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TL;DR
Roblox doesn’t allow canceling sent friend requests – they stay pending until the recipient accepts, declines, or blocks you. Your best option is to wait it out or use the controversial block/unblock workaround.
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Canceling Outgoing Friend Requests
Unfortunately, Roblox doesn’t currently offer a direct way to cancel friend requests you’ve already sent. Once you click that “Add Friend” button, the request stays pending until the other player either accepts or declines it.
What Happens to Pending Requests
Your outgoing friend requests will remain in the system indefinitely unless:
- The recipient accepts your request (you become friends)
- The recipient manually declines your request
- The recipient blocks you (request disappears)
Workarounds and Alternatives
While you can’t cancel requests directly, here are some options:
Block and Unblock Method
Some players use this controversial workaround: block the person you sent the request to, then immediately unblock them. This removes your pending request, but it’s not officially supported and may affect your relationship with that player.
Wait It Out
The simplest approach is just leaving the request pending. It won’t hurt anything, and the other player can decline it whenever they want.
Managing Incoming Friend Requests
If someone sent you a friend request you want to decline:
- Go to your Friends page
- Click on “Friend Requests”
- Find the request and click “Decline”
Why This Feature Doesn’t Exist
Roblox likely keeps this limitation to prevent spam and harassment. If players could constantly send and cancel requests, it might create notification spam or other issues.
Many Roblox players have requested this feature on developer forums, but it remains unavailable. For now, being thoughtful about who you send friend requests to is the best approach. Speaking of connecting with others, you might enjoy exploring some of the social experiences available in various Roblox-style games.
Who this is for: Roblox players who accidentally sent friend requests or want to manage their pending requests better.
