Roblox just made the biggest safety move in platform history — officially rolling out two brand-new account types: “Roblox Kids” and “Roblox Select,” designed to protect younger players while giving older users more freedom!
After years of parental concerns and regulatory pressure, Roblox Corporation announced that ALL users worldwide will now be sorted into age-appropriate experiences based on verified age — and the changes are massive!
Table of Contents
New Account Types Explained
| Account Type | Age Range | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Roblox Kids | Under 13 | Curated experiences only, chat restrictions, no external links |
| Roblox Select | 13–17 | Expanded access, moderated chat, limited spending controls |
| Standard (existing) | 18+ | Full platform access, all features unlocked |
This is directly inspired by growing global pressure around child online safety regulations — the EU’s Digital Services Act, UK’s Online Safety Act, and similar US legislation have pushed platforms to implement stricter age verification.
What Changes for Each Account
| Feature | Roblox Kids (Under 13) | Roblox Select (13–17) | Standard (18+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chat | Pre-approved phrases only | Filtered open chat | Full chat access |
| Experiences | Curated kid-safe list | Rated experiences only | All experiences |
| Robux Spending | Parental approval needed | Daily cap ($10/day) | Unlimited |
| Friend Requests | Mutual friends only | Open with filters | Open |
| Voice Chat | Disabled | Limited | Full access |
| Private Servers | Parent-controlled | Available | Available |
| External Links | Completely blocked | Blocked | Allowed |
How Age Verification Works
Roblox is implementing a multi-layered verification system:
| Method | Accuracy | Privacy Level |
|---|---|---|
| ID document upload | 99% | Data not stored |
| Facial age estimation | 95% | Photo deleted |
| Parental account linking | 100% | Verified by parent |
| Existing birthday data | Variable | Already collected |
Parents can link their account to their child’s — giving them dashboard access to playtime reports, spending limits, chat logs, and friend lists!
Rollout Schedule
| Region | Launch Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| United States | June 2025 | LIVE |
| United Kingdom | June 2025 | LIVE |
| European Union | July 2025 | Coming soon |
| Asia-Pacific | August 2025 | Coming soon |
| Rest of World | September 2025 | Coming soon |
More Roblox updates → Roblox Complete Safety Features Guide 2025
What This Means for Developers
| Developer Impact | Action Required |
|---|---|
| Experience ratings mandatory | Submit content ratings by August |
| Kid-friendly experiences | Must meet new safety standards |
| Monetization changes | Younger accounts = lower spending |
| Chat system updates | Implement pre-approved phrases option |
FAQs
Can my child bypass Roblox Kids restrictions?
No — age-based accounts are locked to verified age. Attempting to falsify age triggers additional verification requirements!
Will existing players lose access to their favorite experiences?
Only if the experience isn’t rated for their age group. Most popular experiences are rated for all ages anyway!
