Roblox History Timeline

Explore the complete evolution of Roblox from its humble beginnings in 2004 to becoming the world's largest user-generated gaming platform.

2004-2006: Foundation

The early days when David Baszucki and Erik Cassel founded Roblox Corporation and launched the platform with basic building tools.

2007-2016: Growth

Rapid expansion with millions of users, introduction of virtual currency (Robux), and the Developer Exchange program.

2017-Present: Metaverse

Evolution into a metaverse platform with advanced avatar systems, brand partnerships, and virtual concerts.

Key Milestones

2004: The Beginning

David Baszucki and Erik Cassel begin development of Roblox, originally called "DynaBlocks."

2006: Official Launch

Roblox officially launches to the public with basic building tools and multiplayer capabilities.

2013: Developer Exchange

Introduction of the Developer Exchange (DevEx) program, allowing developers to earn real money.

2020: Virtual Concerts

Roblox hosts its first major virtual concert, paving the way for the metaverse entertainment industry.

2021: Public Trading

Roblox Corporation goes public on the New York Stock Exchange, valued at over $40 billion.

Roblox Today

200M+
Monthly Active Users
50M+
Daily Active Users
15M+
Experiences Created
$500M+
Paid to Developers

The Future of Roblox

As Roblox continues to evolve, it's pioneering the future of digital interaction, virtual economies, and immersive experiences. The platform is expanding beyond gaming into education, social interaction, and virtual commerce.

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