"Roblox is rolling out its previously announced requirement for all users to go through an age estimation process to be able to use the platform's chat features. The policy was announced in November 2025 and was rolled out to Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands in December, but now users will be prompted to complete an age check to be able to chat in "all regions where chat is available," Roblox says."
"The company's facial scan age check process uses technology from Persona, which is also used by Reddit. If a user wants to appeal the result of their age check, they can also verify their age via ID verification, and a parent can also use parental controls to update the age of their child. Once a user's age has been set, they'll be able to chat with other users in similar age groups."
Roblox requires all users to complete an age estimation process to access chat features, expanding beyond initial pilot countries to all regions where chat is available. The facial-scan age check uses Persona technology and offers appeals through ID verification, with parents able to update a child's age via parental controls. Chat access is limited by age groups, allowing communication with users in adjacent brackets and requiring parental consent for users under 9. Tens of millions of daily active users have completed the checks, with over 50% participation in early rollout countries. The company has also tightened sexual content policies amid legal pressure over child safety.
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