What Is Roblox Select? Ages 9-15 Accounts Explained

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If your Roblox account suddenly looks different, or a game disappeared, you may have been moved to Roblox Select. It is one of two age-based account types that Roblox introduced for users under 16. This guide explains what Roblox Select is, who it is for and what changes.

Key facts at a glance

Roblox Select is an age-based experience group for players roughly aged 9 to 15, announced in 2026.
Roblox Kids covers a younger group of about 5 to 8 and launched alongside it.
Both were rolled out globally from mid-June 2026 according to Roblox announcements.
Parents can use these age groups together with parental controls and trusted connections.

What is Roblox Select explained

Quick answer

Roblox Select is an account type for users aged 9 to 15. It gives access to a curated catalog of games with content maturity labels up to Moderate, applies age-based chat defaults and keeps parental controls active. Accounts move automatically from Roblox Kids to Roblox Select at age 9 and to a standard account at age 16.

When did Roblox Select launch?

Roblox announced Roblox Kids and Roblox Select in April 2026, ran a limited rollout in Australia, Indonesia, the Netherlands and New Zealand, and then made both account types available globally in mid-June 2026.

Roblox Kids vs Roblox Select vs standard

Roblox Kids (ages 5 to 8): minimal and mild content only, chat off by default.
Roblox Select (ages 9 to 15): content up to Moderate, chat settings that increase gradually with age, parent controls available.
Standard Roblox (16 and over): full access for age-checked users.

How accounts are assigned

Roblox uses its age-check system, or a verified parent, to decide which type fits. Reported defaults are that a verified age of 9 to 15 places you in Select and a verified age of 16 or over leaves the account as standard. Accounts that have not completed an age check default to the most restricted setup, and chat may be switched off until a check is done.

Which games can a Select account play?

Select accounts are matched to a dynamically updated catalog of thousands of games that passed extra review. Games are included once they meet additional criteria, and by default the catalog does not include experiences built around sensitive issues, social hangouts or free-form drawing. That is why some favourite games may appear to be missing for a Select player. They have not been deleted; they are simply not in that catalog.

Chat on Roblox Select

Chat access increases with age within the Select range, and parents can change it. Players who self-declare an age but have not completed an age check may have chat turned off. Voice chat is a separate matter, covered in our voice chat guide.

Parental controls

Parents keep meaningful control until the child turns 16. They can manage communication settings, monitor activity, approve content and override defaults, including blocking specific games or communication features. If you want a child to play a game that is not in the catalog, a parent can review the options in the parent dashboard.

How to get a normal Roblox account back

If you are 16 or older and were placed in Select by mistake, completing the age check is the route Roblox uses to move you to a standard account. Players under 16 cannot opt out, because the tiers are based on age.

Is Roblox Select a paid membership?

No. A few low-quality sites describe Select as a membership with perks, but it is a free safety feature, not a subscription.

Is Roblox Select good for safety?

It narrows the games, limits chat and keeps parents in control, which many families will welcome. Critics note that no system is perfect, so parents should still talk with children about online behaviour and review settings regularly.

What parents should check first

Confirm your child age check is complete, since unverified accounts default to the most restricted setup.
Open the parent dashboard and review communication settings.
Look at the list of games your child plays and see whether they are in the curated catalog.
Set spending limits and review friend requests together.

What players under 16 should know

If a favourite game disappears from search, it is probably outside the Select catalog rather than gone from Roblox. Ask a parent to review it. If you turn 16, your account changes to standard automatically, and if you turn 9 on a Kids account you move up to Select. You do not need to do anything for the change to happen.

Roblox Moments and other features

Some features, such as the Moments clip sharing tool, were reported as unavailable on Kids and Select accounts at launch. Features can change, so check the in-app messages for the current list.

Why Roblox introduced it

Roblox said the aim was to give younger users a safer experience by separating games and communication by age. By matching accounts to curated catalogs and age-based chat defaults, the company says it is shifting how games are discovered on the platform.

Who is Roblox Select for?

Select is designed for the middle age range, where players are old enough for broader experiences but still benefit from extra protections. Experiences shown to this group follow stricter content and chat rules than the general platform, and some features are limited by default.

How is Select different from Roblox Kids?

Kids is the youngest tier and is the most restricted, while Select opens up more games and social features for older children. Because Roblox adjusts these tiers as it learns what works, treat any list of exact allowed features as a snapshot and check the official announcement or Help Center for the latest rules.

Key terms explained

Roblox Select: An age-based tier of experiences and settings for players around 9 to 15.
Roblox Kids: An age-based tier built for the youngest players, around 5 to 8.
Parental controls: Settings that let a parent manage spending, chat and which experiences a child can access.

Frequently asked questions

What is Roblox Select?

An age-based account type for players 9 to 15 with curated games and age-based chat and parental controls.

What age is Roblox Select?

Ages 9 to 15. At 16 the account becomes standard.

Does Roblox Select cost money?

No.

Why are some games missing?

Select uses a curated catalog of games that passed extra review.

Can parents change Select settings?

Yes, parents can adjust communication, approve content and block games.

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Sources and further reading

Information on this page was compiled from Roblox official help and announcements, Roblox Corporation press releases, and recent coverage from gaming and technology publications. Roblox changes features, prices and policies often, so confirm important details in the official Roblox Help Center.

Last reviewed: November 5, 2026.