Roblox
Last updated: March 2026
Scoring Categories
Age Verification
Self-reported birthday only. No ID verification for most users.
DM Restrictions
Privacy settings available but default to open messaging.
Abuse Response Time
Reports reviewed within 24-48 hours on average.
Parental Controls
Account restrictions and spending limits available.
Offender Removal
Accounts banned but easily recreated with new email.
Known Grooming Tactics on This Platform
Gift-giving grooming
Predators send in-game currency (Robux) or rare items to build trust and create a sense of obligation in young players.
Private server isolation
Abusers invite children to private servers where conversations are less likely to be monitored or reported by other users.
Role-play exploitation
Groomers use the role-playing nature of games to gradually introduce inappropriate scenarios under the guise of gameplay.
Parental Control Setup Guide
- 1
Log into your child's Roblox account and go to Settings > Privacy.
- 2
Set Contact Settings to "No one" or "Friends" for all message types.
- 3
Enable Account Restrictions to limit access to curated content only.
- 4
Set a monthly spending limit under Settings > Security.
- 5
Set up a parental PIN under Settings > Security to prevent changes.
Report a Concern
If you've witnessed predatory behavior or a safety issue on Roblox, submit a report below. All reports are reviewed by our research team.