Roblox Tightens Child Safety With New DM Restrictions and Parental Controls

Roblox Tightens Child Safety With New DM Restrictions and Parental Controls

By Marcus Hartley

November 19, 2024 at 09:14 PM

Roblox is implementing stricter safety measures for users under 13 years old in response to growing concerns about child exploitation on the platform.

Roblox new parental control features

Roblox new parental control features

Key changes include:

  • Disabled direct messaging (DMs) for users under 13 unless granted parental permission
  • Restricted access to unrated experiences and social hangouts
  • Enhanced parental controls accessible through a dedicated mobile app

Parents can now:

  • Monitor their child's screen time
  • Set daily usage limits
  • Receive push notifications for access requests
  • View detailed activity breakdowns

These updates follow several concerning reports about child safety on Roblox, including:

  • Multiple arrests related to child grooming
  • A Bloomberg Businessweek investigation revealing widespread exploitation
  • Hindenburg Research's report on predators evading detection through methods like morse code messaging

The platform will continue to allow children to view public messages within games while maintaining these enhanced safety restrictions. These measures represent Roblox's latest effort to address ongoing child safety concerns while maintaining engaging gameplay experiences.

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