Random chat, properly: hit Next, land on someone. All the thrill of chance without the bots, without the dodgy profiles tucked behind a screen. Human moderation, verified accounts, and an adult community that's clear about what it's looking for.
Why chance beats the algorithm
The thrill of chance, not the chaos
Unlike Omegle or Coco — both shut down for the same reasons — every random profile here is a signed-up member, moderated by a human team. The serendipity stays exciting, not anxiety-inducing.
Zero bots, zero cam scams
We manually ban every dodgy account the same day. When you hit Next, you land on real curious adults — not an AI asking for your card number after three messages.
Anonymous browsing before you jump in
You can watch the shuffle, see who's online, read bios — without creating an account. Sign-up only becomes necessary if you want to switch to video or keep a private thread.
Different from /chat-rencontre
Here you don't pick, you discover. Perfect when you're sick of algorithms that keep showing the same faces and you fancy the surprise of early-2000s chats.
Frequently asked questions
What's the concrete difference between obuny's random chat and ChatRoulette / Omegle / Coco?
obuny runs human moderation 24/7 — ChatRoulette never had real moderation, Omegle shut in March 2023 after complaints about minors, Coco was shut in 2024 after serious cases. Here every profile is a signed-up account, verified by a human, not an anonymous visitor who could be anyone.
Do you need to sign up to use the random chat, or can I stay anonymous?
You can stay entirely anonymous in text mode. The random shuffle works without sign-up — you click Next and you chat. Sign-up only becomes necessary to switch to video, start a persistent private thread or save favourites.
How does human moderation stop bots, cam scams and minors polluting the shuffle?
A human team handles reports within minutes. Profile verification (photo + blurred ID) is required for any activity beyond random text. Bots are detected in hours and IP-banned. Minors — immediate ban on report, accounts passed to an external investigation cell.
Is the random chat really 100% chance, or is there a hidden geo / age / orientation filter?
By default the shuffle is fully random within the verified adult community — no hidden geographical or demographic filter. After sign-up you can activate optional filters (region, age, type of meeting) if you fancy, but it's explicit. In guest mode — pure chance.
What's the difference between /chat-aleatoire and /chat-rencontre?
/chat-aleatoire is serendipity — you click Next and discover, fully random. /chat-rencontre is intentional matching — you set your preferences and receive targeted suggestions. One for "surprise me" mood, the other for "I know what I'm looking for". Both free, same community underneath.
Can I switch to random video, or does the shuffle stay text-only?
In guest mode — text only. Random video requires sign-up and camera verification (to block pre-recorded captures and stop cam scammers). Once verified, you can switch a conversation to video with a tap — or back to text. No friction.
What if I encounter inappropriate behaviour during a random chat?
A Report button in every conversation — the report goes straight to the moderation team and is handled in under an hour (often under 15 minutes). In parallel, immediate Block which stops the person landing back on you even with a new account (detection by IP + device fingerprint). Zero tolerance.
Is the random chat really free, unlimited, and does it work on mobile without an app?
Yes, yes and yes. No payment, no daily Next limit, and chat.obuny.com runs straight in your mobile browser (Chrome or Safari) — no installation. Video goes through WebRTC, so also no app. You open the URL, click, chat.