Online game Roblox has launched Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally, automatically placing users into age-appropriate account types with tailored access to games, chat, and other features.

In a statement on Wednesday, Roblox said the development followed an initial rollout in Australia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

Roblox Kids accounts carry the strictest standard settings, including disabled chat by default, while Roblox Select accounts grant older kids and younger teens access to slightly more mature content with chat settings that gradually unlock. Standard Roblox accounts, intended for users 16 and older, require an age check through ID verification or facial age estimation.

Games included in the Kids and Select catalogues undergo additional review beyond standard content maturity ratings. Developers must complete ID verification, secure their accounts with two-factor authentication, and pay a subscription or publishing fee before publishing games for younger users.

Games featuring social hangout or free-form drawing functions, or sensitive content, are not permitted. At launch, Roblox Moments and social media links will not be available to Kids or Select accounts, and links will only be viewable by age-checked users 16 or older.

Users who have not completed an age check cannot access chat regardless of age, though they can still be placed into a Kids or Select account based on self-declared age.

Parents who link their accounts to their child’s can access a suite of parental controls. For children aged 5 to 8, parents can enable in-game chat limited to similar age groups or Trusted Friends, with text filters and monitoring for child exploitation always active.

Until a child turns 13, parents can manage friend lists and set screen-time and spending limits. Until age 16, parents can adjust chat settings and approve or block specific games. For teens aged 16 to 18, parents retain visibility through notifications on spending, screen time, and friend lists, though direct control is reduced.

Anuradha Rao, a member of Roblox’s Global Parent Council, said the new account types offer additional opportunities for parental involvement and access to online safety resources, which combined with active parenting can help families build healthy technology habits.

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