Roblox age checks verify users via facial scan. Here's how the system works, protects kids, and what the data reveals.
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Here’s How Roblox’s Age Checks Work
Roblox Age Checks: What Every Parent Must Know Now Roblox age checks use facial verification to confirm users' ages before granting chat access, with 45% of daily players already verified as of January 2026. The system—rolled out after lawsuits over child safety—blocks dangerous interactions by restricting chats to similar age groups. Parents can appeal incorrect age estimates through ID verification or parental controls. Here's exactly how it works and why it matters for your child's safety today. Credit: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images Why Roblox Made Age Verification Mandatory Overnight Child safety concerns reached a boiling point in late 2025. State attorneys general in Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana filed lawsuits alleging Roblox exposed minors to grooming risks and explicit content through unmoderated chats. Internal reports revealed predators were exploiting vague age self-reporting to contact children. Regulators demanded action—and fast. Roblox re…
