Roblox is making several changes to its adult-oriented content policies, including raising the minimum required age for viewing "restricted" experiences. The move is officially framed as a direct response to a recent influx of concerns over child safety on Roblox.
In mid-August 2025, the state of Louisiana sued Roblox, alleging that the platform failed to protect its millions of underage users from child predators and explicit content. Roblox Corporation called the accusation "erroneous," citing its strict content moderation and consistent commitment to pioneering new child safety solutions as evidence that it's making significant efforts to protect its users, 36% of whom are children under 13.
The company has now announced two policy changes framed as a direct response to some of the child safety concerns recently raised about Roblox. The more immediate of the two concerns platform content with the "Restricted" maturity label, which no longer shows in search results or recommendations for users under 18 as of Friday, August 29. Roblox Corporation characterized the move as a straightforward attempt at decreasing the visibility of content that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Looking ahead, the company is also planning to completely block underage Roblox users from...
