As a parent, ensuring a child’s safety online is a top priority—especially on gaming platforms like Roblox, where social interactions play a huge role. Roblox has faced criticism over the years regarding child safety, but the company has now introduced a set of robust parental control features aimed at providing more oversight and protection.
These updates, announced on April 2, 2025, include three key tools: the ability to block specific experiences, the option to block certain friends, and a new tracking system that shows parents which experiences their child spends the most time in.
New Parental Control Features Explained
1. Blocking Access to Specific Experiences
Previously, parents could set content maturity levels, but now they can take it a step further by manually blocking specific experiences. This gives parents more precise control over what their child can access. If a child wishes to unblock an experience, they must request parental approval.
2. Blocking Friends and Restricting Communication
Parents can now remove or block specific individuals from their child’s friend list. While parents could previously view their child’s friends, this update allows them to proactively prevent unwanted interactions. Once blocked, these users cannot send direct messages or interact with the child in any way. Notably, children under 13 cannot unblock a restricted friend without parental approval.
3. Tracking Time Spent in Experiences
Parents now have access to a dashboard showing the top 20 experiences their child has engaged with over the past week. This insight allows them to understand where their child is spending the most time and take action if necessary.
How to Activate These New Controls
To utilize these features, parents must first link their own Roblox account to their child’s account. This requires verification via a government ID or credit card. Once linked, parents can access the new settings by navigating to the Parental Controls section within the Roblox settings.
Why This Matters for Online Safety
The risks of online gaming include exposure to inappropriate content, potential grooming threats, and excessive screen time. With these new features, Roblox is taking a significant step toward making its platform safer and more manageable for families.
Roblox has already implemented other safety measures, such as screen time monitoring, and this latest update reinforces their commitment to child protection. Parents now have greater control over their child’s experience, ensuring that gaming remains a fun and safe environment.
These updates empower parents with the tools they need to keep their children safe while allowing them to enjoy Roblox responsibly. It’s great to see gaming platforms stepping up their efforts in protecting young users, and this latest move by Roblox is certainly a welcome one.
If you’re a parent, now is the time to explore these new settings and make sure your child’s online gaming experience is as safe as possible.
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