Random text chat with strangers

What is random text chat?

Random text chat pairs you with a stranger for a typed conversation that neither of you could have planned. You join the text queue, the matchmaker finds you a partner, and your messages are relayed live until one of you presses Next or Stop.

There are no profiles and no expectations. Every match starts from a blank page, which is why random text chat is one of the fastest ways to discover how differently people think, talk and live.

How random text matching works

When you join, you enter a text queue. The matchmaker picks a partner using three rules: shared interests when both people set them, a short cooldown so you never bounce back to the same stranger, and a permanent block list so anyone you blocked can never reach you.

If your interests are very specific, the system gently relaxes them after a short wait so you still get matched instead of waiting forever. Most people connect in under two seconds, and you can skip as often as you like.

Why people prefer random text chat

• Low pressure. No camera, no outfit, no awkward first frame — just words on a screen.
• Fully anonymous. No account, no name and no profile photo. Your session id never leaves your browser.
• Fast variety. Meet dozens of different people in an afternoon, or settle in with one great conversation.
• Works anywhere. On the bus, in bed or between meetings — text chat fits into gaps where video can't.

Random text chat vs. text chat

If you want a calm, keyboard-only conversation, our text chat page explains the mode in detail. Random text chat is the same mode approached the other way: the focus here is the random part — quick matches, one-tap skipping and meeting many strangers fast.

Stay safe in random text chat

Because every match is a stranger, good judgement matters. Never share your address, phone number, passwords or bank details, be careful about moving a conversation off the site, and trust your instincts — if a chat feels wrong, skip it. You can report bad behaviour and block anyone with one tap.

Want something to say? Grab a few icebreaker questions before you start.

Keep exploring:
• Text chat
• Random chat
• Anonymous chat
• Chat by interest
• Safety center

Frequently asked questions

• How fast is random text chat matching?
  Most text matches connect in under two seconds. If you set a niche interest, matching may take slightly longer while the system looks for a compatible partner.
• Is random text chat anonymous?
  Yes. There is no account, name or profile. Your session id stays in your browser and your text messages are not stored.
• Can I skip to the next stranger quickly?
  Yes. Press Next to leave a chat and be matched with a new stranger immediately. There is no daily limit on how many people you can meet.