Roblox, the world’s biggest social gaming platform with approximately 144 to 151 million daily active users, is overhauling how younger players experience the game with two brand new age-based account types.
Announced on April 13, 2026 by Roblox Founder and CEO David Baszucki, who described the goal as building “the gold standard” for safe engagement on the platform, the update introduces Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts, each built around a specific age range. Both accounts arrive globally in early June 2026, and they bring a unified system of content access, parental controls, and communication settings designed specifically for users under 16. These changes build on earlier 2026 measures, including mandatory facial age estimation for chat access.
Roblox Kids Launch Date and Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
| Announcement Date | April 13, 2026 |
| Global Launch Window | Early June 2026 |
| Roblox Kids Account | Ages 5 to 8 |
| Roblox Select Account | Ages 9 to 15 |
| Standard Account Transition | Age 16 |
| Platform | iOS, Android, desktop/web (global rollout) |
| Cost | Free, no change to existing pricing |
What Are Roblox Kids and Roblox Select Accounts?
Roblox is introducing two new account tiers that replace the existing one-size-fits-all experience for younger users. Rather than applying the same settings to every player under 18, Roblox now assigns age-appropriate accounts automatically using its global age-check technology or through a verified parent account.
Roblox Kids covers users aged 5 to 8, and Roblox Select covers users aged 9 to 15. Both accounts pull from a dynamically updated catalogue of games that pass Roblox’s three-step selection process. Users aged 16 and above will not see any changes to their existing Roblox experience.
Users who have not yet completed an age check will face stricter default restrictions. Once verified, users move automatically into the appropriate account type.
Roblox Kids Account (Ages 5 to 8): What Changes
| Feature | Setting |
| Content Access | Games rated Minimal or Mild only |
| Chat / Communication | Disabled by default |
| App Visual Design | Distinct background colour to indicate account type |
| Parental Chat Control | Parents can select specific individuals their child may communicate with |
| Game Blocking | Parents can block specific individual games through age 15 |
| Age Transition | Automatically upgrades to Roblox Select at age 9 |
For this age group, all communication features remain off by default. The only way a child on a Roblox Kids account can chat with another user is if their linked parent account specifically approves that individual. The app itself will also display a distinct background colour, making the account type immediately visible.
Roblox Select Account (Ages 9 to 15): What Changes
| Feature | Setting |
| Content Access | Games rated Minimal, Mild, or Moderate |
| Chat / Communication | Communication defaults remain largely as they are today for ages 9 to 15, with chat features introduced gradually and with additional safeguards |
| App Visual Design | Distinct visual treatment to indicate account type |
| Parental Chat Control | Parents can manage direct chat settings through age 15 |
| Game Approval | Parents can approve access to specific games not otherwise available |
| Age Transition | Automatically upgrades to standard Roblox account at age 16 |
Roblox Select users get access to a broader range of content, including games rated up to Moderate. Importantly, parents retain the ability to manage chat settings and block individual games all the way through to age 15 under this update.
How the Age-Check System Works
Roblox uses its own global age-check technology to determine which account type a user receives. The system automatically assigns users to the correct account based on their verified age. However, parents can also use a linked parent account to set or correct a child’s age if needed.
Users who have not yet completed an age check will default to the strictest settings:
- Content access limited to games rated Minimal or Mild
- All communication features unavailable until age check is complete
Once a user completes the age check, they automatically move into the appropriate account type. Roblox has also stated that it may periodically recheck users’ ages if it suspects fraud or misrepresentation.
The Three-Step Game Selection Process
Not every game on Roblox will automatically appear in Roblox Kids or Roblox Select accounts. Roblox applies an additional continuous, ongoing selection process on top of its existing moderation systems to determine which games are available for users under 16. The three steps are:
- Step 1: Developer Verification
Developers must complete ID verification, enable two-step verification, and hold an active Roblox Plus subscription before their games are considered for younger audiences. - Step 2: Real-Time Evaluation
Roblox analyses how users aged 16 and older interact with new games and monitors user reports to assess suitability for younger players before making those games available to under-16 accounts. - Step 3: Content Maturity Rating
Each game receives a content maturity label (Minimal, Mild, or Moderate). By default, both Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts exclude games that feature sensitive issues, social hangouts, or free-form drawing games.
Roblox has stated that, based on the selection criteria, most age-checked users under 16 should retain access to the vast majority of their current favourite experiences at launch.
Expanded Parental Controls: What Parents Gain
Alongside the new account types, Roblox is extending and adding to its existing parental control tools. Here is a full breakdown of what parents can manage under the updated system:
| Control | Available Through Age |
| Block specific individual games | Age 15 |
| Manage direct chat settings | Age 15 |
| Approve access to specific restricted games | Age 15 |
| View which games their child plays | Age 18 |
| View child’s friends list | Age 18 |
| Set screen time limits | Age 18 |
| Set spending limits | Age 18 |
The new granular game approval control is a fresh addition. It allows parents to grant their child access to a specific game that would not normally be available under that child’s default account type. For example, if a younger sibling on a Roblox Kids account wants to play a game alongside an older sibling, a parent can approve that particular game without changing the child’s entire account settings.
IARC Ratings: What Global Players Need to Know
Later in 2026, Roblox will begin transitioning to the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) framework. This is the globally recognised standard for assigning content ratings to digital games and apps, and it produces region-specific ratings familiar to players in different countries. In the US, this means ESRB ratings. In the UK and much of Europe, this means PEGI ratings.
This transition means parents across the globe will see content labels that reflect their own country’s standards and cultural norms rather than a single universal system, making it much easier to identify age-appropriate games at a glance.
Account Progression: How It All Flows
Roblox has designed the account system to update automatically as a child gets older, so parents do not need to manually change anything as their child ages through the tiers.
- Ages 5 to 8: Roblox Kids account
- Age 9: Automatic upgrade to Roblox Select account
- Age 16: Automatic upgrade to standard Roblox account with access to all non-restricted content
- Age 18: Access to Restricted Content, including strong violence, romantic and sexual themes, and strong language
Why Is Roblox Making These Changes?
The update arrives against a backdrop of significant legal pressure on the platform. Multiple US states, at least seven reported including Nebraska, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, Florida, Iowa, and Tennessee, have sued Roblox over child safety concerns, alongside dozens of individual lawsuits consolidated into multidistrict litigation in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Several cases involve allegations that children were groomed by predators using the platform’s chat features.
Roblox’s chief safety officer Matt Kaufman responded to these concerns by stating that Roblox “is built with safety at its core, and we strengthen our protections every day.” The age-based account rollout represents the platform’s most structured response to those concerns so far, building on mandatory biometric age checks introduced earlier in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts launch globally in early June 2026
- Roblox Kids covers ages 5 to 8, and Roblox Select covers ages 9 to 15
- Both accounts use Roblox’s age-check technology or linked parent verification to assign the correct tier automatically
- Unverified users default to Minimal or Mild content and no chat until age verification is complete
- Roblox Kids disables all communication by default; chat in Roblox Select is gradually introduced with additional safeguards
- Parents gain expanded controls including game blocking, chat management, and individual game approval through age 15
- Games must pass a three-step, ongoing selection process to appear in under-16 accounts; most current favourites are expected to remain accessible
- Roblox will transition to the IARC ratings framework later in 2026, bringing region-specific content labels like ESRB and PEGI
- Users aged 16 and above will not see any change to their current Roblox experience
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