Roblox Revamps Parental Controls After Disturbing Report

Roblox is making significant adjustments to its parental control systems in response to severe criticism regarding child safety on its platform. Effective next month, the company will transition from PIN-based parental controls to a system that necessitates parents to create separate accounts linked to their children's accounts. This change aims to provide parents with enhanced tools to manage their child's experience in Roblox, including monitoring screen time and friend lists. Additionally, users under 13 will need parental permission to access specific chat features, while those under 9 will require consent for experiences labeled with moderate content. These changes come after several reports highlighted instances of child exploitation on the platform, prompting Roblox to reaffirm its commitment to user safety.

Roblox is replacing its existing parental controls with a new system that requires parents to create linked accounts, enabling them to monitor and manage their child's account settings more effectively. This includes requiring parental permission for chat features for users under 13 and for moderate content access for users under 9.

Roblox, launched in 2006, has emerged as a popular online platform where users create and share games. However, it has faced numerous allegations regarding child exploitation and safety concerns. Despite Roblox's claims of prioritizing safety, reports have frequently highlighted issues such as the presence of predators and inappropriate content, leading to ongoing scrutiny of their safety measures. As part of their commitment to improving child safety, these recent changes aim to strengthen parental oversight and reduce risks on the platform.