Roblox, the gaming platform that lets players play with others online, is extremely popular these days. However, it also has plenty of inactive accounts.
But… what does it mean when someone is inactive on Roblox? And how does Roblox handle inactive accounts? We’ll be clarifying it all here.
What Does Inactive Mean On Roblox?
Being inactive on Roblox means that the account is not accessible anymore, but it is not deleted. This is usually because of prolonged inactivity or because the account got banned. When an account is inactive nobody can take its username.
Note that an inactive Roblox account is not the same as getting the account deleted.
You can read more about what can make you get banned at the Roblox Community Standards or in our article on how to get banned on Roblox.
Why Do You Go Inactive On Roblox?
1. Prolonged Inactivity
Your account can become inactive if you have not logged in for quite some time.
Some Roblox users say, being inactive for 365 days or a year will result in the deactivation of your account. Some users, however, contradict this, saying that they were able to access their Roblox account even after years of inactivity.
Roblox has yet to release an official confirmation on this.
2. Account Banned / Termination
Roblox can also moderate or ban your account due to non-compliance with rules. You can, however, appeal the account moderation or ban. Continue reading the article if you want to know how to appeal a banned account.
3. Account Deleted For Personal Reasons
There are various reasons why you may want to go inactive on Roblox. Here are some of them:
- Have Outgrown Roblox. Many find Roblox games too childish while others find the games too boring.
- Clickbait Ads And Games. Many Roblox users dislike that there are games falsely advertising or what they refer to as clickbait ads and games. Some claim that these games are not complying with Roblox rules but are not being caught for their non-compliance.
- Lack Of Or Zero Revenues. Many game developers have Roblox inactive accounts since they cannot make money or have little revenue coming in from making games.
If you want to delete your Roblox account, check these 5 Different Ways to Delete Your Roblox account.
Does Roblox Delete Inactive Accounts?
Roblox does not delete user accounts just because they have been inactive for some time. Many Roblox users have reported that they are still able to access their accounts even if they have not accessed them for some time. But Roblox may also delete inactive accounts if the period of inactivity is long, such as 5 to 10 years.
But take note that Roblox can also delete inactive accounts quickly if the deactivation was due to non-compliance with community rules.
Roblox may also delete accounts that have been inactive for years to release the usernames, especially commonly used ones so that other users can use them.
How Do I Get My Inactive Roblox Account Back?
If your account is inactive then you can typically get your Roblox inactive account back by logging in to your account again. Here’s how:
Step 1: Go To Roblox Website And Log-in
Step 2: Update Your Account Information on “Settings”
Get My Inactive Roblox Account Back [After Being Banned]
However, if your Roblox account is inactive because the Roblox team moderated or banned your account, then you can try appealing the account’s moderation.
Here’s how to appeal your ban or account moderation to the Roblox team.
Make sure to appeal within 30 days of the ban or moderation. The Roblox team will only review your appeal once.
Step 1: Access The Roblox Support Form
Step 2: Enter Your “Account Information” & Your “Email Address”
Step 3: Select “Moderation” & “Appeal Account” Under “Type Of Help”
Step 4: Explain Why You’re Appealing The Moderation
How Long Does Roblox Allow Inactive Accounts To Last?
It depends. If your Roblox account became inactive because you didn’t use it, Roblox may allow the inactive account to last up to 5-10 years or even forever. However, if your Roblox account became inactive because you were banned for violating Roblox’s Terms of service or their community rules, then Roblox could have deleted your account.
Roblox considers accounts without any activity as inactive but they will not be deleted. Many players have reported that they can still reactivate their accounts after more than a year of inactivity.
Summary
In this article, we have answered what an inactive account means on Roblox.
A Roblox inactive account may be because of your prolonged inactivity or account moderation action taken by the Roblox team.
It’s possible though to activate your account by either logging in to your account again or appealing the account moderation.
However, there are no guarantees that you can still get your account back, especially if it has been many years since you used your account or if it was permanently banned and deactivated by Roblox.
What happens to inactive Roblox accounts depends on the first reason why they became inactive.
