General · 16 June 2026

Roblox features face new under-16s ban rules

New rules are coming for gaming apps like Roblox, aiming to stop under-16s from talking to strangers online. The UK government plans to introduce the social media ban by next spring, though Roblox itself won't be banned. Instead, specific features on Roblox, the biggest UK gaming site for eight to 12-year-olds, will be restricted.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 June 2026 at 17:04

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