Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Age rating is set by App Store, not by Unstar. This page explains it and adds what parents report in reviews. Not affiliated with Roblox Corporation.
What Roblox's age rating means
Roblox is rated +12 on the App Store, meaning it targets older teenagers, not young children. With parental controls and an honest conversation, many teens use apps like this fine, but the rating exists for a reason.
What parents and users report about Roblox
Users frequently complain about Roblox being overly expensive, with in-game items costing too much. Many report issues with hackers, poor moderation, and restrictive age-based chat systems that limit communication. There are also concerns about privacy due to identity verification requirements and dissatisfaction with recent updates.
Summarized from 223 recent 1-3 star reviews. These are user reports, not verified claims.
How to keep your child safe with Roblox
Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions. Set an age limit for apps, require Ask to Buy for purchases, and restrict or remove Roblox if it is above your child's age.
Use Google Family Link to approve installs, set a Play Store content rating limit, require purchase approval, and block or uninstall Roblox on your child's device.
Roblox for kids: frequently asked questions
Is Roblox safe for kids?
Roblox has an official age rating of +12 on the App Store, aimed at older teens rather than young children. It can be appropriate with guidance, parental controls, and a conversation about what to share and who to talk to.
What age rating does Roblox have?
The App Store rates Roblox as +12. This is the store's own content rating, set from the app's features and content, not our opinion. Use it as the starting point for whether it fits your child's age.
Can my child use Roblox safely?
If you decide to allow it, use device parental controls: Screen Time and Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone, or Family Link and Play Store parental controls on Android. Turn on purchase approval, set age-appropriate content limits, and keep the account under your family group so you can see activity.
How do I block or remove Roblox from my child's phone?
On iPhone, open Settings, Screen Time, Content & Privacy Restrictions, then restrict or delete the app and block reinstalling it. On Android, open Family Link, select your child, find Roblox and block or uninstall it. You can also set a store age limit so apps above your child's age cannot be installed.