As of the fourth quarter of 2024, gaming company Roblox Corporation had over 85.3 million daily active users of Roblox games worldwide. This figure represents a 19 percent increase from the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Roblox DAU has grown significantly since the beginning of 2020, when the global COVID-19 pandemic started to spread. Since then, the company has managed to retain and even increase its newly won audiences. Who are the Roblox users? Due to its colorful look and popularity among young gaming audiences, Roblox is often perceived as being just for children. Up until mid-2021, this was correct, as up until that point, the majority of Roblox gamers were aged 13 years or under. However, as of the third quarter of 2024, about 53.6 million Roblox gamers are aged 13 years or above, compared to 29.7 million younger users. According to the company, Roblox’s fastest-growing demographic are users aged 17 to 24 years, highlighting the platform’s efforts in attracting a wider audience. Building a Roblox for the future... is easier said than done Roblox generates nearly all of its revenues via sales of its own digital currency, Robux. The aging up of its audience is a vital factor in Roblox’s continued monetization strategy, as children under 13 years are not an addressable ad audience. Subsequently, in order to expand its advertising business to diversify its revenue streams, Roblox needs a bigger addressable ad audience. This is particularly relevant in context with Roblox’s metaverse ambitions which aim to foster stronger relationships with brands in the digital advertising space.However, by trying to tap into older gaming audiences, Roblox puts itself into direct competition with other online gaming developers that focus on the 13+ audience. Additionally, the company has been criticized for insufficient content moderation and user safety features, which have led to users experiencing inappropriate content or in-game harassment on the Roblox gaming platform.