● Sites like Omegle · 2026 shortlist

You’re now chatting with a random stranger. Say hi!

Talk to strangers
again.

Omegle closed in November 2023, but the feeling never did: one click, one new face, no idea who’s next. Here are the sites people use now, honestly ranked, with Kiss at #1 for a guest start in any browser and random 1-on-1 video.

  • 👋 Guest start
  • 🌍 Language & country
  • 📱 Phone or PC
  • 18+
  1. ThenClick. Meet a stranger.
  2. Nov 2023Omegle closes.
  3. Nov 2026omegle.com says “launching soon”.
  4. TonightYou + someone new on Kiss.

The shortlist

5 sites like Omegle, ranked honestly.

Kiss is ours, so it’s #1 — and we tell you plainly what it doesn’t do. Everything about the other sites comes from their own websites, checked November 2026.

Laughing blonde woman on a rooftop at golden hour, video chatting on her phone#1

★ Our pick · Kiss Live Chat

Kiss Live Chat

Random 1-on-1 video, guest start in any browser

Good for
No account to begin · language & country preferences · home-screen web app or Kiss app
Keep in mind
Gender filter not offered — matching is random
Open Kiss now →
#2Stranger 2 · ome.tv

OmeTV

Free random video chat with a social side

Good for
Country choice, set your gender, “Couple” mode, built-in translation, website + mobile app
Keep in mind
Adds a social network with photos and followers

Per ome.tv

OmeTV alternative page →
#3Stranger 3 · chatroulette.com

Chatroulette

The 2009 original, now with mutual matching

Good for
Free, no account, 18+, country filter, AI + human moderation
Keep in mind
“Top users” filter costs Quids, its in-app currency

Per chatroulette.com

Chatroulette alternative page →
#4Stranger 4 · emeraldchat.com

Emerald Chat

Interest matching and group channels

Good for
24/7 human moderation, official apps
Keep in mind
Account required; gender, country & language filters are in paid tiers

Per emeraldchat.com

Emerald Chat alternative page →
#5Stranger 5 · chatspin.com

Chatspin

Random cam chat with AR face masks

Good for
No sign-up to start, 100+ free masks, Android app
Keep in mind
Plus upgrade for extras; asks you to pick a gender to start

Per chatspin.com

Chatspin alternative page →

Quick compare

KissOmeTVChatrouletteEmerald Chat
Account to startNo—NoYes
Gender filterNot offered (random)Set your gender—Paid tier
Country / languagePreferencesCountry choiceCountry filterPaid tier
AppsWeb app + Kiss appWebsite + appiOS & AndroidOfficial apps
18+Yes—Yes—

“—” means the site’s homepage doesn’t say. Features change; check each site.

Stranger etiquette, updated.

18+Kiss is for adults only.

⏭Not your vibe? Next, in one tap.

⚑Report or block; moderators review reports.

🔒No address, socials or payment info with strangers.

No video chat is risk-free — these tools just keep you in control.

FAQ

What are the best sites like Omegle in 2026?

It depends on what you miss. Kiss is our pick for a guest start in any browser with random 1-on-1 video. OmeTV, Chatroulette, Emerald Chat and Chatspin are other popular random video chat sites, each with different rules on accounts, filters and paid features.

Is Omegle coming back?

The original Omegle closed in November 2023. As of November 2026, omegle.com shows a “launching soon” page with no live chat, so there is nothing to compare yet.

Do I need an account on Kiss?

No. Guest start works straight from your phone or computer browser — no account, no profile to fill in first.

Is Kiss free?

Kiss is free to start: open kisschat.live as a guest and you’re chatting. Some optional extras may be paid.

Does Kiss have a gender filter?

No. Kiss doesn’t offer a gender filter — matching is random. You can set language and country preferences, and Next is always one tap away.

Can I pick a language or country?

Yes. Set a language and country preference and Kiss uses it to point you toward people you can actually talk with.

Is Kiss safe?

Kiss is for adults 18+ only. End, report or block any chat in one tap, and moderators review reports. No video chat is risk-free, so keep personal and payment details to yourself.

Is Kiss affiliated with Omegle or the other sites listed?

No. Kiss Live Chat is an independent service. Every brand on this page belongs to its owner and is named only for comparison.

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  • Android · Chrome: ⋮ menu → “Install app” or “Add to Home screen”
  • iPhone · Safari: Share → “Add to Home Screen”
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