What is FriendPath?
FriendPath is a free web tool that finds the shortest chain of friends connecting any two Roblox players. It uses Roblox's public friends API and a bidirectional breadth-first search algorithm to traverse the social graph and return the actual chain of accounts linking two users.
Is FriendPath free?
Yes. The web tool is free for everyone. It's supported by occasional rewarded video ads between searches. The public HTTP API also has a free tier with rate limits. Higher-volume use and an ad-free experience are available through arbastro Suite.
Do I need a Roblox account?
No. You can search any two public Roblox usernames without logging in or installing anything. An optional arbastro account sign-in unlocks Suite features.
Why can't I find a path to Builderman, John Doe, or Roblox's official account?
Those accounts have empty public friend lists by design. Builderman (David Baszucki's developer persona, user ID 156) hasn't accepted public friends since the follow system was introduced in 2015. John Doe and Jane Doe (user IDs 2 and 3) were emptied after the 2017 hoax. To find a real path to the CEO, search for @david.baszucki instead — that account is active and has public friends. More details.
My account is set to the UK — why doesn't my search work?
Since 2023, the UK Online Safety Act forced Roblox to hide UK accounts' friend lists from the public API. The workaround: search starting from one of your non-UK friends as "Your Username," then add +1 degree to the result. Full explanation.
How does the algorithm work?
Bidirectional breadth-first search. Instead of expanding outward from one user until you hit the other, we expand from BOTH users simultaneously and stop when the frontiers collide. For a 6-degree path this is roughly 10,000× faster than one-directional BFS. Detailed writeup.
How long does a typical search take?
30 to 90 seconds. Searches involving well-connected accounts (creators, YouTubers, hubs) finish in 10-30 seconds. Searches involving accounts with very few public friends can take a few minutes. You can cancel any search in progress.
Does FriendPath store my searches?
We briefly log the two usernames you searched for the public "Live Activity" sidebar. We do not store IP addresses, search history per user, or any Roblox session data. See our privacy policy for the full breakdown.
Can I use the API in my game / Discord bot / tool?
Yes — the Scan API endpoint is GET https://arbastro.com/api/v1/friendpath/path?from=X&to=Y with an Authorization: Bearer ak_live_... header. API keys come from your arbastro Suite subscription dashboard (50 free Scan calls/day plus $0.005/call beyond). The separate Famous Users API at https://friendpath.arbastro.com/api/famous-users is free and requires no key. See /docs for full reference and example code in Lua, JavaScript, and Python.
FriendPath vs Connections Finder, Friendscape, Friend Checker?
The Roblox-game versions do similar things in-platform with avatar animations. FriendPath does it as a website — no Roblox install needed, works on any browser including mobile, has a 3D network graph, exposes a public API, and lets you share result URLs. Detailed comparison.
How was FriendPath built?
Node.js + Express backend, vanilla JavaScript frontend, Server-Sent Events for live progress, Caddy for reverse-proxy + auto-HTTPS, Cloudflare in front for DDoS/CDN. Hosted on Oracle Cloud's Always Free tier ($0/mo forever).
Who runs FriendPath?
FriendPath is built and maintained by arbastro. We have several other Roblox-adjacent projects at arbastro.com — games, the arbastro Suite subscription, and a careers/program portal.
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