TikTok user Marla Branyan has gone viral after sharing a candid conversation with her 7-year-old child about Roblox.

There are rumors circulating that Roblox will be banned on Sept. 1? So is Roblox actually shutting down? Here's the truth and what's happening.

This is not the first time that rumors of Roblox shutting down have surfaced all over social media. In the past, news about Roblox being shut down has spread and repeatedly, those were denied.

The rumors that Roblox is shutting down emerged as lawsuits allege the gaming platform is not a safe environment for minors. Here's what to know.

Is Roblox shutting down? Child safety issues continue to fuel rumors In early August 2025, one young player started an online petition calling for the removal of CEO David Baszucki.

"Roblox is simply not doing enough to protect our kids, to inform parents, and to go after child predators. As you know, I am leading the fight for the full release of the Epstein files.

Roblox has been slammed as a "hunting ground for child-sex predators" in a new lawsuit against the online gaming giant that alleges it caused the sexual exploitation of a 9-year-old boy.

Roblox is likely to stay in the spotlight for a period of time, but fundamentally shutting down is not a part of the picture as of August 22, 2025. Is Roblox shutting down on September 1, 2025?

Louisiana Attorney General is suing gaming platform Roblox over its lack of proper safety protocols for child users. What to know about the lawsuit.