United Kingdom, March 27 -- Roblox has been accused of not taking its safety measures "far enough".

An independent game developer has warned parents must monitor children "24/7" while using the platform.

The creator, referred to as Sam, spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about concerns surrounding the popular gaming platform Roblox, which is widely used by children aged eight to 12 in the UK.

Roblox, which allows users to create and play games within an open, interactive environment, reported more than 80 million daily global users in 2024, with around 40 percent under the age of 13.

The platform introduced mandatory age verification checks in the UK in January 2026, a measure highlighted by its chief safety officer Matt Kaufman during an inte...