Roblox Faces Scrutiny Over Child Safety Measures Amid Rising Exploitation Reports

Employees and investigative reports reveal growing concerns about the platform's ability to protect its young user base.

Roblox reported over 13,000 incidents of child exploitation to authorities in 2023, up from 3,000 the previous year.
At least 24 arrests have been made since 2018 for crimes involving child predators on Roblox.
Employees claim the company prioritizes growth over user safety, leading to a backlog of incident reports.
Roblox disputes allegations, asserting that safety is foundational and that they continuously invest in new protective measures.
Changes are being implemented to enhance safety, including new content labeling and stricter access controls for young users.