How to Block Roblox on Mac, Windows, Android and iOS Easily

Roblox is a popular game, with over 151 million daily active users. It's loved by children, with 60% of users under the age of 16. However, despite Roblox’s parental controls, it’s still not very safe. Also, playing Roblox can be addictive. That’s why many parents want to block Roblox.

This article will show you how to easily block access to Roblox app and Roblox website on computers and phones.

 

How to block Roblox on Windows PC and Mac

To play Roblox on a Windows or Mac computer, your child needs access to both the desktop app and website. Therefore, you can block the app, the website, or both.

Method 1. Use Cisdem AppCrypt (Windows & Mac)

To restrict access to Roblox on your child's PC or a family computer, you can use Cisdem AppCrypt, an app locker and website blocker in one.

When used as a Roblox blocker, AppCrypt can:

• Block the Roblox app.
• Block the entire Roblox website or certain pages on it.
• Schedule the blocking to be active permanently or only during certain hours.
• Protect the blocking with a password, effectively preventing your children from bypassing restrictions.

Steps

1. Download and install AppCrypt on your Windows PC or Mac.

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2. When you open it for the first time, set a password. It’s recommended to select the Launch at System Startup checkbox.

3. Right-click or click the AppCrypt icon in the taskbar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) and choose Open Main Window.

4. Enter the password to access the AppCrypt main window.

5. Under the App Lock tab, add the Roblox app to block.

• On a Windows PC, directly drag the desktop shortcut of Roblox Player into the App Lock tab.
• On a Mac, click the big Add button, select Roblox, and click Add.

6. Under the Web Block tab, enter roblox.com in the URL field and click Add.

Now Roblox is blocked on this PC. If your child tries to open the Roblox app, he or she will be prompted to enter the password. If your child tries to open the Roblox website, the website won’t open. There are a few ways to unblock Roblox, but any of them requires the AppCrypt password.

Tip: How to block Roblox permanently or at certain times

By default, Roblox will be permanently blocked as long as AppCrypt is running. (You can configure Preferences to make sure it always runs.) If you need to schedule the blocking to be active only during certain hours, here's how.

Under the App Lock tab, choose Roblox, and click the small clock icon that appears.

In the Roblox Schedule dialog that appears, turn on Custom Schedule. Then, edit or add schedules based on your needs, for example, blocking the game from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Likewise, schedule blocking for the Roblox website under Web Block tab.

 

Method 2. Use Microsoft Family Safety (Windows)

Windows PCs have a built-in feature for parents who want to control their children's online activities - Microsoft Family Safety. This feature helps block the Roblox app and also the website (on Edge only). However, a tech-savvy child may easily bypass the blocking by the following ways: using a different Microsoft account, using a VPN, or uninstalling Roblox from the PC and then reinstalling it.

 

Method 3. Use Screen Time (Mac)

Screen Time is built into Mac for users to view their time spent on the device, set time limit for apps, and do more. This feature enables you to block Roblox game. With it, you can limit the usage of the Roblox app to 1 minute on Mac computer. After 1 minute of use, it’ll automatically being blocked. By default, if offers a “Ask For More Time” option that allow you to extend use time. For users with poor self-control, it’s recommended to disable this option. You can also use the Content & Privacy Restriction feature of Screen Time to block roblox.com on Safari on Mac permanently, which will also block a large number of adult sites.

 

How to stop playing Roblox on Android and iOS

Roblox is fun. Roblox helps boost children’s creativity. But what if your child plays Roblox for hours per day on his/her phone? you can try making Roblox inaccessible with AppCrypt.

Steps to block Roblox on Andoid phone using AppCrypt

1. Install Cisdem AppCrypt.

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2. The first time you open it, set a PIN or pattern.

3. In the App Lock tab, find the Roblox app and then toggle the switch next to it to the on position.

4. In the Web Block tab, type roblox.com and then tap Add.

5. Optionally, if you want to restrict Roblox access only at certain times, you can go to the Schedule tab to schedule the restriction.

 

Steps to block access to Roblox on iPhone and iPad using AppCrypt

Roblox is the 3rd most popular free iPhone games in 2024. People just love it. But you may want to keep your kids away from the world of Roblox if they spend much more time playing Roblox on iPhone than they should.

1. Install AppCrypt from the App Store.

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2. Tap the Add / Remove button in the App Lock tab.

3. In the screen that appears, search for the Roblox app and then select this app. Tap Done.

4. Go to the Web Block tab. Enter roblox.com in the URL field. Tap Add. Tap Apply.

Now Roblox is blocked.

5. In the Preferences tab, tap Notifications. Turn on Notification and then Notification unlock, and you will be prompted to set a 4- or 6-digit PIN.

Once a PIN is set, AppCrypt itself will be locked, and you will be able to unblock Roblox (and other blocked apps) with the PIN.

The blocking is permanent by default. If your purpose is to restrict Roblox during certain hours (such as homework hours), you can use the Schedule feature.

AppCrypt provides users with another feature to block Roblox: Deny App Installation. To prevent your child from accessing Roblox, you can uninstall Roblox and then enable the Deny App Installation option. This way, there's no way to access Roblox on this iPhone or iPad.

 

Other ways to block Roblox on phone

Use Digital Wellbeing

Digital Wellbeing is a feature developed by Google. It is built into some Android devices and allows you to see your apps and websites usage and set limits. Open the Settings app on your Android device. You can find this feature by navigating to Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls. If not, you can also download it from the Google Play Store. With it, you can set the time limit you prefer for Roblox, or block it permanently. However, this feature can be easily turned off. Therefore, it is not suitable for parents to stop child from playing Roblox.

Use Age rating restrictions

On iPhone, there is a feature that allows you to restrict apps based on their age ratings. Roblox is not safe for young children. Some of the games have scary scenes or potentially harmful content. So it has a rating of 12 on the App Store. Open Screen Time on iPhone. Go to Content & Privacy Restrictions. Turn on this feature. Open Content Restrictions. Then click Apps. Select a lower age rating such as 9+. Then Roblox will be inaccessible on your iPhone. However, many other apps (e.g. YouTube, Instagram) will also be blocked.

 

Can you ban Roblox on router?

It depends. If your router has a parental controls or web filtering feature, the answer will be yes, and you can block the game by configuring you router settings.

With different routers, the configuration can be different. Here are instructions for two popular routers. (If you are using a different router, the steps may still be helpful.)

On Asus routers

1. In a browser, visit your router's IP address. (It's usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Also, you can find it on the back of your router.)

2. Log into your router's page using your username and password. (If you haven't changed the default login information, you can find the info on the back of your router.)

3. Go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter.

4. In the Basic Config section, enable URL Filter and make sure the Filter table type is Black List.

5. Add the following URLs to the URL Filter List one by one:

• roblox.com
• www.roblox.com
• api.roblox.com
• secure.roblox.com
• setup.roblox.com
• assetdelivery.roblox.com
• images.rbxcdn.com
• clientsettings.roblox.com
• presence.roblox.com
• chat.roblox.com
• accountsettings.roblox.com
• auth.roblox.com

If a computer or mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi generated by this router, the Roblox app will stop working and the website will be blocked.

 

On TP-Link routers

1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 of the On Asus section.

2. Go to HomeShield > Parental Controls.

3. Click Add and do one of the following:

• Create a general profile for all devices in the house and add all devices.
• Create a dedicated profile for your kids and add their devices.

4. Click Next.

5. In the Blocked Websites section, do one of the following:

• Add the URLs mentioned in step 5 of the Asus section. This will stop the Roblox app and website from working or loading.
• Add the keyword "roblox". This will block Roblox app and website as well as all URLs containing this keyword.

The game will become inaccessible on your children's devices or all devices in the house, depending on your settings.

 

How to block Roblox games

You may not want to deprive your kids of the fun of playing Roblox. But you may want to block inappropriate games on Roblox. The steps below will help.

1. Go to roblox.com.

2. Click the gear icon in the top right corner and choose Settings.

3. On the left, choose Privacy.

4. Enable Account Restrictions.

5. On the left, choose Parental Controls.

6. Enable Parent PIN and add a PIN. This prevents others from changing your settings.

From now on, all inappropriate games are blocked and not playable on Roblox, helping make this platform more kid friendly.

 

Conclusion

Roblox is a game platform where users play games and create games for other users to play. There are various genres of games, such as adventure, comedy, fighting and horror. Inappropriate Roblox games can expose children to violent or sexual content. Also, some predators use Roblox as a way to target children.

Roblox Corporation does offer ways to help users block inappropriate chats, content, games, accounts and players on Roblox, which, however, isn’t enough to make Roblox really safe for kids. This article shows how to block Roblox on PC, Mac, Android phone, iOS, and router. I hope it can help worried parents keep children away from Roblox.