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A note for families: Roblox age checks for chat

Context Ages 10-17 Last checked November 18, 2025

What it is

Roblox is requiring a facial age estimate or ID check before players can use chat, then limiting who they can talk to by age group, a safety change that is worth understanding but not a threat in itself.

How much it matters

Neutral. Not a risk, but worth understanding so you know what they mean.

Should you worry?

This change comes after lawsuits and criticism over contact between adults and children on the platform, so it is a step in the right direction, but it is not a guarantee. Age estimates can be wrong, and a check cannot tell you who a person really is or what they intend. The usual warning signs still apply: an older-seeming contact who builds trust fast, asks for secrecy, pushes to move the conversation to another private app, or pressures your child for photos or personal details. Keep your child's account settings and parental controls up to date, and make sure they know they can tell you about an uncomfortable chat without losing their access.

What to say

“I heard Roblox is going to ask players to do a quick age check before they can chat. What do you think about that? And if anyone in a game ever makes you uncomfortable, or asks you to talk somewhere else, I'd really like you to tell me. You won't be in trouble.”

If you’re worried

If an adult or anyone else is pressuring your child for photos or sexual content, report it to Cybertip.ca, and use NeedHelpNow.ca if an intimate image has been shared. Call 911 if your child is in immediate danger. Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868, or text 686868) is there for your child at any time, and 988 is available if you fear self-harm.

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