Why Won’t Roblox Download on My Mac?

Most problems downloading Roblox are the result of confusion about how to download a legitimate version of Roblox and not a technical issue. Roblox, unlike most games, doesn’t distribute on the Mac App Store—which is the source most Mac owners check first. However, a variety of bugs can cause problems even when downloading from the official site. Network connection and reliability problems may cause the download to fail, and the installer can run into issues completing after the initial download is complete.

How to Fix It When You Can’t Download Roblox

Follow the steps below to fix it when Roblox is unable to download on your Mac. The most current version of Roblox is not available from any other source. The Mac App Store doesn’t offer the Roblox app, and the Mac can’t use versions of Roblox from other stores (such as the Microsoft Store).

Roblox for Mac is only available from the official Roblox.com website. All other sources are suspicious. Roblox isn’t a large app, but still requires a reliable connection with download speeds of at least a few megabits per second. Downloading and installing Roblox includes several steps after you download the installer file and attempt installation, including a second download within the app. It’s easy to accidentally hide this window, which will make it appear as if Roblox has failed to download and launch.