Roblox now requires an age check if you want to chat
Jan 07, 2026
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 u
sers 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 u …
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