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Roblox: Safety Guide for Parents

Roblox has 380 million users and kids love it. But chat with strangers is on by default. Here’s how to protect them.

Aggiornato: Maggio 2025 • Lettura: 6 min

What Is Roblox and Why Kids Love It

Roblox isn\u2019t a single game \u2014 it\u2019s a platform with millions of user-created games. Kids can play, create, socialise and even earn Robux (virtual currency). This freedom is also its biggest risk.

Key Risks

  • Unmoderated chat: adults contact children pretending to be peers
  • Sexualised content: some user-created games contain inappropriate material
  • In-app purchases: Robux cost real money and children spend without realising
  • Grooming: Roblox is one of the preferred channels for online predators
  • Addiction: continuous reward system designed to keep children engaged

Safe Configuration: Step by Step

On roblox.com (account settings)

  1. Log in to your child\u2019s account on roblox.com
  2. Gear icon \u2192 Settings
  3. Privacy: set everything to \u201cNo one\u201d or \u201cFriends\u201d (not \u201cEveryone\u201d)
  4. Communications: disable chat for children under 10
  5. Security: enable two-step verification
  6. Billing: set a parental PIN for purchases

Recommended privacy settings

  • Who can contact me: No one (under 10) / Friends (10\u201313)
  • Who can message me: No one
  • Who can invite me to games: Friends
  • Inventory visibility: Only me

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How to Limit Roblox Time

Roblox doesn\u2019t have an effective built-in play timer. The best solution is an external parental control. With Nami Kids:

  • Set a daily limit for Roblox (e.g. 45 minutes)
  • When time\u2019s up, the child gets a Narrative Pause instead of an abrupt block
  • You can set hours when Roblox is available (e.g. only after 4 PM)

Frequently Asked Questions: Roblox and Kids

Is Roblox suitable for 7–8-year-olds?
Roblox can be suitable if configured correctly. Children under 8 should only use it with supervision and with chat completely disabled. The problem isn’t the game itself but the chat with strangers that’s enabled by default.
How do I disable chat on Roblox?
Go to roblox.com → Account → Privacy Settings → Communications. For children under 13, set “Who can chat with me” to “No one” or “Friends”. Note: on mobile devices the settings carry over from the web account.
My child spends money on Roblox without me knowing. How do I stop it?
Enable parental verification: Account → Settings → Billing → Parental PIN. Every Robux purchase will require the PIN. You can also block in-app purchases entirely via your parental control app.
Does Roblox have built-in parental controls?
Yes, Roblox has a Parental Controls system accessible from roblox.com. It lets you limit chat, set a PIN for purchases, and filter content. Combine it with an external parental control like Nami Kids for time management.

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