How to Block Roblox on PC: Every Method Explained
Why Parents Block Roblox
Roblox isn't inherently bad. It's a creative platform where kids build games and play with friends. But it comes with real risks that concern parents:
- Unmoderated chat with strangers, including adults
- In-game purchases that can add up fast (Robux)
- User-created content that sometimes includes violent or sexual material
- Addictive design with daily login rewards and social pressure
Some parents want to block it entirely. Others want to limit when and how long their child plays. Here's how to do both.
Method 1: Uninstall and Block Reinstallation (Windows)
The simplest approach: remove Roblox and prevent your child from putting it back.
- Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps
- Find Roblox and click Uninstall
- To prevent reinstall, set up a standard (non-admin) account for your child. Only admin accounts can install software on Windows.
How to create a standard account:
- Settings > Accounts > Family & other users
- Add your child as "Other user"
- Make sure their account type is "Standard User" (not Administrator)
Pros: Simple, no extra software needed.
Cons: Your child can still play Roblox through the web browser at roblox.com. You'll need to block the website separately.
Method 2: Block Roblox in the Windows Firewall
This prevents the Roblox application from connecting to the internet, making it useless.
- Open Windows Security > Firewall & network protection
- Click "Advanced settings"
- Click "Outbound Rules" > "New Rule"
- Choose "Program"
- Browse to the Roblox executable (usually
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Roblox\Versions\[version]\RobloxPlayerBeta.exe) - Select "Block the connection"
- Apply to all profiles (Domain, Private, Public)
- Name it "Block Roblox"
Pros: Roblox is installed but can't connect. No error message reveals what you did.
Cons: Roblox updates frequently and changes its executable path. You may need to update the rule. Also doesn't block the web version.
Method 3: Block Roblox at the Router
This blocks Roblox for every device on your network.
- Log into your router
- Find parental controls or website blocking
- Block these domains:
- roblox.com
- rbxcdn.com
- roblox.qq.com
- rbx.com
Pros: Works across all devices on your home network.
Cons: Doesn't work on mobile data. Blocking rbxcdn.com might affect some other services that use the same CDN.
Method 4: Roblox's Built-in Parental Controls
If you don't want to block Roblox entirely, use its own controls to limit what your child can do.
- Log into your child's Roblox account
- Go to Settings > Privacy
- Set "Contact Settings" to limit who can message, chat, and follow
- Go to Settings > Parental Controls
- Enable a parental PIN
- Set "Allowed Experiences" to age-appropriate content only
- Enable "Monthly Spend Restrictions" to limit Robux spending
Pros: Lets your child play while limiting risks. Built-in, free.
Cons: Relies on Roblox's own content moderation, which has a mixed track record. Doesn't limit play time.
Method 5: Time Limits with Parental Control Software
For many families, the best approach isn't blocking Roblox but limiting how long your child plays.
System-level parental control tools can:
- Set daily time limits for all computer use (not just Roblox)
- Track which applications your child uses and for how long
- Alert you when your child tries to access blocked content
- Show you a report of daily activity
This gives you visibility without being the bad guy who "took Roblox away."
The Real Question
Before choosing a method, decide what you're actually trying to achieve:
- Block completely? Use Method 1 (uninstall + standard account) combined with Method 3 (router block) to cover both the app and website.
- Limit time? Use parental control software with time limits.
- Make it safer? Use Method 4 (Roblox's built-in controls) to restrict chat and content.
- Monitor what's happening? Use a monitoring tool like 3Eyes that shows you exactly what your child is doing on their computer, including which websites they visit and how long they spend on each application.
Most families find that a combination of Roblox's built-in controls plus system-level time limits is the sweet spot. Your child gets to play, but within boundaries you control.