Sites like Omegle you can still use
Omegle shut down in November 2023. A few sites picked up where it left off, each with a different take on random video chat. This page compares them side by side, checked on 29 September 2026, using what each one says about itself.
We didn't reach every site directly — two of them blocked automated access, so a few cells below say "not confirmed" rather than guess. Check anything important on the site itself before you sign up.
kynq: 18+ only, free to start, matches you with people in India.
How they compare
| Platform | Web | Mobile app | Registration | Country focus | Age policy | Notable feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kynq | Yes | No — browser only | Yes, Google sign-in | India only | Date of birth checked, 18+ | In-call games and Koins |
| Monkey | Yes | Android (not on Apple's App Store as of Sept 2026) | Yes, social login | Global, no India option | Not stated on its site | "DUO Mode" — chat as a pair |
| OmeTV | Yes | iOS and Android | Not required — site describes itself as anonymous | Global, has a country filter | Not stated explicitly | Built-in translation |
| Emerald Chat | Yes | Yes, official apps | Yes, email and password | Global ("180+ countries") | Not stated on the page checked | Interest matching + a karma/reputation system |
| Chatroulette | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Global | Not confirmed | The original random-camera format |
| Chatrandom | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Global | Not confirmed | AR face filters; gender filter reported as a paid feature |
Where kynq fits in
Most of these match you with anyone, anywhere. kynq is the one built specifically for India — if that's what you're after, it's worth trying alongside whichever of the others you're considering. It's not the biggest of the group, and it doesn't have every feature the others do (no dedicated mobile app yet, no "chat as a pair" mode), so it won't be the right fit for everyone.
What to check before you pick one
- Whether it asks for your date of birth, or just says "18+" without checking.
- Whether you can skip, report and block in one tap, and whether blocking actually stops you meeting that person again.
- Whether video is recorded or stored — read the privacy policy, not just the homepage.
- Whether registration is required, and what it asks for.
Questions people ask
- Which of these is best?
- It depends what you want. If you specifically want to match with people in India, kynq is built for that. For a bigger, global pool, Monkey and OmeTV have larger user bases. There isn't one that's best for everyone.
- Are these free?
- kynq, Monkey, OmeTV and Emerald Chat are all free to start, with optional paid extras. We didn't confirm pricing for Chatroulette or Chatrandom.
- Is any of these guaranteed safe?
- No random chat service can guarantee that. Look for one with clear age rules and working report and block tools, and keep personal details private regardless of which you use.
- What happened to Omegle?
- It shut down in November 2023. The sites on this page are separate, unrelated services, not Omegle itself.
Safe by design, for adults
kynq is 18+ only. Video and audio are never recorded or stored, Next person is always one tap away, and you can report or block anyone. Read more in our safety centre, or see whether random video chat is safe.