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8+
8 to 18 recommended age according to Roblox
8+ 8 to 18 recommended age according to Roblox

There is no minimum age on Roblox, but parental controls are available.

What is Roblox?

Roblox is a game-creation platform that allows users to design their own games and play a wide variety of games created by other users. The platform hosts millions of user-created games and virtual worlds covering a wide variety of genres, from traditional racing and role-playing games to simulations and obstacle courses. Roblox also allows players to buy, sell and create virtual items.

Website: roblox.com

Apps: Android app, Apple iOS app

How do people use Roblox?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use online games like Roblox.

Roblox is used for: anonymous communication, gaming, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat, online relationships and screen capture.

How can you report inappropriate behaviour or block someone?

These links are provided by Roblox:

How can you protect you or your child's personal information?

These links are provided by Roblox:

  • Turn on safety features
    Learn how to turn off chat and enable privacy features and filtering.
  • Privacy policy
    Outlines Roblox's privacy and cookie policy including the information they collect and how they use your data.

Key safety links

These links are provided by Roblox:

Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.