You cannot hide old usernames, but you can change your current one and limit who sees your history

Roblox does not offer a way to delete or hide usernames you have used in the past. Once you change your username, your old one becomes available for someone else to claim, but it stays linked to your account in your profile's username history. Anyone who visits your profile can see every username you have ever used on that account, along with the dates you used them.

What you can control is your current username and who can see your profile at all. If you want to move forward with a fresh identity, you change your username through your account settings — but understand that this is a visible change, not a hidden one. Your old usernames remain part of your account record.

Key Takeaways

  • Roblox displays your complete username history on your profile, and there is no setting to hide it from other players.
  • You can change your current username once every seven days through Account Settings, but old usernames stay visible in your history.
  • Limiting who can see your profile (through privacy settings) prevents strangers from viewing your username history, but friends and people you have played with can still see it.
  • If you are concerned about an old username because of harassment or safety, report the behavior to Roblox support rather than trying to hide the username itself.

How to change your current username

Open Roblox and log into your account. Click the gear icon in the top right corner to open Settings, then select "Account" from the left menu. Look for the "Username" section — you will see your current username and a button labeled "Change Username" or "Edit" next to it.

Click that button. Roblox will show you a text box where you can type a new username. The site checks in real time whether the name is available — if it is taken, you will see a red message. Once you find a name that is free, click "Buy" or "Confirm" (the button text varies). Roblox charges 1,000 Robux for a username change. After you pay, your new username takes effect when ready, and your old username moves into your history.

You can change your username once every seven days. If you try to change it again before seven days have passed, the button will be grayed out and show you the date when you can change it next.

What happens to your old usernames

When you change your username, the old one does not disappear. It appears in a "Username History" section on your profile that any player can see if they visit your page. The history shows each username you have used and the date range you used it. This is permanent — Roblox does not remove old usernames from this record, even if you report them or ask support to delete them.

The old username itself becomes available for another player to claim after a short waiting period. This means someone else can take your former username, which can be confusing if friends try to find you by your old name. You cannot reserve or reclaim an old username once you have changed away from it.

Limiting who can see your profile and username history

You cannot hide your username history from everyone, but you can control who sees your profile at all. Go to Settings, select "Privacy," and look for the "Who can see your profile" option. You have three choices: "Public" (anyone can see it), "Friends" (only people on your friends list), or "Private" (no one except you).

If you set your profile to "Friends" or "Private," strangers cannot view your username history. However, anyone you have played with in a game or who is on your friends list may still be able to see your profile depending on your other privacy settings. Roblox also shows your current username to anyone in a game with you, regardless of your profile privacy setting.

Keep in mind that changing your profile to private affects more than just your username history — it also hides your games, your friends list, and other profile information from people who are not your friends.

Why Roblox keeps username history visible

Roblox displays username history as a safety feature. If someone is harassing you or breaking the rules, moderators can see all the usernames that account has used. This helps them track repeat offenders and ban accounts that evade bans by changing names. It also helps other players identify accounts that have been reported before.

From a user perspective, username history lets you verify that an account is really the person you think it is. If you know someone's old username, you can find their new one by looking at their history. This prevents impersonation — someone cannot claim to be your friend by taking their old username if the history shows a different account owns it.

What to do if an old username is causing problems

If you used a username that you now regret — because it is offensive, because it reveals personal information, or because it is connected to harassment — changing your username is the right first step. Your current username is what appears in games and in most places on the platform, so changing it removes the problematic name from active use.

If someone is using your old username to impersonate you or harass others, report that account to Roblox. Go to the account's profile, click the three dots menu, and select "Report User." Explain that the account is using a former username of yours to impersonate you. Roblox support reviews these reports and can take action if the account is breaking the rules.

If you are being harassed because of something connected to an old username, report the harassment itself rather than asking Roblox to hide the username. Include details about the harassment in your report to support, and they can investigate whether the harasser is breaking the platform's rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay Robux to hide my old usernames?

No. There is no paid option to hide or delete username history. The only thing you can buy with Robux is a new username change, which costs 1,000 Robux and adds your current name to the history instead of removing old ones.

If I delete my account, do my old usernames disappear?

Deleting your account removes your profile from the platform, but Roblox may retain records of usernames and account history for safety and moderation purposes. The usernames you used do not become hidden — they straightforward become part of a deleted account's record.

Can I ask Roblox support to remove a specific old username from my history?

Roblox support does not remove usernames from account history under normal circumstances. If a username contains personal information like your real name or address, or if it was created by someone else who had access to your account, you can contact support and explain the situation. They may review it, but removal is not may provide.

Will my old username show up in search results?

Your old username will not appear in search results on Roblox — only your current username will. However, if someone knows your old username and searches for it directly, they may find it listed in your username history if they visit your profile.

Do games I played under an old username still show that old name?

No. Games display your current username, not old ones. If you played a game under a different username, that game will now show your new username in your activity and in any leaderboards or chat logs from that session.