Roblox has rolled out three new age‑gated account tiers worldwide.
The company split accounts into under‑13, 13‑15, and 16‑18 categories, each with a different set of chat, purchasing and content‑filtering restrictions. Existing users were automatically reassigned based on their birthdate; new sign‑ups must select an age group during registration. The changes go live on June 17, 2026, and apply to all regions.
The move responds to mounting regulatory pressure. The UK’s Online Safety Bill, which took effect in April 2024, mandates stricter age verification for platforms hosting minors. In the US, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was amended in December 2025 to require more granular content controls. By segmenting users, Roblox can tailor safeguards without a blanket ban on features that older teens use.
Roblox joins a growing list of services—such as TikTok’s “family safety mode” and Discord’s “under‑18” restrictions—adopting tiered safety models. The rollout may also pre‑empt potential fines; the UK regulator warned in March 2026 that non‑compliant platforms could face penalties up to £10 million. How effective the new tiers will be remains to be seen, but the company now has a clearer compliance framework.
In short, Roblox’s tiered accounts tighten its safety net, align it with recent laws, and set a benchmark for other kid‑centric platforms navigating the same regulatory landscape.