A modern Omegle alternative
Omegle closed in 2023. We kept what people loved about it, including random one-on-one chat, the Stop/New button and interest matching, and rebuilt it with a cleaner design, dark mode and a phone-friendly layout.
Random video chat with strangers
Turn on your camera and meet someone new in seconds. talktostrangers connects you one-on-one with a random stranger for a face-to-face video chat, and you can skip to the next person whenever you like.
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Video chat with strangers, face to face
Random video chat is the fastest way to meet people from around the world. Press Video, allow your camera and microphone, and you're connected to a stranger straight away. If the conversation isn't clicking, press Esc twice and you're talking to someone new. It works like Omegle video chat used to, with a cleaner, modern design.
What you need
- A webcam and microphone, or a phone with a front camera
- A modern browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge
- Nothing to install and no account to create
Tips for a great video chat
- Find good light and look at the camera, first impressions count
- Add a few interests so you're matched with people who like the same things
- Never share personal details like your address, school or passwords
- Use Report if anyone breaks the rules, and a moderator will review it
Camera shy today? Try text chat with strangers instead.
Talk to strangers online, free
Looking for a place to talk to strangers online? talktostrangers pairs you with a random person from around the world in one click. Choose random video chat to see each other face to face, or text chat with strangers if you'd rather just type. Don't like the match? Hit Esc and you're chatting with someone new in seconds.
No sign-up, 100% free
No account, no email and no download. Open the page, allow your camera and start a random video chat straight from your browser on desktop or mobile.
Chat about what you like
Add interests like music, gaming or languages and we'll try to match you with a stranger who shares them. When you both like something, it shows right in the chat.
Moderated for safety
Real moderators watch video chats live and ban people who break the rules. In video chat, one click on Report ends the chat and sends it for review. Adults 18+ only.
How to talk to strangers
- Add interests (optional) so you meet people who like the same things.
- Pick Text or Video and confirm you're 18 or older.
- Say hi! Press Esc twice to skip to the next stranger.
Frequently asked questions
Is talktostrangers a good Omegle alternative?
Yes. Omegle shut down in 2023. talktostrangers works the same way: you are paired at random with one stranger for a one-on-one video or text chat, and you can skip to someone new at any time.
Is it free to talk to strangers here?
Yes. Random video chat and text chat are completely free and you do not need to sign up or create an account.
How do I chat with strangers who share my interests?
Add a few interests before you start. We try to match you with a stranger who likes the same things, and fall back to a random stranger if nobody matches.
Is the random video chat moderated?
Yes. Moderators watch video chats live and can end chats and ban users. Use the Report button to flag anyone who breaks the rules. The site is for adults 18 and older only.