Roblox opens but shows a blank white screen? This common issue is usually caused by browser cache, extensions, or corrupted game files. Here's how to fix it.
The Roblox white screen issue typically occurs when the game client fails to load its interface properly. This can happen when launching from a browser or directly from the desktop app. Common causes include cached data conflicts, ad blockers interfering with Roblox, outdated browser settings, or corrupted installation files.
This issue became more common after recent Roblox updates that changed how the client loads. Windows 10 and Windows 11 users are equally affected. The fixes below address both browser-based and app-based white screen problems.
A Roblox white screen often appears alongside crashes on startup, indicating that the game client is loading but failing to render its interface properly. Both issues share similar root causes related to graphics rendering and cached data conflicts.
If Roblox is crashing on startup with a blank display, this indicates the game is attempting to initialize graphics but encountering a critical error before the main interface loads. The white screen is essentially a visual symptom of this startup failure.
The white screen issue affects both browser-based and desktop client versions of Roblox. When launching from Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, browser extensions and cached site data are usually responsible. For the desktop app, corrupted installation files or GPU driver issues are more common culprits.
If you launch Roblox from your browser, cached data can cause the white screen. Clear it completely.
Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data > All time
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy > Clear Data
Ad blockers, privacy extensions, and VPN extensions can interfere with Roblox loading.
1. Go to your browser's extension settings
2. Disable all extensions temporarily
3. Try launching Roblox
4. If it works, re-enable extensions one by one to find the culprit
Common culprits: uBlock Origin, AdBlock Plus, Privacy Badger, Ghostery
Even if using the browser, Roblox stores local cache that can cause display issues.
1. Press Win + R, type: %localappdata%\Roblox
2. Delete all contents inside the folder
3. Also check: %temp% and delete Roblox-related files
4. Restart your browser and try again
Roblox uses Internet Explorer/Edge settings even when launched from Chrome. Resetting these can fix white screen issues.
1. Open Control Panel > Internet Options
2. Go to Advanced tab
3. Click "Reset" or "Restore advanced settings"
4. Restart your computer
Hardware acceleration conflicts can cause rendering issues including white screens.
Chrome: Settings > System > Turn off "Use hardware acceleration"
Edge: Settings > System > Turn off hardware acceleration
Firefox: Settings > Performance > Uncheck "Use recommended settings" > Uncheck hardware acceleration
If one browser shows white screen, try another to isolate the issue.
Recommended browsers for Roblox:
• Microsoft Edge (best compatibility)
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
If nothing else works, a clean reinstall often resolves persistent white screen issues.
1. Uninstall Roblox from Settings > Apps
2. Delete %localappdata%\Roblox folder
3. Clear browser cache
4. Restart computer
5. Go to roblox.com and click Play on any game to reinstall
If the basic fixes above didn't work, try these advanced solutions for persistent white screen issues.
Outdated graphics drivers can cause rendering issues including white screens.
NVIDIA: GeForce Experience
AMD: Radeon Software
Intel: Intel Driver Support Assistant
Restart computer after updating drivers.
Windows 11 has additional security features that can interfere with Roblox.
1. Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Windows Security > App & browser control
3. Smart App Control > Off (temporarily)
Re-enable after testing Roblox.
Corrupted registry entries can cause persistent display issues.
⚠️ Backup registry first!
1. Win+R > regedit
2. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Roblox
3. Delete Roblox folder
This resets all Roblox settings to default.
DNS issues can prevent Roblox assets from loading properly.
1. Open Command Prompt as Admin
ipconfig /flushdns
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
Restart browser after running these commands.
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