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A parent’s guide to Roblox
Roblox offers a creative space for your kids and teens, with
built-in safeguards and tools that help parents stay engaged.
What is Roblox?
Roblox is an online platform for kids and teens to play, create, learn and explore.
There are millions of user-created games and 3D experiences on Roblox, spanning traditional genres like action, adventure, role-playing and sports to interactive social spaces where players can connect and play together.
Roblox also offers tools at no extra cost that enable players to express their creativity by building their own games on the Roblox platform.
Is Roblox free?
Yes. Roblox is free to download and play, with optional in-game transactions through a virtual currency called Robux.
See the ‘Does Roblox have in-game purchases?’ FAQ for more information.
Is Roblox educational?
Many experiences on the Roblox platform encourage problem-solving and design thinking – and with Roblox’s design tool, Roblox Studio, your child can begin learning to code by building their own games.
How does multiplayer work in Roblox?
Most Roblox experiences are multiplayer by default, allowing players to build, explore and play together online. Players can join public games, play with friends, or be invited to private games, also known as ‘Private Servers’. Users under the age of 13 can only join private games from connections in their connections list, and only their connections can join those private games. Parents can turn off access to these private games in parental controls.
Can players chat with each other on Roblox?
Upon completing an age check, players gain access to chat features based on their specific age band and any required parental consent. All text chat is filtered to block inappropriate content and personal information. Players under 13 have stricter default settings that block private messaging in games and limit text chat to in games.
Players aged 13 and over can designate people they know to be a Trusted Connection. If two players agree to add each other as a Trusted Connection, they’ll be granted additional features like Party Chat and chat without filters. This function is designed to let players easily communicate with people they know and trust. If one player removes the other from their list of Trusted Connections, then neither player will see the other as a Trusted Connection.
Parental Controls allow you to mute and report players at any time.
How can my child communicate on Roblox?
Ages 9-12
- Experience Chat: Default Off, thorough filters.
After a user completes an age check, Direct Chat is off by default until parental permission is given. Experience Chat is on by default. When enabled, both are text only. Safety filters help keep conversations positive and secure. - Party Chat: Unavailable.
Ages 13-17
- Experience Chat: On by Default thorough filters with option to use Voice Chat.
After a user completes an age check, Direct Chat and Experience Chat are on by default. Text and Voice Chat are available. Safety filters help keep conversations positive and secure. ID verification or an age check is required to use Voice Chat in certain regions. - Party Chat: Available, thorough filters with more chat options.
After a user completes an age check, text and Voice Chat are available. Safety filters help keep conversations positive and secure, with options to chat more freely and use Voice Chat with Trusted Connections. To turn on Voice Chat in certain regions, users must verify their ID or age check.
Age 18+
- Experience Chat: On by Default, thorough filters with option to use Voice Chat.
After a user completes an age check, Direct Chat and Experience Chat are on by default. Text and Voice Chat are available. Safety filters help keep conversations positive and secure. ID verification, or an age check is required to use Voice Chat in certain regions. - Party Chat: Available, thorough filters with more chat options.
After a user completes an age check, Text and Voice Chat are available. Can chat more freely with other users who are 18 years old and older or with Trusted Connections.
What is Roblox’s age rating?
Roblox is rated differently by different rating boards across the world.
Europe and Israel:
PEGI ! (Parental Guidance recommended)
Germany:
USK 16+
United States and Canada:
T (Teen)
Australia:
PG
Roblox offers a diverse array of experiences, including user-generated content – some of which may not be suitable for all ages.
Roblox games may be rated with content maturity labels:
- Minimal - May contain occasional mild violence, light unrealistic blood and/or occasional mild fear.
- Mild - May contain repeated mild violence, heavy unrealistic blood, mild crude humour and/or repeated mild fear.
- Moderate - May contain moderate violence, light realistic blood, moderate crude humour, unplayable gambling content and/or moderate fear.
- Restricted - May contain strong violence, heavy realistic blood, moderate crude humour, romantic themes, unplayable gambling content, the presence of alcohol, strong language and/or moderate fear. These experiences are only available to 17+ users who verified their ages by completing ID verification.
For the latest on Content Maturity labels, please click here.1
How do parental controls work in Roblox?
Roblox offers a range of Parental Controls to help you manage how your child plays, communicates and spends.
By creating and linking your Roblox account to your child's, you'll have the ability to monitor their activity, adjust privacy and content settings and access helpful insights – all from your own device.
Flexible parental controls are also available via PS4 and PS5, allowing you to create a safer, age-appropriate gaming experience.
How do I create my own Roblox account?
To set up Parental Controls, you’ll need to link your Roblox account to your child’s.
First, create a Roblox account by opening Roblox on your PlayStation console or by visiting roblox.com, then follow the sign-up steps. Make sure to enter your real date of birth to enable access to Parental Controls and age-appropriate settings.
Then, ask your child to go to Settings > Parental Controls > Manage > Add parent > add your email address to link your account and complete verification.
You can now manage your child’s account from your device and receive notifications of their activity.
What kind of Parental Controls are available?
Parental Controls let you take an active role in your child’s Roblox experience. With these settings, you’ll be able to restrict the types of content they can access, determine who they can communicate with on Roblox and monitor their activity.
Content Restrictions
Select a content maturity level for your child's account, see their most-played experiences and block any experiences.
Communication
Manage who your child chats with by adjusting controls for specific chat features.
Friends
View your child's Roblox Friends, check their profiles and block accounts as needed.
Activity
Track their weekly activity with a graph of total time spent and a list of their most-played experiences.
Spend limit
Set a monthly spending limit for your child’s Roblox purchases, including Robux or subscriptions and receive email alerts.
Screen time
Review your child’s screen time and set daily limits on how long they can play Roblox.
Parental controls on your PlayStation console
You can enable parental controls on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles in addition to Roblox’s own Parental Controls.
Roblox will prioritise your PlayStation preferences when it comes to purchases, communications and blocked players.
How do I enable parental controls on PS5?
Sign in to Account Management and then go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls > Family Management. Choose the family member you want to set restrictions for and then select Edit.
You can now set restrictions such as length of screen time, and whether they can send and receive messages.
How do I enable parental controls on PS4?
Sign in to Account Management and then go to Settings > Parental Controls/Family Management > Family Management. Choose the family member you want to set restrictions for, and then select Edit.
You can now set restrictions such as length of screen time, and whether they can send and receive messages.
Is there a parental controls app for PS4 and PS5?
Yes. You can access your parental controls via PlayStation App. Simply sign in with your account, go to Family Management, and you can review your permissions and adjust your settings on-the-go.
Does Roblox have in-game purchases?
Many Roblox experiences are free to enjoy, but some come with optional extras.
Here’s what you need to know about in-game purchases – and how to stay in control.
How do you get Robux?
Robux are not earnable on the Roblox platform. Robux can only be purchased with real-world currency via your PlayStation console or through the Roblox website and mobile app. Be aware that any offer claiming to provide free Robux, memberships, or rare items outside of Roblox is a scam – these are often designed to trick children and compromise accounts.
Can I limit or switch off in-game purchases in Roblox?
Using PlayStation Family Management settings or the linked Roblox parent account, you can fully control how much your child can spend on Roblox. Set a monthly spending limit, receive email notifications for every purchase and review their transaction history at any time. Use both tools for greater oversight and tighter control.
The PlayStation Family™ app
Stay informed about and involved in your kids’ gameplay by managing playtime, spending, messaging and more with the free PlayStation Family app.
The PlayStation Family™ app
Stay informed about and involved in your child's gameplay by managing playtime, spending, messaging and more with the free PlayStation Family app.
The best PS4 and PS5 games for kids and families
Spending time with the family? Get everyone together with the best games for youngsters and families.
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