Roblox is experiencing a notable, unusual decline in its player base as of early 2026, particularly during the holiday season when activity typically peaks. While the platform previously hit record highs due to viral games like "Grow a Garden," the waning popularity of these games and frustration over updates are driving a drop in users.
Roblox introduced a new rule where you cant chat or even see chat unless you upload your photo so they confirm you are over 13.
Sadly for Roblox, this rule only made people quit roblox.
Roblox is a social game. If you cant chat, it loses most of its value.
Discord likewise started losing users after it announced its age verification.
It seems that age verification is a good way to lose users quickly
And its also opportunity for other sites to gain users.
Because the easier you make it for new user to join and use your site, the more likely will new user join.