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Roblox Not Working on Google Chrome: Why & How to Get it Work
If you encounter this gaming issue, follow our solutions to fix it
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Updated onJuly 10, 2024
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Hundreds of worldwide players report that Roblox won’t work in Google Chrome. Despite its huge popularity, the complex game platform faces serious issues preventing it from starting.
To use Roblox in Google Chrome, it is essential to ensure that everything is up to date and that no app or process in your system interferes.
This isn’t the only error, many reportedError Code 264 in Roblox, and we covered this issue in a separate guide.
Many underlying issues can cause this, so if you wonder what you can do if Roblox saysGoogle Chrome OS can’t open this pageor other similar messages, we’ve got you covered.
Your browser files may be corrupt, so the Roblox app won’t open in Google Chrome. Consider looking at the permission settings as well.
Some also report experiencing an endless install loop or crashes when attempting to open or connect to an online game.
This type of issue signals that your temporary files may be corrupt or your firewall prevents Roblox from starting.
Why is Roblox not working in Google Chrome?
Many users report having problems with the Roblox web app when accessing it from Google Chrome. Most common issues that cause this include:
Continue reading for step-by-step instructions on how to check your applications and make Roblox work again in Chrome OS and in the Google Chrome browser running on Windows.
These tips also apply if you get other similar message prompts likeRoblox is not found by your browser.
Quick Tip:
While Chrome is an industry-leading browser, it’s known for using up many system resources. This can cause your Roblox problems, so switching to a lighter browser like Opera GX is optimal.
Opera GX is similar in functionalities and user experience; you can customize it with themes, add your favorite add-ons, and get the best of your gaming by enabling the Opera GX Corner.
Opera GX
How do I fix Roblox not loading on Google Chrome?
1. Close the app and re-open It
When the Roblox website is not loading in Chrome, a simple restart of the application may fix the problem. It will force the browser to reconfigure and stop any unnecessary resource-consuming process.
In case you’re gettingRoblox requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or greatermessage, update your browser or switch to a different one.
2. Restart your device
3. Update date and time
4. Reset internet options for Windows
If you find that Roblox won’t work on Google Chrome, reset your computer’s internet options, as this fixes many problems even for players using Internet Explorer or Firefox.
Once you reset, close Google Chrome to allow the changes to take effect, then go back to using your web browser of choice.
Resetting the browser can help you fix thePrivacy error on Robloxissue; read this guide to learn about other solutions.
5. Clear your Temporary Internet Files
An important step in any uninstall or reinstall process is to clear your browser’s temporary internet files, so as to help with any corruption issues that might have arisen.
6. Check your Firewall
If Roblox website not loading in Chrome, it’s possible that your firewall or certain extension is causing this.
Your antivirus or antimalware could be running in the background and act as an overly cautious firewall, thus preventing important communication between Roblox/Roblox Studio and related servers. To fix this, update your antivirus or add Roblox to your whitelist.
In some cases, Roblox is flagged as a concern by your antivirus, but note that it is virus-free and has no malware. This happens because sometimes antivirus flags programs incorrectly, something called a false positive. To resolve this, do the following:
If you need more in-depth information, follow our step-by-step guide on what to do if yourantivirus is blocking Roblox in Windows 10/11.
Roblox isn’t bound to use specific ports for outgoing data, but it scans to find any free port on your machine. If your router is blocking UDP packets on any port, then Roblox won’t work on Google Chrome. Ports for Roblox are selected and assigned for each game dynamically.
Check your router’s manual to see how to unblock, and if you run a DSL modem that blocks ports, check with your ISP for instructions on how to do this.
7. Re-install the App
If Roblox is unable to run or provides a prompt to download Roblox, even though it’s already installed, you should check if the Roblox plug-in is allowed in your preferred browser. To do this:
8. Reinstall Roblox
Here’s how to reinstall:
If you have issues during the re-installation, clear Temporary Internet Files as this will help with any corruption issues that might have arisen.
Roblox not working on Chromebook
If Chrome OS can’t open this page in Roblox, then be sure to try one of the methods mentioned above.
Were you able to resolve Roblox won’t work on Google Chrome using the solutions here? Let us know in the comments section below.
If you’re having more issues, visit ourYour browser is not supported Robloxerror guide for more solutions.
Want to know more about Roblox? We cover guides and fixes on ourRoblox page.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
