Minecraft
Last updated: March 2026
Scoring Categories
Age Verification
Microsoft account required. Family safety settings available.
DM Restrictions
No in-game DM system. Chat limited to current server.
Abuse Response Time
Chat reporting system on Bedrock. Java moderation improving.
Parental Controls
Xbox Family Settings provide granular multiplayer and chat controls.
Offender Removal
Server bans effective. Platform-level bans for Bedrock Edition.
Known Grooming Tactics on This Platform
Third-party server grooming
Predators operate or frequent unmoderated third-party servers where children play, with fewer safety controls.
Discord server migration
Groomers move conversations from in-game chat to Discord servers associated with Minecraft communities.
Building trust through gameplay
Predators spend weeks helping children build projects in-game to establish trust before attempting to move conversations off-platform.
Parental Control Setup Guide
- 1
Set up an Xbox Family group and add your child's Microsoft account.
- 2
Go to Xbox Family Settings > Privacy & online safety and restrict multiplayer to "Friends only."
- 3
Disable "Others can communicate using text" for non-friends.
- 4
For Java Edition, use a whitelist-only server or approved server list.
Report a Concern
If you've witnessed predatory behavior or a safety issue on Minecraft, submit a report below. All reports are reviewed by our research team.