How does it work?
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Pick your language
13 languages, from English to Japanese: you join a room in your language. Nobody speaking yours yet? Wait in an English room and you'll be moved as soon as someone arrives.
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Join a room of 5
No room to choose. Chat5 automatically seats you with 4 other people.
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Next room whenever you want
One click and you switch rooms: new people, new topic, new adventure.
The free, anonymous random chat — no sign-up needed
Chat5 is a free, anonymous online random chat: in one click, with no sign-up or email, you join a chat room with 4 strangers who speak your language. No webcam, no microphone, no photos: Chat5 is a 100% text chat, so you can talk freely without showing your face.
Want a new conversation? The “Next room” button moves you to another room — like chat roulette, but with five people and in writing. A friendlier, more respectful alternative to Chatroulette and Omegle, with conversation topics, group games (Color4, Draw & guess, Who am I?, Group story) and active moderation.
The chat is for adults only (18+). A filter against threats and hate, blocking, reporting to moderators and removal after 3 reports: everything is designed for kind conversations about any topic.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chat5 really free?
Yes. Chatting, switching rooms, playing and replying privately to Premium members who write to you are free. The optional Premium plan lets you message anyone privately and adds friends, a private room, saved private messages and removes ads.
Do I need to sign up to chat?
No. Pick a nickname and join a room as a guest, with no email or password. A free account also lets you keep your nickname and go Premium to message anyone privately.
How does this random chat work?
Chat5 automatically places you in a room of 5 people who speak your language. When you want new faces, “Next room” sends you to another random room.
Is it an alternative to Chatroulette or Omegle?
Yes, but without a webcam: Chat5 is a text-only random chat in small groups of 5, to meet strangers without showing your face.
Are my conversations anonymous?
You are only known by your nickname. Other people never see your email or IP address. Without Premium, private messages are deleted after 24 hours.
How does Chat5 keep users safe?
A filter against threats and hate, blocking, reporting to moderators, removal after 3 reports and anti-bot protection. The chat is for people aged 18 and over.