This guide covers the only legitimate ways to earn Robux according to Roblox’s official policies. Every method requires either time investment, skill development, or financial investment. There are no shortcuts, and anyone promising “easy” or “instant” Robux is attempting to scam you.
Critical Reality: Most players never earn significant Robux because the legitimate methods require genuine effort, skill development, or initial monetary investment. This guide presents the truth about what actually works.
Understanding How Robux Really Works
According to Roblox’s official economy, there are only a few legitimate ways to obtain Robux:
- Purchase directly with real money
- Earn through selling virtual items (requires Premium subscription)
- Earn through game development and monetization
- Receive as gifts through official gift cards
- Earn gift cards through legitimate third-party reward programs
What DOESN’T work: Generators, hacks, giveaway groups, “Robux earning” games, surveys (except official programs like Microsoft Rewards), third-party websites promising free Robux.
Method 1: Microsoft Rewards Program
Realistic Earning: $5-20 in Roblox gift cards monthly
Time Required: 10-15 minutes daily
Difficulty: Very Easy
Initial Cost: $0
Legitimacy: 100% Official Microsoft Program
Microsoft Rewards is the ONLY legitimate way to earn Robux without spending money or having specialized skills. It’s a loyalty program run by Microsoft that rewards you for using their services.
How It Actually Works
Step 1: Account Setup
- Visit rewards.microsoft.com
- Create a Microsoft account (or use existing)
- Verify email and phone number
- Complete profile information
- Download Microsoft Edge browser
- Install Bing mobile app
Step 2: Daily Point Accumulation
PC Searches (150 points/day):
- Perform 30 searches on Bing using Edge browser
- Each search must be unique
- Examples: “weather forecast,” “news today,” “recipe ideas,” “movie reviews”
- Takes approximately 5 minutes
Mobile Searches (100 points/day):
- Complete 20 searches using Bing mobile app
- Different from PC searches
- Takes approximately 3 minutes
Daily Activities (30-50 points/day):
- Complete quizzes and polls on rewards dashboard
- Takes 2-3 minutes
Daily Total: ~280-300 points (approximately 10 minutes of work)
Step 3: Redemption Reality
Actual Timelines:
- $5 Roblox Gift Card = 6,500 points = 23-25 days of daily completion
- $10 Roblox Gift Card = 13,000 points = 43-46 days of daily completion
- $25 Roblox Gift Card = 32,500 points = 108-115 days of daily completion
Redemption Process:
- Accumulate required points
- Go to rewards dashboard → Redeem
- Select Roblox gift card
- Receive code via email (24-48 hours)
- Redeem on Roblox.com/redeem
Important Limitations:
- Only available in certain countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, some EU countries)
- One account per person (multi-accounting results in ban)
- Points expire after 18 months of inactivity
- Redemption limits may apply
Method 2: Game Development
Realistic Earning: $0-100,000+ Robux monthly (extremely variable)
Time Required: 100+ hours to learn, ongoing development
Difficulty: Advanced
Initial Cost: $0 (but requires significant time investment)
Success Rate: Less than 1% of games generate significant revenue
Game development is how the top Roblox creators earn millions of Robux. However, it requires programming skills, game design knowledge, and often months or years of work before seeing results.
The Honest Reality of Game Development
What Roblox Doesn’t Tell You:
- Over 40 million games exist on Roblox
- 99% of games have fewer than 100 active players
- Most games earn $0
- Successful games require constant updates and community management
- Competition is extremely high
If You Still Want to Try
Phase 1: Learn Roblox Studio (2-3 months minimum)
- Download Roblox Studio (free)
- Complete ALL official tutorials (40+ hours)
- Learn Lua programming language (100+ hours)
- Study successful games in your genre
- Join developer communities for support
Recommended Learning Resources:
- Official Roblox Creator Hub (create.roblox.com)
- YouTube: AlvinBlox, TheDevKing, PeasFactory
- Roblox Developer Forums
- Lua programming courses (free on websites like Codecademy)
Phase 2: Create Your First Game
Start Simple – Obby:
- Use built-in Obby template in Studio
- Create 20-30 challenging but fair obstacles
- Add checkpoints every 5 obstacles
- Include basic UI (timer, respawn button)
- Test extensively with real players
Quality Requirements for Success:
- Smooth gameplay with no bugs
- Clear instructions for players
- Appealing visual design
- Engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back
- Mobile-friendly controls (60% of Roblox players use mobile)
Phase 3: Monetization
Primary Revenue Sources:
1. Game Passes (One-time purchases):
- Speed Boost: 25-100 Robux
- Skip Stage: 50-200 Robux
- VIP Benefits: 100-500 Robux
- Cosmetic Items: 50-200 Robux
2. Developer Products (Repeatable purchases):
- In-game currency: 10-500 Robux
- Power-ups: 10-100 Robux
- Consumable items: 5-50 Robux
3. Premium Payouts:
- Earn based on time Premium members spend in your game
- Requires significant player engagement
- Variable and unpredictable income
Critical Reality Check:
- Roblox takes 30% of all transactions (you keep 70%)
- You need 100,000 Robux to exchange for real money (DevEx)
- Most developers never reach DevEx threshold
- Average game earns less than 1,000 Robux total lifetime
Phase 4: Marketing and Growth
Organic Growth Methods:
- Ask friends to play and provide feedback
- Post in Roblox developer forums
- Share on social media
- Update game regularly (Roblox algorithm favors active games)
- Respond to player feedback
Paid Advertising:
- Roblox ads cost 100-10,000+ Robux per campaign
- Requires upfront investment with no guaranteed return
- Only recommended after organic validation
Method 3: Creating and Selling Virtual Items
Realistic Earning: $0-5,000 Robux monthly (average: 100-300)
Time Required: 5-20 hours per item
Difficulty: Intermediate
Initial Cost: $4.99/month (Roblox Premium required)
Success Rate: ~10% of items generate meaningful sales
Creating clothing and accessories can generate passive income, but requires Roblox Premium subscription and design skills.
The Complete Reality
Mandatory Requirement:
- Roblox Premium subscription ($4.99/month minimum)
- Without Premium, you CANNOT sell items
- This is a monthly cost, not a one-time payment
Additional Costs:
- Upload fee: 10 Robux per item
- Design software: Free (GIMP, Paint.NET) or Paid (Photoshop $10-55/month)
Item Creation Process
Step 1: Learn Design Basics (2-4 weeks)
- Download free design software (GIMP or Paint.NET)
- Download Roblox clothing templates from Developer Hub
- Study template structure and pixel dimensions
- Practice creating 10-20 designs before uploading
- Analyze successful items in the catalog
Step 2: Market Research
- Browse Roblox catalog by category
- Identify oversaturated markets (basic t-shirts, generic pants)
- Find underserved niches
- Note pricing strategies of successful creators
- Check seasonal trends
Step 3: Create and Upload
- Design item using templates
- Save in correct format (PNG, specific dimensions)
- Navigate to Create → Clothing
- Upload design (costs 10 Robux)
- Write detailed description with keywords
- Set competitive price
Step 4: The Sales Reality
Typical Results:
- First 10 items: 0-5 sales each (common)
- Items 11-50: Begin understanding what sells
- Items 51+: Some items may generate consistent sales
- Average creator: 5-15% of items generate 90% of revenue
Monthly Breakdown:
- Premium Cost: $4.99 (approximately 400-500 Robux equivalent)
- Upload Costs: 100-200 Robux (if uploading 10-20 items)
- Average Monthly Sales: 200-800 Robux (for persistent creators)
- Net Result: Often break-even or small profit in first 6 months
Method 4: Roblox Official Events
Realistic Earning: 0 Robux directly (earn limited items instead)
Time Required: 2-10 hours per event
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Initial Cost: $0
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: Roblox events typically do NOT give Robux directly. They reward exclusive items, badges, and avatar accessories that cannot be sold unless they’re specifically marked as “Limited.”
What Events Actually Provide
- Exclusive avatar items (usually not tradeable)
- Badges and achievements
- Rare accessories for collection
- Occasionally: Gift card raffles (extremely rare to win)
- Very rarely: Small amounts of Robux in special promotions
How to Participate
Finding Events:
- Follow @Roblox on Twitter
- Check blog.roblox.com weekly
- Enable Roblox app notifications
- Join official Roblox Discord
Event Types:
- Seasonal Events: Halloween, Christmas, Easter
- Brand Collaborations: Movie/music partnerships
- Platform Anniversaries: Usually in September
- Developer Conferences: RDC (annual)
Value of Events: While they don’t directly give Robux, exclusive items can become valuable over time if they’re tradeable. However, this requires Premium for trading and significant initial investment.
What About Roblox Premium?
Roblox Premium is often marketed as a way to “get Robux,” but it’s important to be clear: You are PURCHASING Robux with a subscription, not earning them.
Premium Tiers:
- Premium 450: $4.99/month → Receive 450 Robux monthly
- Premium 1000: $9.99/month → Receive 1,000 Robux monthly
- Premium 2200: $19.99/month → Receive 2,200 Robux monthly
When Premium Makes Sense:
- You’re actively creating and selling items
- You have a successful game and want the 70% revenue share (vs 30% without Premium)
- You want to trade Limited items
When Premium Doesn’t Make Sense:
- You’re just starting and have no revenue streams
- You can’t afford the monthly subscription
- You’re not creating content
Essential Safety Guidelines
SCAMS TO AVOID
- “Free Robux generators” – ALL are scams that steal accounts
- “Get 10,000 Robux in 5 minutes” – Impossible and always a scam
- “Enter your password to verify” – Roblox NEVER asks for passwords
- Games claiming to give Robux for playing – Cannot give real Robux
- Survey sites (except Microsoft Rewards) – Most collect data illegally
- Discord/Telegram “giveaways” – Nearly all are phishing attempts
- “Robux earning groups” – Cannot distribute Robux
✓ ALWAYS DO THIS:
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account
- Use a strong, unique password
- Never share your password with ANYONE
- Only use official Roblox website (roblox.com)
- Report suspicious activity immediately
- Verify all promotions through official Roblox channels
The Honest Truth: Realistic Earning Paths
Path 1: Casual Player
Method: Microsoft Rewards only
Time Investment: 10-15 minutes daily
Realistic Monthly Earning: 400-800 Robux (via gift cards)
Annual Earning: 5,000-9,000 Robux
Path 2: Aspiring Creator
Methods: Premium subscription + Item creation
Time Investment: 5-10 hours weekly
Monthly Cost: $4.99 (Premium)
Realistic Monthly Earning: 100-500 Robux profit (after costs)
Reality: Often break-even for first 3-6 months
Path 3: Serious Developer
Methods: Game development
Time Investment: 20-40 hours weekly
Realistic Monthly Earning: Highly variable (0-10,000+ Robux)
Success Timeline: 6-18 months before consistent revenue
Success Rate: Less than 5% achieve sustainable income
Realistic Timeline Expectations
Month 1:
- Microsoft Rewards setup and first redemption
- Learning basic creator skills
- Researching game development
- Realistic Earning: 0-400 Robux
Month 3:
- Consistent Microsoft Rewards redemptions
- First items uploaded (if Premium)
- Initial game prototype (if developing)
- Realistic Earning: 300-1,200 Robux
Month 6:
- Established Microsoft Rewards routine
- Some item sales generating passive income
- Possible first game revenue (if successful)
- Realistic Earning: 500-3,000 Robux
Month 12:
- Multiple revenue streams (if dedicated)
- Understanding what works for your skills
- Possible sustainable income (if successful)
- Realistic Earning: 800-5,000+ Robux (highly variable)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really earn Robux without spending money?
Yes, but ONLY through Microsoft Rewards. All other legitimate methods require either Premium subscription ($4.99/month) or significant time investment in skill development (game development). The “earning” potential without spending is very limited.
How long until I can earn 10,000 Robux?
Through Microsoft Rewards alone: 12-18 months of daily participation. Through game development: 6-24 months if you create a moderately successful game (most never reach this). Through item sales: 12+ months with consistent creation and Premium subscription.
Why do other guides say earning Robux is easy?
Because they’re trying to get clicks or sell you something. The reality is that earning meaningful amounts of Robux requires either consistent daily effort (Microsoft Rewards), financial investment (Premium for selling items), or advanced skills (game development). There are no shortcuts.
What’s the fastest way to get Robux?
Honestly? Buying it directly from Roblox. If that’s not an option, Microsoft Rewards is the most reliable “earning” method, but it still takes 3-4 weeks for your first $5 gift card.
Is Premium worth it?
Only if you’re actively creating content (items or games). If you’re not selling anything, Premium is just buying Robux with a subscription. Calculate whether the monthly Robux from Premium plus increased revenue share covers the $4.99 cost.
Can I make a living from Roblox?
A tiny percentage of top developers earn significant income. Out of millions of creators, only a few thousand earn enough to consider it meaningful income, and only a few hundred earn “living wage” or better. It’s possible, but extremely rare and requires exceptional skills and dedication.
Final Reality Check
Earning Robux through legitimate methods is possible but requires one of the following:
- Time: Daily commitment to Microsoft Rewards (10-15 min/day for months)
- Money: Premium subscription to sell items ($4.99/month ongoing)
- Skills: Advanced game development abilities (months to years to learn)
- Luck: Creating something that goes viral (extremely rare)
There is no method that is simultaneously:
- Free
- Fast
- High-earning
- Low-effort
Choose based on your resources:
- Have time but no money? Microsoft Rewards
- Have money and creativity? Premium + Item creation
- Have time and want to learn valuable skills? Game development
- Want Robux quickly? Buy it directly (most honest option)
Most importantly: Never fall for scams. If someone promises easy, fast, or “secret” methods to earn Robux, they’re lying. The methods in this guide are the ONLY legitimate ways according to Roblox’s official policies.
Your success depends on realistic expectations and consistent effort over months, not days.
