Talk to strangersFree random video chat
Video call strangers face to face and meet new people worldwide.
- Instant match
- Real people, 18+
- Moderated
- No sign-up
Chat with strangers worldwide on free random video chat, voice chat and anonymous text chat. Match on interests, skip anytime. No sign-up, no download, moderated and 18+.
Random chat
Random video chat, voice chat and text chat
Three free ways to talk to strangers online and meet new people. Each has its own queue, so the stranger you meet always wants the same kind of chat as you. Switch any time.
Random video chat
Talk to strangers face to face, in one tap.
Free random video chat for when you want the real conversation. You are matched with one stranger for a private 1-on-1 cam chat, and you can skip to someone new whenever you like. Fun face masks break the ice, and explicit video is blurred on your screen before you see it.
- 1-on-1 cam chat with strangers worldwide
- 8 face masks and 4 colour filters
- Explicit video blurred on your device
- Swipe or press Esc to meet someone new
Voice chat with strangers
A real voice, no camera needed.
Random voice chat is the relaxed way to talk to strangers: more personal than typing, without showing your face. Calls connect directly between your two browsers and are never recorded, with noise reduction for clear sound and a side chat for spelling a word.
- Anonymous voice calls, no camera
- Noise reduction and echo cancellation
- Never recorded by TalkKiwi
- Great for practising a language
Random text chat
Anonymous stranger chat, just type.
The classic way to chat with strangers online. Type one-on-one with a random stranger, take your time with every reply and stay completely anonymous. You see when they are typing and when your message has been read, and messages in another language are translated for you.
- Anonymous 1-on-1 text chat
- Typing indicator and Seen receipts
- Messages translated into your language
- Unlimited for everyone, free
More ways to chat
Free chat rooms and spy mode
Not in the mood for a 1-on-1 stranger chat? Join a group chat room on a topic you love, or ask strangers a question and watch them discuss it.
How it works
How to talk to strangers online in 4 easy steps
No sign-up, no download, no profile to fill in. This is how stranger chat on TalkKiwi works, from your first click to your first conversation.
- 1
Choose video, voice or text
Pick how you want to talk to strangers. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
- 2
Add an interest (optional)
Type something you love, like music, football or anime, to chat with strangers who share it.
- 3
Get matched in seconds
We find someone who shares your interest first, then widen the search so you never wait long.
- 4
Chat, skip or add a friend
Enjoy the conversation, press Next to meet someone new, or both press Add friend to keep talking.
Screenshots
See what random chat with strangers looks like
This is a real text chat on TalkKiwi. Two strangers from different countries were matched in seconds because they both added music as an interest.
- A clean chat screen: just you, the stranger and the conversation
- See which country the stranger is from and the interest you share
- Press Next to meet someone new, or Add friend to keep talking
- Works the same on your phone, in the browser, with no app to install
Features
Free stranger chat features others charge for
Gender filter, country filter, interests, chat rooms and friends: on most stranger chat sites the good features cost money. On TalkKiwi every feature is free.
Separate queues for each chat type
Video, voice and text each have their own queue, so the stranger you meet always wants the same kind of chat as you.
Interest matching
Add interests to talk to strangers who like the same things. If nobody matches within seconds, the search widens automatically.
Free gender filter
Choose to meet women, men or anyone. Most random chat sites charge for this; on TalkKiwi it is free with an account.
Country and language filters
Meet people from the countries you choose, or who speak your language. Free for signed-in users.
Built-in translation
Chat with strangers who speak another language: messages appear in your language, and one tap shows the original.
Free chat rooms
Join group chat rooms about music, gaming, movies, sports, tech, travel, anime, books and language exchange.
Spy mode (question mode)
Ask strangers a question and watch two of them discuss it, or be one of the two who answer.
Skip any time
Not feeling the chat? Press Next or Esc twice and you are talking to someone new in seconds. No limit on skips.
Face masks and filters
Cat ears, sunglasses, a crown and more, plus colour and background-blur filters, drawn live in your browser.
Make friends
Clicked with someone? If you both press Add friend, you can message and call each other later. Nobody can add you alone.
Private calls with friends
Call your friends by voice or video from your friends list, with the same privacy as random chats.
Reactions and GIFs
React to messages with an emoji or send a GIF from a safe-search library, in text chat and the video side chat.
Anonymous chat
Anonymous chat with strangers, no sign-up
Stranger chat should be private. Talk to strangers without an account, without your name and without anything being recorded.
No name, no profile needed
Chat as a guest with no account. Strangers see "Stranger", never your real name or email.
Calls are never recorded
Video and voice connect directly between the two browsers. TalkKiwi does not record or store your calls.
Chats deleted after 30 minutes
Text from random chats is deleted 30 minutes after the chat ends, unless someone reports it.
Hide your country
Signed-in users can hide their country flag from strangers and from their profile.
Safety
Safe random video chat with real moderation
Talking to strangers is only fun when it feels safe. TalkKiwi combines protection on your own device with human moderators, strict 18+ rules and bans that stick.
Explicit video blurred for you
An on-device check blurs likely nudity in a stranger’s video before you see it. No frames leave your device for it.
Reports reviewed by real people
One tap reports a stranger. Moderators see the recent messages and, for video, a few frames, so they can act fast.
Strictly 18+
Adults only. Reports of anyone who looks under 18 are reviewed first, and they cannot chat until a moderator checks.
Bans that stick
Rule breakers are banned by account and device, not just by IP address, so they cannot simply come back.
No bots, no spam
A human check before you chat, message limits, a banned-words filter and no links for guests keep bots and spam out.
Skip and block in one tap
Skip anyone instantly. Block someone and you will never be matched with them again.
Free, fair appeals
Every ban comes with a reason and a ban ID. Appeals are free and reviewed by a person. Unbans are never sold.
Clear community rules
No nudity, no harassment, no hate, no spam and adults only: short rules everyone agrees to before chatting.
Read the full Community Rules or our guide on staying safe with strangers.
Had a bad experience? Free, confidential support is available at Find A Helpline, and StopNCII.org helps stop intimate images being shared.
Worldwide
Talk to strangers around the world
Meet new people from dozens of countries, day and night. Leave it open for a surprise, or use the free country and language filters to choose.
Talk to strangers in India
Meet people across India for a quick video chat, a voice call or an anonymous text chat, any time of day.
Chat with strangers in the US
Talk to Americans from every state, from late-night chats to new friends who share your hobbies.
Talk to strangers in the UK
Chat with people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, by video, voice or text.
Chat with strangers in the Philippines
Meet Filipinos for friendly conversation, language practice or simply someone new to talk to.
Talk to strangers in Pakistan
Chat with people in Pakistan and the wider region, with filters to meet people who speak your language.
And everywhere else
Canada, Australia, Germany, Brazil and beyond: use the country filter to meet people from anywhere, or leave it open for a surprise.
Guest or free account
Chat with strangers as a guest, or sign in free
Both are free. Start a stranger chat right away as a guest, or sign in with Google or Discord to remove the limits and unlock friends and filters.
| Feature | Guest | Free account |
|---|---|---|
| Random video, voice and text chat | ||
| Reactions and GIFs | ||
| Built-in translation | ||
| Interests | 1 | 10 |
| Voice and video time | 60 min per day (15 min per call) | Unlimited |
| Colour filters | ||
| Face masks | ||
| Gender filter | ||
| Country and language filters | ||
| Friends, messages and private calls | ||
| Public profile, avatar and badges | ||
| Chat rooms | Read only | Read and post |
| Recent chats and notifications | ||
| Send links in chat | ||
| Price | Free | Free |
Comparison
TalkKiwi vs other random chat sites
Random chat sites differ a lot in price, features and safety. This is how TalkKiwi compares with what most sites to talk to strangers offer.
Price
Free, every feature
Others: Free basics, filters often paid
Video, voice and text chat
Separate queue for each
Others: Mostly video only
Voice chat without a camera
Yes
Others: Rare
Built-in translation
Yes
Others: Rare
Interest matching
Yes, widens automatically
Others: Varies
Gender filter
Free with an account
Others: Usually paid
Chat rooms
Yes, by topic
Others: Some sites
Spy / question mode
Yes
Others: Rare
Explicit video blurred for you
On your device
Others: Rare
Human moderation with chat context
Yes
Others: Varies
Free ban appeals
Yes, reviewed by a person
Others: Varies
Friends and private calls
Yes, both must agree
Others: Some sites
Account needed to start
No
Others: Often, for filters
| Feature | TalkKiwi | Typical random chat sites |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, every feature | Free basics, filters often paid |
| Video, voice and text chat | Separate queue for each | Mostly video only |
| Voice chat without a camera | Yes | Rare |
| Built-in translation | Yes | Rare |
| Interest matching | Yes, widens automatically | Varies |
| Gender filter | Free with an account | Usually paid |
| Chat rooms | Yes, by topic | Some sites |
| Spy / question mode | Yes | Rare |
| Explicit video blurred for you | On your device | Rare |
| Human moderation with chat context | Yes | Varies |
| Free ban appeals | Yes, reviewed by a person | Varies |
| Friends and private calls | Yes, both must agree | Some sites |
| Account needed to start | No | Often, for filters |
“Typical random chat sites” describes common patterns across popular sites; individual sites differ.
Why TalkKiwi
Why people talk to strangers online
Practise a language
Talk to native speakers, with translation to help when you get stuck. Voice chat is perfect for speaking practice.
Make friends online
Meet new people from other countries and cultures, then add the ones you click with as friends.
Beat boredom and loneliness
Five spare minutes or a quiet night? Someone new is always there for a friendly conversation.
Talk without judgment
Strangers do not know you, which makes it easy to be honest, get a fresh opinion or talk through an idea.
Chat late at night
People are online around the clock, worldwide, so you can talk to strangers whenever you cannot sleep.
Share a hobby
Add an interest like gaming, football, coding or K-pop and meet strangers who love the same things.
About TalkKiwi
A free random chat site, built to be safe
Talking to strangers online is one of the best parts of the internet. A random video chat can make your day, a stranger can teach you something new, and a two-minute text chat can turn into a real friendship. What spoiled random chat for many people was never the idea, but the bots, the spam and the explicit content.
TalkKiwi is a free random chat site built to keep the fun and fix the problems. Video chat, voice chat and text chat each have their own queue, and interest matching connects you with strangers who share your hobbies. Safety is part of the design: explicit video is blurred on your own device, reports reach human moderators, and rule breakers are banned by device and account.
It is also honest. There is no premium plan and nothing to unlock with money: TalkKiwi is free and supported by ads. Calls are never recorded, chat text is deleted thirty minutes after a chat ends, and you never have to share your real name. A free sign-in removes time limits and adds friends, masks and filters, but you can always start talking to strangers in one click without it.
Tips for talking to strangers
- Open with a question: "Where are you chatting from?" beats "hi".
- Add an interest so you have something to talk about straight away.
- On video, face a light and use headphones to avoid echo.
- Never share your full name, address, school, workplace or social media.
- Skip freely: not every chat clicks, and that is fine.
- Report anyone who breaks the rules, then move on.
From the blog
Guides for chatting with strangers
How to Talk to Strangers Online (Without It Being Awkward)
A practical guide to talking to strangers online: how to start a conversation, keep it going, end it politely and stay safe on random chat.
6 min read
60 Questions to Ask Strangers: Conversation Starters That Work
Never open with “hi” again. 60 fun, deep and easy questions to ask strangers on random chat, sorted by mood, plus tips to keep the conversation going.
6 min read
How to Make Friends Online as an Adult (A Practical Guide)
Making friends as an adult is hard. Here is how to meet new people online, turn a good chat into a friendship, and stay safe while you do it.
6 min read
FAQ
Talk to strangers: frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know about random video chat, voice chat and text chat on TalkKiwi before your first chat.
Getting started
How do I talk to strangers online?
Choose video chat, voice chat or text chat on TalkKiwi and press Start. You are matched with a random stranger in seconds, with no sign-up or download. Press Next any time to meet someone new.
Is TalkKiwi free?
Yes. Random video chat, voice chat and text chat are free, and so is every other feature. TalkKiwi is funded by ads: there is no premium plan, no paid filters and no paid unbans.
Do I need to sign up to chat with strangers?
No. You can chat as a guest in one click. A free Google or Discord sign-in removes the 60-minute daily limit on video and voice and adds friends, a profile, up to 10 interests, face masks and filters.
Who can use TalkKiwi?
Adults aged 18 or older only. TalkKiwi is for friendly conversation, not dating or adult content.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. TalkKiwi runs in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers. There is no app to download, and you can add it to your home screen.
Is there a time limit?
Text chat is unlimited for everyone. Guests get 60 minutes of video and voice chat per day, up to 15 minutes per call. Signing in for free removes both limits.
Chatting
How does random chat matching work?
Add an interest and we try to match you with a stranger who shares it. If nobody matches within a few seconds, we widen the search so you are never left waiting.
Can I voice chat with strangers without a camera?
Yes. Voice chat only uses your microphone, so strangers hear you but never see you. Text chat needs neither a camera nor a microphone.
Can I choose who I meet?
Yes, for free. Signed-in users can filter by gender, country and language. Everyone can add interests to meet people who share them.
Can I chat with strangers who speak another language?
Yes. Messages are translated automatically into your chat language, and you can tap "Show original" to see what was written.
How do I skip to the next person?
Press Next, press Esc twice on a keyboard, or swipe left on the video on your phone.
Can I make friends on TalkKiwi?
Yes. If you both press Add friend during a chat, you become friends and can message and call each other later. Nobody can add you on their own.
What is spy mode?
In spy mode (question mode) you ask a question and watch two strangers discuss it, or you are one of the two strangers answering someone else’s question.
Why is my camera or microphone not working?
Allow camera and microphone access when your browser asks. If you blocked it earlier, click the lock icon in the address bar to allow it, and close other apps that use the camera.
Safety and privacy
Is it safe to talk to strangers on TalkKiwi?
TalkKiwi is built for safety: explicit video is blurred on your device, every chat has a Report button that reaches human moderators, and rule breakers are banned by account and device. Still, never share personal details with someone you just met.
Is the chat anonymous?
Yes. You can chat without an account, and strangers never see your real name or email. Signed-in users can also hide their country.
Are my chats recorded?
Video and voice calls are never recorded. Text from random chats is kept for 30 minutes after the chat ends so it can be attached to a report, then deleted.
What happens if someone breaks the rules?
Press Report. Moderators review reports with the chat context attached, and rule breakers are banned by account and device.
What should I do if someone seems under 18?
Report them with the "Looks under 18" reason. These reports are reviewed first, and the person cannot chat until a moderator has reviewed their account.
I was banned. Can I appeal?
Yes. Your ban screen shows a ban ID and the reason. Appeal with that ID on the appeal page: it is free and reviewed by a person.
Start talking to strangers now
Free, anonymous random chat, one click away. Pick video, voice or text and meet new people.
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