You cannot hide old usernames, but you can limit who sees them
Roblox does not offer a way to delete or conceal usernames you have used in the past. Once you change your username, your old name stays visible in your account history to anyone who visits your profile. However, you can control who sees your profile at all, which prevents most people from discovering those old names in the first place.
The privacy settings that matter most are your profile visibility and your friend requests. By restricting these, you make it much harder for strangers to find your account and scroll through your username history. This is the closest Roblox comes to hiding past usernames.
Key Takeaways
- Old usernames remain permanently visible on your profile's username history and cannot be deleted by you or Roblox support.
- You can prevent most people from seeing your history by changing your profile to private or friends-only in privacy settings.
- Blocking specific players stops them from viewing your profile, including your past usernames.
- If you created your account with a username you now regret, changing it when ready limits how long that name appears in your history.
- Roblox moderators can see your full username history regardless of privacy settings, as part of account security.
How to make your profile private so fewer people see your history
Open Roblox and go to your profile by clicking your avatar icon in the top right corner, then select "Profile." Once there, click the gear icon labeled "Settings" near the top of the page.
In Settings, find the "Privacy" tab on the left side. Look for the option that says "Who can see your profile?" and change it from "Public" to "Friends Only" or "Private." Friends Only means only people on your friends list can view your profile and see your username history. Private means nobody except you can see it (though Roblox staff can always access it for safety reasons).
Scroll down and also check "Who can message you?" and "Who can see your inventory?" — setting these to Friends Only or Private adds another layer, since people who cannot message you or see what you own are less likely to investigate your profile deeply.
How to block specific players from seeing your past usernames
If certain people know old usernames you want to hide from them, you can block them individually. Go to your profile, find the player's name in your friends list or search for them, and click on their profile.
On their profile, click the three dots menu (or "More" button) and select "Block User." Once blocked, that player cannot see your profile, your username history, your friends list, or your inventory. They also cannot message you or join games you are in. This is the most direct way to prevent specific people from discovering old usernames.
Why Roblox keeps your old usernames visible
Roblox displays your username history as a security feature. If someone hacks your account and changes your username, you can see what they changed it to and when. This helps you prove the account was compromised and recover it. Roblox support uses this history to verify that you are the real owner during account recovery.
The username history also prevents impersonation. If you used a username that looked like a famous player's name, then changed it, the history shows you were not always using that name. This protects both you and others from confusion.
What happens if you change your username frequently
Each time you change your username on Roblox, the old one gets added to your history. If you have changed your name many times, your history will be long. There is no limit to how many old usernames Roblox will store, so a player who has been on the platform for years might have dozens of past names listed.
Changing your username costs 1,000 Robux (Roblox's premium currency) each time after your first change. This cost exists partly to discourage people from changing names constantly to evade moderation or hide their activity. If you are thinking about changing your username to hide an old one, know that the old one will still appear in your history — the new name just gets added to the list.
How to report a username you regret to Roblox support
If your old username violates Roblox's community standards — for example, it contains slurs, hate speech, or sexual content — you can report your own account to Roblox support and explain the situation. Go to the Roblox support page, select "Contact Us," and describe that you created an account with an inappropriate username and want it reviewed.
Roblox support may take action on the old username itself, though they cannot delete it from your history. In some cases, they may note on your account that the username was created before you understood the rules, which can help if you are ever flagged for moderation review. This is not a may provide, but it is worth trying if the old username is genuinely problematic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ask Roblox to delete my old usernames from my history?
No. Roblox does not remove usernames from your history under any circumstances. They are stored permanently as part of your account record. You can only control who sees your profile by using privacy settings.
If I make my profile private, can people still see my old usernames?
No. If your profile is set to Private, nobody except you and Roblox staff can view it, which means they cannot see your username history. If it is set to Friends Only, only your friends can see it.
Do other players know when I change my username?
No. Roblox does not send notifications to other players when you change your username. However, if someone visits your profile, they will see the change in your history. Friends may notice your name is different in their friends list.
What if someone is using my old username after I changed it?
Roblox releases old usernames back into the pool so other players can claim them. If someone else is now using a name you used to have, that is normal. Your username history still shows you used it first, so there is no impersonation issue.
Can Roblox moderators see my old usernames even if my profile is private?
Yes. Roblox staff and moderators can always view your full account history, including all past usernames, regardless of your privacy settings. They use this information to investigate reports and enforce community rules.