Anonymous chat that stays anonymous

Anonymous should mean the other person cannot work out who you are. Here is exactly what they can and cannot see on StrangoChat.

What the other person sees

Your nickname.
Your emoji character.
Interests you both picked (not the ones you don't share).
Whether you are online.
"Nearby", if you were matched close to each other. Never a city or a distance.

What they never see

Your email or Google account.
Your IP address or exact location.
Your account ID. Even in the group Lounge, people get a random ID that changes every visit.
Photos or video, because there are none.

What we keep, and for how long

Random chats are deleted when they end, unless you both tap Keep. Lounge messages are never saved. Your rough location is used only while you search and is never stored. You can delete your account and every chat at any time.

A nudge before you overshare

If a message looks like a phone number, an email, a social handle or a link, we ask "are you sure?" before sending it. You decide, but it helps on a tired night.

Questions

Is it really anonymous?

Other people only see your nickname, your emoji character and any interests you both picked. They never see your email, your account, your IP address or where you are. There are no photos and no video.

How does "Nearby" work?

For the first 10 seconds we look for someone within about 150 miles (250 km) of you, then anywhere in your country, then anyone. We use your rough area from your internet connection only while you search. It is never stored, and the other person only sees the word "Nearby", never a place.

How do I delete my account?

Open Saved chats, tap your character, then Delete my account. Your profile and every chat are deleted for good.

Free, text only, no sign-up. Adults 18+.

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