Roblox has introduced two age-specific account types for users under 16: Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. The company says the new system is designed to give younger players safer access to games while limiting chat, tightening parental controls, and filtering what content each age group can see.
In Indonesia, Roblox says Kids accounts are intended for children up to age 12, while Select accounts are for users aged 13 to 15. The rollout sits on top of Roblox’s broader age-verification system, which includes facial-age estimation and verified parental consent for younger users.
What Roblox is trying to change
Roblox says the new accounts are part of a wider effort to create a more age-appropriate experience across its platform. The company has been expanding safety tools as global regulators and parents push for stronger protections in online spaces used by children and teenagers.
Tami Bhaumik, Roblox’s VP of Civility and Partnership, explained the distinction during a media event in Jakarta on Tuesday, April 14. She said the two account types build on Roblox’s age-check technology and parental tools, creating a more unified system for younger users.
Roblox Kids: built for children ages 5 to 12
Roblox Kids is the more restrictive of the two accounts. It is automatically assigned to children aged 5 to 12 who pass Roblox’s age-verification process, either through the company’s global system or through verified parental consent.
These accounts can only access games labeled Minimal or Mild. Roblox says the content is selected through a three-step review process and is refreshed continuously, giving young users access to a filtered catalog of thousands of games.
Communications are disabled by default for Roblox Kids. The account also uses a distinct visual design, so parents and users can easily recognize that the account belongs to the child-safe category.
Roblox Select: aimed at ages 13 to 15
Roblox Select is designed for users aged 13 to 15 who have been age-verified by Roblox or through a verified parent. It also connects to a curated library of games, but with slightly broader access than Roblox Kids.
Select accounts can play games rated Moderate, again after passing Roblox’s three-step review process. Unlike Kids accounts, Select users can chat with trusted friends, but only with parental approval.
Like the Kids version, Select accounts also have a unique visual design. Roblox says this helps signal the account type clearly, especially for families managing multiple children on the platform.
Main differences at a glance
| Feature | Roblox Kids | Roblox Select |
|---|---|---|
| Age group | 5-12 years | 13-15 years |
| Game access | Minimal and Mild | Moderate |
| Chat access | Disabled by default | Allowed with trusted friends and parental approval |
| Account design | Unique visual identity | Unique visual identity |
| Verification | Age check or verified parental consent | Age check or verified parental consent |
This age-based structure means Roblox can adjust access as children grow. A Kids account will automatically move to Select at age 13, while a Select account will become a standard Roblox account at age 16.
What happens if a child has not been verified
Roblox says users under 16 who have not completed age verification face tighter restrictions. They will only be able to play games labeled Minimal or Mild, and communication tools will remain unavailable.
The company also says new users will be moved into the correct account type after completing verification. That approach is meant to reduce gaps between a child’s real age and the content they can reach on the platform.
Why age checks matter for Roblox
Roblox has been investing heavily in age assurance because its platform mixes user-generated games, social features, and a very large young audience. The company says all uploaded content goes through moderation, including AI-assisted asset scanning, user-report reviews, and multimodal moderation that can examine in-game scenes in real time.
Roblox also uses layered verification for its under-16 systems. Creators must complete identity verification, turn on two-step verification, and maintain an active Roblox Premium subscription before publishing in certain workflows tied to the platform’s safety framework.
The company says it also analyzes how users 16 and older interact with newly launched games to help decide whether those games are suitable for younger players. User reports also feed into the rating system, which labels games as Minimal, Mild, or Moderate.
What content is still restricted
Roblox says both under-16 account types exclude games that involve sensitive issues, interactions with strangers, or free-drawing features. That filtering is meant to lower exposure to content and behaviors that parents may not want young users to encounter.
The platform’s approach also reflects a broader shift in online safety standards. Rather than treating every child the same, Roblox is now separating access by age band and using those tiers to shape communication, content, and game discovery.
Roblox’s wider safety push in Indonesia
Roblox says it continues to work closely with Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, known as Komdigi, to support a positive online environment for its community. The company’s local rollout shows how global platforms are adapting their safety systems to fit national expectations around child protection.
For families, the practical difference is simple: Roblox Kids gives a more locked-down experience for younger children, while Roblox Select opens slightly broader game and chat access for early teens. Both are built to change automatically as users age, which means the platform can move children through its safety tiers without requiring families to rebuild their accounts from scratch.