Turkey has imposed a nationwide ban on Roblox due to concerns about inadequate content regulation and safety measures, particularly regarding child protection. The ban was enacted by the Adana Sixth Criminal Peace Court under Turkey’s Internet Governance Law, which mandates that if the court rules content on a platform as illegal, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) must review the decision within 24 hours and implement it within four hours if upheld.

Key Points:
- High User Engagement: As of Q2 2024, Roblox has an average daily user base of 79.5 million, with users spending 17.4 billion hours on the platform.
- Safety Concerns: Despite Roblox’s educational and entertaining aspects, the platform has faced criticism for its safety record. Notable incidents involve crimes committed by offenders who used Roblox to exploit minors, including kidnappings and abuse.
- Reasons for the Ban:
- Sexual Exploitation: Reports of sexual content and exploitation have raised serious concerns among Turkish authorities.
- Pedophilia Reports: Virtual gatherings on Roblox have been alleged to attract individuals with predatory interests.
- Virtual Currency Abuse: The platform’s virtual currency, Robux, has been used by bot accounts to encourage children to engage in suspicious activities and gambling.
- Content Moderation Challenges: Inadequate oversight mechanisms on Roblox led to the decision to impose the ban.
Roblox’s Response: On August 8, 2024, Roblox acknowledged the ban and stated they are urgently working to address the issue. The company emphasized their commitment to protecting their community, including the substantial developer community in Turkey.
It remains unclear when Roblox might be unblocked in Turkey, but the platform is actively engaged in resolving the situation to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.