Roblox to Require Age Verification for Communication Features by End of 2025

Roblox plans to roll out age estimation and age verification for all users who want to access communication features (chat, voice, etc.) by the end of 2025. Verification options include a selfie analyzed by Roblox and its partner or submitting an accepted form of identification. The platform will also adopt new systems to limit communications between adults and minors unless they already know each other offline.

Quick summary

• Goal: Full rollout of age estimation/verification for communication features by end of 2025.
• Methods: Selfie facial analysis and/or government ID verification; verified parental consent workflows for minors where applicable.
• Initial rollout: Age-estimation option started appearing on teen accounts in July 2025 for certain chat features.
• Safety measures: New systems will limit adult→minor communication unless there’s an existing offline connection.
• Why now: Ongoing scrutiny and lawsuits over child safety have pushed Roblox to adopt stricter, platform-wide measures.

What this means for users

– Users who want to use communication features will need to confirm their age. Depending on local rules, the flow may require uploading a selfie for automated age estimation and, in some cases, a government-issued ID for age or identity confirmation.

– Some chat features previously limited for users under 13 will remain restricted, and additional parental controls will be available.

Privacy and legal concerns

Age verification can improve safety by reducing underage access to adult or unmoderated chat, but it raises privacy questions about how biometric data and IDs are stored, processed, and protected. Legislatures in some U.S. states (e.g., Utah) are already requiring age verification for app-store access, and similar rules are being discussed elsewhere.

Sources & where to read more

• Roblox support: Age ID Verification (Roblox Help)
• Tech reporting: TechCrunch — Roblox expands age estimation, ratings
• Additional coverage: WebProNews — Roblox to roll out facial recognition age verification by 2025

Questions to consider

Is this a necessary safety upgrade that will reduce grooming and abuse risks, or does it trade privacy for protection? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Note: This post summarizes multiple reports and Roblox’s official help article. It does not include links to RSS copies of any original outlets.