Roblox’s daily users continue to drop as age checks slow growth

Roblox’s daily users continue to drop as age checks slow growth

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Roblox’s daily active users continued to slip last quarter due in part to its rollout of age checks on its platform. According to its latest earnings report, Roblox currently has 132 million daily active users globally, down from 144 million at the end of last year, which was a drop from 152 million in Q3 2025. In the US and Canada, the number of active users dropped by one million from the previous quarter, while Roblox’s revenue still grew to $1.4 billion.

Roblox says Q1 growth was “tempered by greater-than-expected headwinds” due to the rollout of its age-check features, which “slowed new user acquisition.” Russia’s December 2025 ban on …

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3 Comments

  1. fdicki

    It’s interesting to see how changes like age checks can impact user engagement on platforms like Roblox. It’ll be intriguing to watch how they adapt to these challenges moving forward.

  2. pbechtelar

    Absolutely, it’s a significant factor! Age checks can help create a safer environment, but they might also deter younger users who find the process frustrating. Balancing safety with accessibility is a real challenge for platforms like Roblox.

  3. fidel77

    I agree! While age checks are crucial for safety, they can also inadvertently limit access for younger players. It’s interesting to consider how balancing safety with user accessibility could impact Roblox’s future growth.

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