- On 2026-03-06, a new Roblox Developer Forum (DevForum) bug report said some DevForum links are not passing the Roblox Group Description Filter when using a topic ID link format.
- Expected behavior in the report: all DevForum links should pass, but one format fails while another format works.
- Right now this looks like a platform filtering bug, not something you did wrong in your group settings.
- Update name: "DevForum Links don't respect Roblox Group Description Filter via Topic ID"
- Topic ID: 4475706
- Date posted: 2026-03-06
- What changed: DevForum links with topic-ID style are reported as blocked/ignored by the filter system in group descriptions.
- What still works: At least one alternate DevForum link format was shown as working in the same report.
- Current status: Public bug report with 1 participant and 1 post as of 2026-03-06.
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[tr][th]Situation[/th][th]Before (expected)</th][th]After (reported on 2026-03-06)</th][/tr]
[tr][td]Posting DevForum link in group description[/td][td]DevForum links pass filter[/td][td]Some topic-ID links do not pass[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Link format behavior[/td][td]No major format difference expected[/td][td]One format works, topic-ID path can fail[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Creator workflow[/td][td]Paste update log link and save[/td][td]May need to test alternate DevForum URL format[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Developer Context
This likely happened because Roblox filtering rules are applied by pattern, and one DevForum URL pattern is being treated differently than another.
The reporter clearly asks for all DevForum links to go through, which matches older DevForum discussions where Roblox teams have fixed similar link-filter mismatch issues before (example update posted on 2025-08-22 in a related thread).
Why You Should Care
- If you run a group, your patch notes or event info links might fail even when they are official Roblox DevForum links.
- Players can miss rules, update logs, or bug-fix notes if your description link gets filtered.
- Quick tip: test two link styles before publishing your group update text, then keep a short backup summary in plain text under the link.
- If your link fails, include the exact date and URL format in your bug reply so engineers can reproduce faster.
- Q: Is this a game bug or a platform bug?
A: Platform bug. It is about Roblox website/group description filtering, not one specific game. - Q: When was this specific issue reported?
A: The new report was posted on 2026-03-06. - Q: Are all DevForum links broken now?
A: No. The report shows at least one DevForum link format still working. - Q: What should I do right now for my group description?
A: Try an alternate DevForum URL format, save, and re-open the page to confirm it stuck. - Q: How can I help get it fixed faster?
A: Add a clean repro: exact URL, exact date (YYYY-MM-DD), where you pasted it, and what got filtered.