A text-first Omegle alternative, built around your interests
Omegle shut down in November 2023 after 14 years. If you miss talking to someone new, Perfriend gives you that same one-on-one chat with a stranger, without a camera, and with someone who shares what you're into.
What people miss about Omegle
Omegle's idea was simple: press a button and talk to a stranger. There was no profile to build and no feed to scroll. That spontaneity is what made it fun, and it's what we kept.
What we changed is who you meet and how. Perfriend starts from your interests, stays text-only, and is for adults, with safety tools built into every chat.
Why text only?
No camera means you don't have to worry about what you look like or what's behind you, and nobody can flash a webcam at you. It also makes it easier to talk from anywhere, and to actually have a conversation.
How it works
It takes about a minute to start your first chat.
- Continue as a guest, or sign up with Google or email.
- Type a few interests, like anime, F1 or cooking.
- Get matched one-on-one with someone who shares one, and see what you have in common.
- Skip anytime. If you click with someone, add them as a friend and keep talking.
Staying safe
Talking to strangers always carries some risk, so we've built in the basics:
- 18+ only, with community guidelines that apply to every chat.
- Report and block in one tap. People you block are never matched with you again.
- No phone number or real name is needed to chat as a guest.
- Never share personal details with someone you've just met.
How they compare
| Feature | Perfriend | Omegle |
|---|---|---|
| Still running | Yes | No, closed November 2023 |
| Chat type | Text only | Text and video |
| Matching | Your interests first | Random, with optional interests |
| Keep in touch | Add people as friends | No friends feature |
Questions
Is Omegle still available?
No. Omegle closed permanently in November 2023. Sites using the name today are not the original service.
Does Perfriend have video?
No. Perfriend is text only, on purpose.
Do I need an account?
No. You can start as a guest and save your account later to keep your friends.
Is it free?
Yes. Free accounts get 20 new chats a day, the first 5 matched on your interests, and up to 3 friends. Plus (from $5.99/month) removes the daily limits, and Pro (from $9.99/month) adds unlimited friends and a gender filter.
Who can use Perfriend?
Adults only. You must be 18 or older to use Perfriend.
Perfriend is an independent service and isn't affiliated with Omegle.