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Roblox rolls out stricter rules for Indonesian teens with facial age checks

Technology
Published on 30 April 2026
Roblox rolls out stricter rules for Indonesian teens with facial age checks

Under 16 users face face scan verification before chatting

Roblox is tightening its platform controls in Indonesia for players under 16, including facial scanning for age verification. Unverified teens will have chat features turned off, while parents receive screen time controls. The company is also introducing kid-focused categories with limited communication, aiming to better protect younger users under Indonesia’s tighter social media restrictions.

  • Roblox will use facial scanning to verify age for under 16 users
  • Unverified players may lose access to chat features
  • Parents gain screen time controls on Roblox
  • New youth categories will limit communication
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