Roblox Kids
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Account type for ages 5–9 restricting content to 'Minimal'/'Mild' rated games with parental-controlled chat
Roblox devs now need a subscription to share their games freely
Roblox requires developers to pay for Roblox Plus subscription to publish games for users under 16, affecting 100K+ creators starting May 19th—the platform is monetizing youth audience access behind identity verification and trial gates.
Roblox will need age verification to make sure you’re at least 9 years old
Roblox implements mandatory age verification with tiered accounts (Kids for ages 5-8, Select for 9-15), bowing to state child safety lawsuits and regulatory pressure by forcing age-gated content access for the first time.
Roblox introduces ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat
Roblox deploys age-gated account tiers (Kids 5–9, Select 9–15) with progressive content restrictions and parental chat controls, launching June 2026.