on user reports and moderation outcomes.
Roblox’s account restructuring represents a major change to how the platform segments its user base and enforces content controls, and it will be closely watched by parents, regulators and creators as it expands across markets.
