Video chat after Omegle: what actually works

Written by someone who uses these chats with their own account · updated November 2026

The short version

Omegle shut down in November 2023, and since then more clones have popped up than coffee shops in Seattle. Here you'll find what each one really offers, pros and cons included. If you want to talk only with girls, my pick is CooMeet: I tested it with my own account, sign-up takes a minute and messages arrive already translated.

Where to start

Depends on what you're after. If you already know you want to talk with girls, start with CooMeet. If you're still looking for the next Omegle, check the alternatives.

CooMeet

Sites like Omegle

Before you turn on the camera

The rest is in the video chat safety guide and the one on bots and fake profiles.

FAQ

Does Omegle still exist?

No, it shut down in November 2023. Sites using «omegle» in their name today are clones with no link to the original.

What's the best Omegle alternative?

Depends on what you want. To talk only with girls, CooMeet. For a free, anonymous chat, see the sites compared.

Are there video chats that are really free?

Yes. You pay with your time: you'll skip more people than you'll talk to.

Who writes these pages?

One person who uses these chats with their own account and writes what they saw. No newsroom, no paid rankings. More on the about page.

Do I have to be 18?

Yes. The chats I cover, and this site, are for adults only.

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