A Chatroulette alternative without the camera
Chatroulette made random video chat famous. But not everyone wants to be on camera with a stranger. ChatStranger gives you the same instant random matching, as text.
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Why text instead of video
Text chat means nobody sees your face or your room, you can chat from anywhere without worrying about lighting or noise, and it works on slow connections. It also removes the most unpleasant surprises that random video chat is known for.
What you get
- Instant one-on-one matching with people online now.
- A free gender filter for who you want to meet.
- Skip to the next person with one tap.
- Six games to play together.
- Report button and automatic blocking of repeat offenders.
Questions
Is ChatStranger affiliated with Chatroulette?
No. ChatStranger is an independent service offering text-based random chat.
Can I turn on video?
No. ChatStranger is text only by design.
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