Questions and answers

Yes. Chatting, the Lounge and saved chats are all free. There are no paid features.

No. Tap Start chatting, pick a nickname and an emoji character, and you are in. You only add an email (or Google) if you want to keep chats and message people again later.

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.

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.

Yes, if you both tap Keep during the chat. The chat then moves to Saved chats and you can message each other anytime. If only one of you taps Keep, the chat is deleted when it ends.

A group chat room for up to 30 people at a time. It is a good place to wait while we find you a private chat. Lounge messages are not saved, and you can ask anyone there for a private chat.

No. StrangoChat is text only, on purpose. It is easier to stay anonymous, and nobody can flash a camera at you.

You must be 18 or older. StrangoChat is for adults only.

Tap Next to leave right away, or use the menu to block or report them. Blocked people can never message you again. Anyone reported by three different people within a week is automatically paused from chatting.

Yes. It runs in any modern browser on iPhone, Android and computers. On iPhone you can also add it to your Home Screen to use it like an app and get message notifications.

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