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Omegle

13+
Minimum age according to Omegle
13+ Minimum age according to Omegle

What was Omegle?

Omegle was a free online chat website (optimised for mobile) that paired two random users together in a text and/or video chat. You could add topics you wished to discuss to find users with common interests. There was an ‘unmoderated section’ for video chat, which included prominent links to sexualised content on third-party websites. Once you finished chatting, you could select all the chat text (to copy to the clipboard) or download a PNG image of the chat text (making it easy to share online). The video functionality of Omegle used peer-to-peer technology that required a user’s IP address. Users may have encountered sexualised content and inappropriate behaviour anywhere on the site. Omegle did not verify the age of users.

Omegle is no longer operating as of 9 November 2023.

Website: www.omegle.com

How did people use Omegle?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use anonymous messaging and video chat services like Omegle.

Omegle is used for: anonymous communication, messaging/online chat, online relationships, screen capture and video calling.

Last updated: 27/08/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.