Roblox Expands Teen Council to South America
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Roblox has expanded its teen advisory board, the Teen Council, to five new South American countries — Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Recruitment for the council previously drew only from teenagers in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and the geographic reach is now significantly wider.
What the Teen Council is
The Teen Council is an advisory body where Roblox invites teenagers to share their views on how the platform should develop specifically for its younger audience. It is not an administrative post or a moderation role: members do not get access to moderation tools or other users’ personal data — they simply share impressions and suggestions directly with the company’s team.
According to Roblox, the previous council has already contributed to practical work — members helped create a teen-focused guide to the Community Standards, meaning an explanation of community rules written in language aimed at teenagers rather than adults alone.
Expansion to South America
Roblox announced the expansion of the council to five new countries on July 21, 2026. Teenagers from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru can now join alongside those from Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Who could apply
The participation requirements are the same across all countries:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Age | 13 to 17 years old |
| Language | proficiency in English |
| Permission | written consent from a parent or guardian |
The application deadline passed at midnight Pacific time on August 18, 2026. As of this publication, applications for the current council are already closed, and Roblox has not yet announced a date for the next recruitment round.
Why Roblox is doing this
The company has faced years of criticism over how safe its platform is for children and teenagers. Creating a teen advisory board is one of the few public steps where product decisions are formally aligned not only with adult moderators and parents, but with the teenagers those decisions directly affect.
Northeast Times covers the council’s expansion specifically in the context of other safety measures — the outlet mentions it alongside parental controls, community tiers, and ban warnings that Roblox is rolling out for its younger audience. In other words, the council’s expansion isn’t a standalone initiative — it’s part of a broader package of measures aimed at children and teenagers.
What we’re not claiming
Discussions of child safety easily slide into either panic or excessive reassurance, so it’s worth clearly separating fact from assumption.
- We don’t know the exact number of teenagers who applied from the new countries — Roblox has not disclosed that figure.
- We don’t name a date for the next recruitment round — the company hasn’t announced one yet.
- We are not claiming that joining the council grants a teenager any administrative privileges on the platform — it is an advisory role, not a moderation one.
- We don’t detail the application procedure here — that’s worth checking directly on Roblox’s official page rather than through a third-party account.
What this means for parents and teens
For parents, this news is another reason to learn what control tools Roblox already offers now, rather than waiting for the next council recruitment cycle. The basic settings are covered in the guide on parental controls in Roblox, and separately, in how chat and reporting for child safety work.
Questions about exactly what content a teenager can access depending on age are best checked against Roblox’s age rating system. For more on how Roblox is working on safety beyond the Teen Council, see the coverage of the Family Zone game that teaches parents about safety and of Roblox open-sourcing its ROOST safety models.
FAQ
What is Roblox’s Teen Council? An advisory board where Roblox invites teenagers to share their views on how the platform should develop. It is not an administrative or moderation role — members simply share feedback and suggestions directly with the company’s team.
Which countries were added to the council? Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru — in addition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States, where recruitment previously took place.
Who could apply to join the council? Teenagers aged 13 to 17 who are proficient in English and have written consent from a parent or guardian.
When was the application deadline? Midnight Pacific time on August 18, 2026. As of this publication, applications for the current council are already closed.
Does joining the council grant access to moderation tools? No. The role is purely advisory: members do not get access to moderation tools or other users’ personal data.
What has the previous council already accomplished? According to Roblox, previous members helped create a teen-focused guide to the Community Standards — an explanation of community rules written in language aimed at teenagers.
In short
Roblox expanded its Teen Council advisory board to five South American countries — Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Participation required being 13 to 17 years old, proficient in English, and having parental consent; the application deadline passed on August 18, 2026. The council’s role remains advisory: the previous cohort helped create a teen-focused guide to the community rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Roblox's Teen Council?
An advisory board where Roblox invites teenagers to share their views on how the platform should develop. It is not an administrative or moderation role — members simply share feedback and suggestions directly with the company's team.
Which countries were added to the council?
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru — in addition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States, where recruitment previously took place.
Who could apply to join the council?
Teenagers aged 13 to 17 who are proficient in English and have written consent from a parent or guardian.
When was the application deadline?
Midnight Pacific time on August 18, 2026. As of this publication, applications for the current council are already closed.
Does joining the council grant access to moderation tools?
No. The role is purely advisory: members do not get access to moderation tools or other users' personal data.
What has the previous council already accomplished?
According to Roblox, previous members helped create a teen-focused guide to the Community Standards — an explanation of community rules written in language aimed at teenagers.