Overview

• Roblox CEO David Baszucki advised parents to prohibit their children's use of the platform if they are uncomfortable with its safety measures.
• The platform, popular among children under 16, has faced scrutiny over issues such as bullying, grooming, and exposure to harmful content.
• In 2024, Roblox introduced new safety protocols, including restrictions on in-game chat for users under 13 and enhanced parental controls to monitor activity.
• Despite safety improvements, investigative reports have highlighted vulnerabilities in the platform's safeguards, including bypassable content filters.
• Roblox reported over 80 million daily active users in 2024, with approximately 40% of its user base aged 13 or younger.