A free, moderated Omegle alternative
Omegle closed in November 2023, after 14 years of putting strangers in touch at random. People still want what it offered: press a button, meet someone new, and leave whenever you like. OmegleNet does the same job with the parts Omegle was missing: an 18+ rule, moderation that actually runs, and calls that keep your IP address private.
OmegleNet is free, needs no account and runs in your browser. It is an independent service run by Quantumplug Technologies LLP. It isn’t affiliated with Omegle or its founder.
What’s the same as Omegle
- One-on-one chats with a random stranger. No feeds, no profiles, no followers.
- No sign-up. Tick the box to confirm you’re 18 or older, accept the rules, and press start.
- Interests. Add up to 10 topics (music, anime, chess, football…) and we look for someone who shares one first.
- Skip whenever you like. Press Skip (or F2) to meet someone else straight away.
- Video or text. Choose a camera chat or a typed one.
What’s different
| Omegle (closed 2023) | OmegleNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Who can use it | 18+, or 13+ with a parent’s permission | Adults only (18+) |
| Your IP address | Video ran peer-to-peer, so the other side’s device could see your IP | Every call goes through our relay server, so the other person never sees your IP |
| Moderation | Limited | Random safety snapshots in video chats are checked by an automated system; flags and reports are reviewed by moderators |
| Voice-only chat | No | Yes, microphone only, never recorded |
| Block someone | No | Yes, you’ll never be matched with them again |
| Country filter | No | Optional, along with a language filter |
| App | Website only | Website you can also install on your home screen |
| Price | Free | Free |
What to look for in any Omegle alternative
There are a lot of sites using the Omegle name now. Before you turn your camera on, check these things, whichever site you use:
- Who runs it. A real company name in the Terms and Privacy Policy, and a way to contact them. Ours is on every legal page.
- An adult-only rule that’s enforced. A checkbox alone isn’t enough; look for moderation and a way to report people.
- Whether your IP address is exposed. Many video chat sites connect you directly to the other person’s device, which can reveal your IP address and rough location. Look for a site that relays calls.
- What’s recorded and for how long. A clear privacy policy should say exactly what’s stored. On OmegleNet, voice is never recorded, video is never recorded, text messages are kept for 30 days, and unflagged safety snapshots are deleted within 90 days.
- Reporting and blocking that work during the chat. You should be able to report in one tap and block someone without leaving.
- No pressure to pay to be safe. Basic safety tools should be free. On OmegleNet everything is free.
- Honest numbers. Be wary of sites showing huge “online now” counts or star ratings that can’t be checked.
How to start
- Go to the home page.
- Tick the box to confirm you’re 18 or older and accept the Terms and Community Guidelines.
- Optionally add a few interests, or a country and language.
- Press Start video chat, or choose Audio or Text underneath.
Want to know what happened to the original site? Read what happened to Omegle. For how we keep chats safe, see safety and moderation.
Questions
Is OmegleNet the same as Omegle?
No. OmegleNet is an independent service run by Quantumplug Technologies LLP. It isn’t affiliated with Omegle, which shut down in November 2023.
Is OmegleNet free?
Yes. Video, voice and text chat are all free, with no sign-up and no account.
What makes it safer than Omegle?
OmegleNet is for adults only, video chats are checked with random safety snapshots that moderators review, you can report and block anyone in one tap, and every call is relayed so the other person never sees your IP address.
Does OmegleNet have interests like Omegle?
Yes. Add up to 10 interests and we look for someone who shares one first. You can also prefer a country or a language.
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