Your previous usernames stay visible in your account history
When you change your Roblox username, the old one does not disappear. Anyone who visits your profile can see every username you have ever used by scrolling through your account history. Roblox does not offer a setting to hide or delete this list, and there is no way to remove individual usernames from the record once they have been assigned to your account.
This design choice is intentional. Roblox keeps the history so other players can track accounts that have changed names, which helps prevent scams and impersonation. If you could erase your username history, someone could use your old name to pretend to be you, or hide a pattern of rule violations by switching names repeatedly.
Key Takeaways
- Your complete username history is permanently visible on your profile to anyone who visits it, and Roblox does not allow you to hide or delete individual usernames from this list.
- You can change your username once every seven days, but each change adds to your history rather than replacing it.
- If you are concerned about an old username being associated with your account, the only option is to accept that it will remain visible in your history.
- Blocking or reporting a player does not affect your own username history or what other players can see about your account.
How username history appears on your profile
When someone visits your profile page, they see your current username at the top. Below that, there is a section labeled "Previous Usernames" or "Username History" that lists every name you have used, usually in reverse chronological order with the most recent change at the top. The list includes the date each username was active, so other players can see exactly when you made each change.
This information is public by default and cannot be made private through any account setting. Even if you set your profile to private or restrict who can message you, your username history remains visible to everyone. Friends, strangers, and players investigating your account can all see the complete record.
Why Roblox does not allow hiding old usernames
Roblox maintains this policy because username history serves a safety function. Players use it to verify whether an account is the person they think it is, especially when someone claims to be a friend or content creator. If you could delete your history, someone else could take your old username and impersonate you without anyone being able to tell the accounts apart.
The history also helps moderators and the community identify accounts that repeatedly violate rules. A player who gets banned, creates a new account, and changes names every few days would be much harder to track if they could erase their history. By keeping the record permanent, Roblox makes it harder for bad actors to hide their patterns.
What you can do if you regret an old username
If you chose a username in the past that you now find embarrassing or inappropriate, you cannot remove it from your history. Your only option is to change your current username to something you are comfortable with going forward. The old name will still appear in your history, but new players who visit your profile will see your current name first and may not scroll through your history at all.
If an old username violates Roblox's naming policy, you can report your own account to Roblox support and explain the situation. They may review whether the name broke the rules at the time it was active, but they will not delete it from your history. They may, however, take action if the name was genuinely offensive or against policy.
The difference between changing your username and hiding it
Changing your username and hiding it are two completely different things on Roblox. When you change your username, you are updating what name appears at the top of your profile and what other players see when you join a game. The old name becomes available for someone else to use, and it gets added to your history.
Hiding a username would mean removing it from your history so other players cannot see it. Roblox does not offer this feature at all. You cannot hide, delete, or make private any previous usernames. The only way to stop accumulating history is to stop changing your username, but that does not erase what you have already changed.
How often you can change your username
Roblox allows you to change your username once every seven days if you have Roblox Premium, or once every 30 days if you do not. Each time you change it, the old name is added to your history. This means if you change your name frequently, your history will grow longer and contain more names for other players to see.
Some players change their username regularly for fun or to match a new game interest. Others do it because they regret a choice. Either way, every change is recorded permanently. If you are unhappy with a username, changing it will give you a new current name, but the old one will always be visible in your account history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ask Roblox to delete a username from my history?
No. Roblox does not remove usernames from account history under any circumstances. Even if you contact support, they cannot and will not delete previous usernames from your record. The history is permanent and visible to everyone.
If I report my own old username, will Roblox remove it?
Reporting your own username may result in Roblox reviewing whether it violated their naming policy, but it will not be deleted from your history. If the name was genuinely against the rules, Roblox may note that in their system, but the name itself stays in your history.
Can I make my profile private so people cannot see my username history?
No. Username history is always public, even if you set your profile to private or restrict messages. Privacy settings do not hide your previous usernames from other players.
What happens to my old username after I change it?
Your old username becomes available for another player to use. It is added to your account history and remains there permanently. The player who takes your old name has no connection to your account.
Does changing my username affect my games, items, or friends list?
No. Your games, Robux, items, and friends all stay with your account no matter how many times you change your username. Only the name displayed changes; everything else remains the same.