Text-only random chat
Random video chat sites can feel uncomfortable fast. Random Chat on Cafe Chat is text only, so you choose what to share and when. Join the room, read what people are talking about, and start a private chat with whoever seems interesting.
Because there is no camera, it is easier to talk freely and you never have to worry about what is behind you.
Good openers for random chat
Skip "hi asl". Try something real: "Anyone else awake and bored?", "What are you watching tonight?" or "Settle this: idli or dosa?". A question invites a reply. A bit of humour gets a better one.
Want even more random?
Try the Stranger Chat room, or wander into Timepass Chat when you only want to kill a few minutes. Every room on Cafe Chat is free and needs no account.
How to join Random Chat
Pick a nickname
Type any name in the chat window. No email, phone number or password.
Say hello
You land in the room straight away. Say hi and mention where you are from.
Go private or go full screen
Tap a name to chat one-to-one, or open the full-screen chat for an app-like view.
Use the chat window at the top of this page. On a phone, open the full-screen chat for the most room to type.
Random Chat is part of Cafe Chat's free Indian chat rooms. Every room runs on the same ChatLife IRC network, so you can hop between them with /join or browse the full list of chat rooms.
Random Chat FAQ
Is Random Chat video or text?
Text only. No camera or microphone is used.
Who will I meet?
Mostly people from India and Indians abroad, of all ages above 18 and all walks of life.
Can I leave a conversation anytime?
Yes. Close the private window or type /ignore nickname to stop someone messaging you.