Safety FAQ
We’ve provided answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about how Roblox works and how you can help support your child’s experience on the platform.
General
What are Roblox best practices for parents?
How is Roblox different from other platforms?
Chat on Roblox
Why is there chat on Roblox?
What is Experience Chat?
What is Direct Chat?
What is Party Chat?
Who can my child communicate with on Roblox?
What can users say in chat?
How can I see who my child is interacting with?
How can I chat with my child on Roblox?
Content on Roblox
What kind of content is on Roblox?
What are Roblox's content maturity labels?
How can I manage the content my child sees?
Roblox Kids & Select accounts
What are Roblox Kids and Select accounts?
Why would I want my child to have a Roblox Kids or Select account?
Does my child have to complete an age check to get one of these accounts?
What content is available to my child in these accounts?
What if I don’t want my child to play Moderate content?
What if my child’s favorite game is no longer available in their Roblox Kids or Select account?
What happens to my parental controls in these accounts?
Can my children still play together (if they’re in different Roblox accounts)?
What if I still see inappropriate content or behavior in Roblox Kids and Select accounts?
Spending on Roblox
What are Robux?
How do I set spend limits?
How do I talk to my child about risks associated with gifts or trades?
Screen-Time Limits and Digital Well-Being
How do I set screen-time limits on Roblox?
How can I discuss digital well-being with my child?
Reporting
How can I report issues on Roblox?
Trusted Friends
What is a trusted friend?
Are trusted friends new to Roblox?
Why did we introduce trusted friends?
How do I add someone as a trusted friend?
How do I accept or reject my child's request to add a trusted friend?
How do I remove or report a trusted friend?
Advertisements on Roblox
What does Roblox consider to be an ad?
Are there advertisements on Roblox?
Why did Roblox decide to start showing ads to children under 13?
Can I opt my child out of advertising?
Can brands use personalized data to target ads to children on Roblox?
How does Roblox ensure the ads on the platform are actually safe?
What should I do if my child sees an ad I believe is inappropriate?