Roblox and Parental Controls: What Parents Should Know

Updated October 2025

With over 380 million monthly users, Roblox is one of the most popular gaming platforms for kids. Similar to Creativerse and Minecraft, Roblox is a platform for connecting and socializing in a three-dimensional visualization.

For most users, Roblox is just a video gaming platform where kids and adults can create and play games. However, with its growing numbers, there are high chances of internet predators lurking around to exploit unsuspecting children on the platform. In fact, hidden activities are happening on Roblox. For example, a report has it that several games on Roblox encourage adult content.

If you’re a parent wondering what your kids do on Roblox and whether it’s safe for their use, this resource will enlighten you. In this article, we’ll dive into Roblox, how it works, the dangers it exposes your kids to and measures you can take to avoid some of these risks.

How Roblox Works

On Roblox, you can do one of two things; create games or play games created by others. When you register on the platform, you are presented with various game challenges and categories to pick from; sports, Ninja, and fighting games. You can also chat with users via its in-experience messaging feature.

For starters, the platform is free to use. However, to enjoy and explore premium features on Roblox, you’ll need to buy “Robux” — an in-game currency for purchasing accessories. 

Activities kids engage in Roblox

Kids can participate in various activities on Roblox. Some of these activities include creating, customizing, playing, and socializing. 

For creating, kids can use basic coding knowledge to design their own games on Roblox studio. Customizing offers them the opportunity to tailor their creations to specific needs. They can alter their avatar and set their place to mirror any location they desire.

On the flip side, they can choose not to create their own games. Instead, they can pick from the never-ending collection of fun challenges to play. Finally, kids can connect and make friends with other users on the platform — an activity known as socializing on Roblox.

Dangers of Roblox

Inappropriate Content: Some games developed by Roblox users contain sexual or violent content.

Stranger Communication: Unless you limit it, unknown adults can direct message your child, or communicate while they're in the same game (called Experiences on Roblox).

Excessive Spending: Kids without limits may spend an excessive amount of real-life money on Robux, the in-game currency required for purchasing items. Players purchase Robux with real-life money. Also scammers may dupe innocent kids by offering free Robux and gaining access to their data. 

Protecting Kids from Roblox Dangers

If you choose to allow your child to play Roblox on a Pinwheel Phone, or any other device, be sure to use the Parental Controls on Roblox. Parental Controls allow you to link your child's account to your account so you can manage settings for communication, content and screentime.

How to Turn On Parental Controls

Roblox offers comprehensive parental control features to help manage your child's experience. Here's how to set them up:

1. Create a parent account at roblox.com (if you don't have one)
2. In the Roblox app, go to More > Settings > Account Info
3. Add your parent email and verify your age using credit card or photo ID
4. On your child's account, go to Settings > Account Info and add your parent email as the recovery email
5. Return to Settings > Parental Controls > Add Parent and link the accounts

Once linked, you can control:

• Content Restrictions: Choose maturity levels (Minimal, Mild, or Moderate) and block specific games
• Communication: Limit who can chat with your child in games and send direct messages
• Spending: Set monthly Robux purchase limits and enable spending notifications
• Privacy: Control who can see your child's online status and join their games
• Security: Enable 2-Step Verification on your child's account
• Screen Time: Set daily limits (15 minutes to 3+ hours recommended)

Additional Measures to Protect Kids from Dangers

No parental control system is 100% foolproof. It's important to have ongoing conversations with your child about online safety. Discuss the risks of sharing personal information, accepting friend requests from strangers, and clicking on suspicious links.

Regularly review your child's friend list and the Roblox games they play. Check the "Top experiences" section in parental controls to see which games are most popular with your child, and use this as a conversation starter about their online activities.

These parental control features are excellent for keeping your kids and their activities in check on Roblox, but they work best when combined with open communication and active parental involvement in your child's digital life.