Is Roblox Safe for Kids?

The games are fine — the chat and social features are where kids get into trouble.

What it actually is

Roblox is a game creation platform where users play user-generated games. For younger kids the games themselves are generally safe. The risks come from the chat system, which allows contact with strangers, and the social features where bad actors have been documented grooming children. Roblox has age-appropriate settings but they're not enabled by default. The in-app currency (Robux) is also a vector for scams targeting younger players.

Account settings for under-13

Log into Roblox on a browser → Settings (gear icon, top right)
Privacy tab → set all contact settings to "No one" or "Friends"
Set "Who can chat with me in app?" to "Friends"
Set "Who can message me?" to "Friends"
Enable Account Restrictions (locks settings so child can't change them)

Account settings for 13+

Same Privacy tab — review and set to "Friends" for all contact
Check friend list regularly for unknown accounts
Discuss Robux scams — tell your child to never share their password for free Robux

Parental PIN

Settings → Security → set a 4-digit PIN
This prevents your child from changing privacy settings

Minimum age	13
Strangers can contact	with settings
Location sharing	No
Disappearing messages
Parental visibility	Limited