Roblox has made a big move for child safety. The platform officially launched Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally on June 16, 2026. These are age-based account types designed to give younger players a safer and more controlled experience. If your child plays Roblox, this update directly affects how they play, chat, and interact with others on the platform.
We have been following this story closely, and we think this is one of the most significant safety changes Roblox has made in years. Let us break down exactly what is happening and what it means for you and your child.
What Are Roblox Kids and Roblox Select Accounts?
These are two new account categories that Roblox now uses to separate younger players based on their age. The system automatically places users into the correct account type. You do not need to choose it manually.
Roblox Kids accounts are for players aged 5 to 8. These accounts come with the strictest safety settings on the platform. Chat is turned off by default, and the game catalog is curated specifically for this age group. Roblox Select accounts are for players aged 9 to 15. These accounts offer slightly more content access and gradually open up chat features as the user gets older. Once a player turns 16, they move to a standard Roblox account, which requires an age check through ID verification or facial age estimation.
The idea is simple but important. Rather than treating all players under 16 the same way, Roblox now tailors the experience to each age group. We think this is a much smarter approach than a one-size-fits-all policy.
How Do These Accounts Work in Practice?
The account type a player gets depends on whether they have completed an age check. Here is how the system breaks down:
- Age-checked players aged 5 to 8 get a Roblox Kids account with chat turned off, though parents can switch it on.
- Age-checked players aged 9 to 15 get a Roblox Select account with chat access that grows gradually by age.
- Age-checked players aged 16 and above get a standard Roblox account with chat fully enabled.
- Players who have not completed an age check but declare they are 5 to 8 get a Roblox Kids account with no chat access at all.
- Players who have not completed an age check but declare they are 9 or older get a Roblox Select account, also with no chat access.
This is worth noting. If your child has not completed an age verification process, they cannot use chat regardless of the age they entered. Roblox has made age verification a hard requirement for any communication features.
We covered the full background of these account types earlier this year. You can read our detailed breakdown at Fans First Booyah for more context on how this system was announced and what it originally promised.
What Games Can Kids and Select Users Play?
This is something many parents and players will want to understand. Roblox Kids and Select accounts do not have access to every game on the platform. Games must pass a separate review process before they appear in these curated catalogs.
Developers who want their games available to younger players must complete a few requirements first. They need to verify their identity, enable two-factor authentication on their account, and either hold a Roblox subscription or pay a refundable publishing fee. Games that include social hangout features, free-form drawing tools, or sensitive topics are excluded from these catalogs entirely.
Roblox also runs real-time evaluations to analyze gameplay and review reports from age-verified users aged 16 and older. This is not a one-time check. It is an ongoing process, which we appreciate because it means the system can respond to problems after a game launches.
In the US, popular titles like Grow a Garden and Driving Empire are available to the Kids and the Select account holders. Most of the games your child already enjoys should still be accessible.
What Controls Do Parents Have?
This is where things get really useful for families. Parents who link their Roblox account to their child’s account gain access to a full suite of parental controls. These tools give us the real ability to shape our children’s experience on the platform.
For children aged 5 to 8, parents can turn on in-game chat if they choose. If they enable it, chat is limited to text only and restricted to users in the same age group or people the child has designated as Trusted Friends. All chat is monitored for child exploitation, and text filters plus chat rephrasing tools are always active.
Until a child turns 13, parents can check friend lists, block or report other users, and approve or decline Trusted Friend requests. Parents can also set screen time and spending limits during this period. Until a child turns 16, parents retain the ability to change chat settings and allow or block specific games. This is meaningful control, and we think it strikes the right balance between protection and flexibility.
Once a child turns 16 or 17, the direct controls are reduced. However, parents can still receive spending notifications and get insights into screen time and friend activity. Roblox also provides expert-developed guides to help parents have conversations with their teens about online behavior.
Why This Matters
Roblox has a massive user base, and a significant portion of it is young. Research suggests more than half of Roblox’s users are under 17. That makes child safety not just a nice feature but a core responsibility for the platform.
What impresses us about this rollout is the layered thinking behind it. Rather than simply turning off features for anyone under a certain age, Roblox has built a system that grows with the child. A 9-year-old gets a different experience than a 14-year-old, and both get something different from a 17-year-old. This reflects how children actually develop, and it makes the safety measures feel thoughtful rather than blunt.
The global launch followed an initial pilot in Australia, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. The fact that Roblox tested the system in specific markets before going worldwide shows they were serious about getting it right.
If your child plays Roblox, we recommend linking your parental account now if you have not done so already. Check the account type your child has been placed in and explore the parental control options available to you. This update gives families more power than they have ever had on the platform, and it is worth using.
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I am Tanmoy Nath, a gaming writer and Roblox enthusiast with over 6 years of experience covering online games. I have been playing Roblox since 2022, with a deep focus on games like Fisch, Grow a Garden, Paradox, and popular tycoon titles. At Fans First Booyah!, I write beginner guides, tier lists, and update breakdowns – all based on hands-on gameplay rather than secondhand information. My aim is to help both new and experienced Roblox players get the most out of every game they pick up.