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Omegle shut down permanently on November 8, 2023. Founder Leif K-Brooks announced it was no longer sustainable financially and psychologically, due to legal pressures. The Verge covered the shutdown extensively.

As of June 2026, no. The founder hasn't sold the domain or announced a relaunch. Sites claiming to be "Omegle 2.0" are unrelated third parties.

It depends what you're looking for. We've tested dozens and published detailed reviews. Popular options include Emerald Chat, Chatroulette, OmeTV, and Camsurf - but each has different strengths.

Safety varies wildly. The post-Omegle landscape is better moderated, but no platform is risk-free. Never share personal info, use a VPN, and leave conversations that feel wrong.

Most modern alternatives work on mobile browsers. Several have dedicated apps for iOS and Android. We note mobile compatibility in all our reviews.

It can be, with precautions: never share personal info, be aware of your camera background, use a VPN, know that anyone can screen-record, and report inappropriate behavior. Our safety guide covers this in depth.

Possible, especially if you share personal details or have identifying info visible. Your IP is visible on most peer-to-peer platforms. A VPN reduces this risk significantly.

We recommend it. A VPN hides your real IP address. Options like ProtonVPN (free tier), NordVPN, or ExpressVPN are popular.

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Yes. You must be 18+. All platforms we review require 18+ as well.

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