Roblox doesn't let you hide old usernames, but you can limit who sees them
Roblox keeps a record of every username you've ever used on your account, and that history is visible to anyone who visits your profile. There is no setting to delete or hide this list. However, you can make your profile harder to find in the first place by changing your privacy settings, limiting who can see your friends list, and being selective about which games you play publicly.
The username history itself cannot be removed once it exists on your account. If you want a completely fresh start with no trace of old usernames, your only option is to create a new Roblox account. For most players, adjusting privacy settings on your current account is a faster and simpler solution.
Key Takeaways
- Roblox displays your complete username history on your profile page, and this list cannot be deleted or hidden through account settings.
- You can make your profile private so only friends can see your username history and other profile details.
- Changing your privacy settings to limit who can message you, see your friends, and view your games reduces the chances someone finds your profile in the first place.
- If you want to completely remove all trace of old usernames, you must create a new Roblox account, since the history is permanent on existing accounts.
- Your current username is always visible to other players in games and on the leaderboard, regardless of privacy settings.
How to make your profile private so fewer people see your username history
Open Roblox and go to your account settings by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner. Select Settings, then choose Privacy from the left menu. You will see several options for who can see different parts of your profile.
Set Who can see your profile to Friends Only or No One. This prevents strangers from viewing your profile page at all, which means they cannot see your username history. If you choose Friends Only, only people on your friends list can click your name and see the list of usernames you have used. If you choose No One, nobody except you can view your profile page.
Keep in mind that your current username will still be visible to other players when you are in games with them or when they search for you directly. Privacy settings only control who can see your profile page itself.
Adjust messaging and friend request settings to reduce profile visits
Even with a private profile, people can still find you if they know your current username or if they see you in a game. You can make it less likely that someone will try to visit your profile by limiting who can message you and send friend requests.
In the Privacy settings menu, find Who can message you and set it to Friends Only. This means only your friends can send you direct messages. Set Who can send you friend requests to Friends Only as well. When people cannot easily contact you or add you, they are less likely to click on your profile to try.
You can also hide your friends list by setting Who can see your friends to No One. This prevents people from using your friends list to find other accounts you may have used or to learn more about you.
Control which games show up on your profile
Your profile displays the games you have played and the games you are currently playing. You can limit this visibility to make your profile less informative to people who do visit it.
In Settings, go to Privacy and look for Who can see games you create and Who can see your game activity. Set both to Friends Only or No One. This hides the list of games you play from strangers, which makes your profile less interesting to people trying to track your activity or learn about your account history.
Why creating a new account is the only way to fully remove old usernames
If you want to completely erase all record of previous usernames, you cannot do it on your current account. Roblox stores username history permanently as part of your account record. The only way to have an account with no username history is to start fresh with a new Roblox account.
Before you create a new account, understand that you will lose access to any Robux (Roblox currency) you have purchased, any games you have created, and your friends list. You will have to rebuild your presence from scratch. For most players, this is not worth the cost, which is why adjusting privacy settings on your existing account is the better choice.
If you do decide to create a new account, use a different email address and choose a username you plan to keep for a long time. Avoid using similar usernames to your old account, since that can make it straightforward for people to connect the two accounts to you.
What happens to your username when you change it
When you change your username on Roblox, your old username is added to your username history but is not deleted. The old name becomes unavailable for anyone else to use for a set period of time, then it may become available again. However, your account will always show that you used that name.
Changing your username frequently does not hide your history — it only adds more names to the list. Each change is recorded and visible on your profile. If you are trying to distance yourself from an old username, changing it again will not help; instead, focus on making your profile private so fewer people see the history in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete individual usernames from my history?
No. Roblox does not offer a way to remove specific usernames from your account history. Once a username is added to your history, it stays there permanently. Your only option is to make your profile private so the history is not visible to other players.
If I change my username, will people still find me by my old name?
Your old username will not lead to your account anymore, but anyone who knows your current username can still find you. Your username history is visible on your profile, so people who visit your profile will see all the names you have used. Changing your username does not hide your past names.
Does making my profile private hide my username from people in games?
No. Your current username is always visible to other players when you are in the same game with them. Privacy settings only control who can see your profile page. People will still see your name above your character and on leaderboards regardless of your privacy settings.
Will a new account let me use one of my old usernames again?
Not when ready. When you change away from a username, Roblox holds that name for a period of time before it may become available to other players. Even if it does become available, you would need a different account to use it. Your original account will always show in its history that you used that name.
Can Roblox support remove my username history for me?
Roblox support does not remove username history as a service. The history is part of your permanent account record. If you have concerns about your account security or believe your account was compromised and used with a username you did not choose, contact Roblox support to report the issue, but they cannot erase the history.