Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Roblox has pledged to roll out stricter age verification measures following mounting criticism that the massively popular gaming platform, widely used by children and teenagers worldwide, lacks adequate safety protections.
“We will expand age estimation for all Roblox users accessing communication features on our platform by the end of this year,” Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman wrote in a blog post, as reported by AFP on Friday (September 5).
He added that the company will combine user age data, official ID checks, and parental consent to launch a new system restricting communication between adults and minors unless they know each other in real life.
The announcement comes as Roblox reports around 100 million daily active users, with children under 13 making up roughly 40% of its user base in 2024. But the platform has repeatedly faced accusations of failing to protect young players in recent years.
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In August 2025, the state of Louisiana filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of facilitating child exploitation and the distribution of child sexual abuse material. A year earlier, activist short-seller Hindenburg Research alleged the company inflated its monthly active user numbers and failed to adequately shield players from sexual predators.
While Roblox has denied the allegations, the company has unveiled a series of measures in recent months to strengthen parental controls and improve labeling of user-generated content.
The platform, known for its toy-like graphics, allows users to create and share “games within games,” ranging from driving simulators and fitness activities to live concerts and shooting matches.
Roblox’s pledge comes amid a global push for tighter online age checks. The UK’s Online Safety Act now requires strict age controls on websites, social media, and video-sharing platforms. Meanwhile, France and other EU nations are preparing to test new age-verification tools for adult content in the coming months.
(Raidi/Agung)
