Roblox Forum

Quick Summary

• On 2026-04-20, a creator on Roblox DevForum said their Original Soundtrack (OST) uploads started getting deleted right after upload.
• The issue started after one track was uploaded with copyright metadata during a Discord sneak peek.
• As of 2026-04-20, the topic shows 1 post and 1 participant, so this is an early report and needs more creator confirmations.

What's New

1. Reported behavior change (2026-04-20): New music files for the same game were removed almost instantly.
2. Possible trigger: One mistaken upload had copyright metadata attached.
3. Similarity effect: Tracks "close" to that game soundtrack were also hit, which suggests audio similarity matching.
4. Public info status: No official Roblox Corporation release note was linked in that thread on 2026-04-20.

Before vs. After
[table]
[tr][td]Action[/td][td]Before this report[/td][td]After report on 2026-04-20[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Upload a fresh OST track[/td][td]Usually goes to moderation queue[/td][td]Gets deleted right away[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Upload a remix/alt version[/td][td]Often treated as a separate file[/td][td]Can be removed if it sounds too similar[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Ship game update with music[/td][td]Normal soundtrack rollout[/td][td]Need slow, one-by-one testing first[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Developer Context
Roblox Corporation uses automated moderation to catch copyrighted audio.
Based on the Roblox DevForum report from 2026-04-20, it looks like one flagged file may have caused nearby soundtrack uploads to be auto-removed by similarity checks. This part is an inference from the report, not an official moderation statement.
Why You Should Care

• If you are building a game, missing OST can make your map feel empty fast.
• If your team uploads music in bulk, one bad file can slow down your whole update.
• Smart move: test 1 short clip first, then upload the rest only after it stays live.
• Keep a tiny upload log: file name, upload time, and result. This helps if you need support.

FAQ

• Q: Is this a full account ban on Roblox?
  A: Not from this report. As of 2026-04-20, it looks like an audio upload moderation issue, not a full account lock.
• Q: What should I do first if my OST gets deleted instantly?
  A: Stop bulk uploads, export a clean test file, and upload one track only. Wait and check the result before sending more.
• Q: Should I re-export my track even if it is my own music?
  A: Yes. A clean re-export can remove weird metadata and reduce false matches.
• Q: Where should I report this with proof?
  A: Post in Roblox DevForum with exact date (YYYY-MM-DD), asset IDs, and what happened step by step.
• Q: Can I still launch my update on time?
  A: Yes, but plan a backup: temporary in-game ambience and delayed OST patch. That keeps your update playable.

Sources

• Roblox DevForum thread: "Roblox sort of shadow banning me from uploading my OSTs" (forum context: Welcome & Introductions)