Text chat with strangers

OmegleNet’s text chat is the classic way to talk to a stranger: you type, they type, and neither of you needs a camera or a microphone. It’s free and anonymous, with no account and no app to download.

How it works

1. On the home page, tick the box to confirm you’re 18 or older.
2. Press Text under the main start button.
3. We connect you with a random stranger who also chose text chat. If you added interests, we look for someone who shares one first and show you what you both like.
4. Type away. You’ll see when the stranger is typing. Press Skip (F2) for someone new or Stop (Esc twice) to end the chat.

Why text chat

• Fully anonymous. No camera, no voice: you’re just “You” and “Stranger”.
• Works anywhere. On the bus, in a library, late at night with headphones off.
• Light on data. Text uses far less data than a video call, which helps on slow or limited connections.
• Time to think. Good for practising a language you’re learning, at your own pace.

Good conversation starters

Random chats go better when you open with something more than “hi”. A few that work:

• “What’s something you’re looking forward to this week?”
• “If you could live anywhere for a year, where would it be?”
• “What’s the last thing you watched that you’d recommend?”
• “I’m into [one of your interests]. What got you into [one of theirs]?”

Interests help a lot: when you share one, it’s shown at the top of the chat so you both have something to start with.

What’s stored

Text messages are kept for 30 days so reports can be checked, then deleted. Nobody else can read your chats unless they’re reported or needed for a legal investigation. Text chats never include snapshots. The full details are in the Privacy Policy and the data retention schedule.

Staying safe

Don’t share your full name, address, phone number or social media with a stranger, and never send money. Report anyone who breaks the Community Guidelines in one tap (F9), and block them if you never want to be matched again. More in safety and moderation.

Want to hear or see who you’re talking to?

Switch to voice chat or video chat at any time from the home page.