Roblox has implemented significant safety measures aimed at protecting users under 13 years old, following multiple reports of child exploitation on the platform.

Key changes to the platform include:

• Disabled direct messaging (DMs) for users under 13 outside of specific games
• Restricted access to unrated experiences and Social Hangouts
• Enhanced parental controls accessible through a dedicated mobile app

The new parental control features allow:

• Real-time monitoring of children's screen time
• Setting daily usage limits
• Push notifications for access requests
• Detailed activity breakdown

These changes come in response to serious safety concerns, including:

• Multiple arrests of individuals accused of grooming children on the platform
• A Bloomberg Businessweek report detailing the platform's struggles with predatory behavior
• A Hindenburg Research report revealing how predators bypass safety measures using tactics like morse code messages

While children can still view public messages within games, private messaging requires explicit parental permission. These measures represent Roblox's continued efforts to address safety concerns while maintaining the platform's social features.

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