Roblox's New Kid Accounts, Explained: What Parents Need to Know Before June

The short answer

In early June 2026, Roblox is rolling out two new account types for kids under 16: Roblox Kids (ages 5–8) and Roblox Select (ages 9–15). The new accounts come with curated game catalogs, stricter default communication settings, and expanded parental controls. Kids will be automatically sorted into the right account based on Roblox's facial age-estimation system (or by a verified parent).

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What's changing for kids in Roblox?

Instead of one big Roblox experience for everyone, kids under 16 will now have an age-appropriate version of the platform. Here's the breakdown:

Roblox Kids (ages 5–8)

• Access only to games rated Minimal or Mild that have passed a new three-step review process
• All communication disabled by default: no chat, no DMs, no voice
• A distinct background color in the app so parents can tell at a glance which account type their kid is using
• A curated catalog that updates over time

Roblox Select (ages 9–15)

• Access to games rated up to Moderate (still filtered through the new review process)
• Default communication settings stay the same as they are now for this age group
• Its own visual treatment so parents can identify the account type
• Same curated catalog approach

Standard Roblox (ages 16+)

• Full access to the platform
• No changes for users who are already age-verified as 16 or older

Accounts also age up automatically. A Roblox Kids account becomes a Roblox Select account at age 9, and a Select account becomes a standard account at 16.

How kid accounts get sorted in Roblox

Roblox is using the facial age-estimation tool it rolled out earlier in 2026. Kids (or parents, if they want to verify on behalf of their child) submit a video selfie, and Roblox's AI estimates their age. Roblox has said that over 50% of global daily users and 65% of U.S. users have already completed an age check.

If a child hasn't completed the age check, they'll only have access to Minimal or Mild games, with all communication disabled until they (or a parent) verify their age.

A few things worth noting:

• Parents can verify their child's age directly, which is probably the path most families will take
• The system has had some reported issues. Kids have tried to bypass it with modified images, and there have been some misidentifications
• Roblox has said it will continue to improve the system and may periodically recheck ages if fraud is suspected

What parental controls are changing in Roblox

Some parental controls already exist on Roblox today, like screen time limits, monthly Robux spending caps, content maturity settings and basic communication controls. What's changing is that parents will get new controls and keep access to certain controls longer (through age 15, rather than dropping off sooner).

Here's what's new or expanded with the June rollout:

• Set your child's age directly as a verified parent (so you don't have to rely on the facial age-check tool)
• Granular game approval: a brand-new control that lets you approve specific individual games that aren't otherwise available under your child's default account type
• Extended granular game blocking: parents can block specific individual games through age 15
• Extended chat management: parents can manage direct chat settings through age 15
• More visibility into which games your child is spending time in and who their friends are

Later in 2026, Roblox will also be moving to the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) framework, so families in the U.S. will see ESRB ratings, families in Europe will see PEGI ratings, and so on. That's a meaningful step toward ratings parents already recognize from console and PC games.

Why is Roblox rolling out account changes?

These changes didn't come out of nowhere. Roblox is facing significant legal pressure. So far, 146 family lawsuits have been consolidated in federal court, multiple state attorneys general have filed suit. The new account system is, in Roblox's own words, a "safety-by-default" approach that builds age-appropriate protections directly into the platform's architecture rather than relying on parents to opt in. That's a genuine shift, and it deserves credit.

At the same time, some honest questions remain:

• The age-estimation AI isn't perfect, and kids being kids, some will find ways around it
• Content ratings are initially assigned by game creators, which means they're only as reliable as the labeling process behind them
• Default communication settings for kids ages 9–15 remain unchanged, meaning the biggest defaults-based protection applies to the youngest tier
• These changes don't retroactively solve the safety concerns that prompted the lawsuits in the first place

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What to do with parental controls in Roblox

Good news: many of the most useful controls are already available today, so you don't need to wait for June. Screen time limits and monthly Robux spending caps have been in place for a while now. The June rollout expands things further, adding new controls like granular game approval (approving specific games outside your child's default account tier) and extended chat management through age 15.

Here's what's worth doing:

• Link your account to your child's now, if you haven't. You'll need a linked parent account to access any of the controls below.
• Set a monthly Robux spending limit. This is available today, and easy to overlook. Surprise charges are no joke!
• Set a daily screen time limit. This is also available today. Once your child hits it, Roblox locks them out for the rest of the day.
• Check the communication settings. For the 9–15 age group, defaults won't change with the June rollout, so this is the setting worth paying the most attention to.
• After June, verify your child's age as a parent. It's the most reliable way to make sure they land in the right account tier.
• After June, use granular game approval. A new control that lets you whitelist specific games outside your child's default catalog
• Revisit everything every few months. Kids grow, games change and these settings aren't set-and-forget.

FAQs

When exactly is this rolling out?

Early June 2026, globally.

Will my child lose access to their favorite games?

Roblox says age-checked users under 16 will still have access to "the vast majority" of their favorite games. That said, games that don't pass the new three-step review process won't be available to Kids or Select accounts.

My kid is 13. Will their experience change?

Yes, they'll be moved to a Roblox Select account, which limits them to games rated Moderate or below and applies the curated catalog. Their communication settings won't change by default, though.

What happens if my child doesn't complete the age check?

They'll be limited to games rated Minimal or Mild, and all communication features will be disabled until the age check is completed.

Is facial age estimation safe?

Roblox has said it doesn't store the video used for age estimation. That said, any biometric process involves some level of data processing, so if you have concerns, verifying your child's age directly as a parent is a good alternative.

Does this solve Roblox's safety issues?

It's a real step forward, but no, it doesn't erase the concerns that led to the current legal and regulatory pressure. Kids can still encounter risks on any social platform, and Roblox is still a social platform. These changes make the defaults safer, especially for younger kids.

What should I do right now, before June?

Have a conversation with your kid about what's coming. If they use Roblox, let them know their account may change, and that some of their games may or may not be available. Going in with a shared understanding beats finding out together on launch day.

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