# Chatroulette

> Chatroulette is a free online video chat platform that pairs random strangers worldwide for one-on-one webcam conversations. Operating since 2009, it pioneered the random video chat format and continues as a moderated, AI-protected service for meeting new people through live video.

Chatroulette connects users with random strangers via video chat. Users press Start, get matched, talk, and skip to the next match at any time. The service is free, requires no account for basic use, and runs in the browser as well as native iOS and Android apps. Content is moderated by a combination of state-of-the-art ML systems and human review to keep conversations safe.

Positioning: Chatroulette is the original random video chat. It is frequently cited as an alternative to Omegle (shut down November 2023), Ome.tv, Emerald Chat, and Camsurf. Differentiators: long-running brand, dedicated trust & safety team, native mobile apps, real-time AI moderation.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://chatroulette.com/): product overview, start the video chat
- [Web app](https://chatroulette.com/app): in-browser video chat experience
- [Safety](https://chatroulette.com/safety): moderation, reporting, user safety guidance
- [Rules](https://chatroulette.com/rules): community rules and acceptable use
- [FAQ](https://chatroulette.com/faq): how Chatroulette works, free usage, safety, downloads
- [Blog](https://chatroulette.com/blog): engineering and product writing

## Mobile apps

- [iOS App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/cr-video-chat/id6744633012)
- [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chatroulette.android)

## Engineering blog (selected)

- [ML moderation, part 1](https://chatroulette.com/blog/ml-moderation-part-1)
- [Moderation accuracy improved](https://chatroulette.com/blog/moderation-accuracy-improved)
- [Spam connections at 1 percent](https://chatroulette.com/blog/spam-connections-at-1-percent)
- [Better match making, part 1](https://chatroulette.com/blog/better-match-making-part-1)
- [Matching optimisation](https://chatroulette.com/blog/matching-optimisation)
- [Givers and takers](https://chatroulette.com/blog/givers-and-takers)
- [Backend tech](https://chatroulette.com/blog/backend-tech)

## Contact

- Support: support@chatroulette.com