Start with text
Matching begins with text. You can type a short hello, ask a question, or take a moment to read before replying. No camera or live microphone is needed to type a message.
Random text chat
Free random text chat with strangers
Start with a guest nickname, not a registration form. ChatUNO lets adults 18+ try one-to-one text conversations in a browser, without a download or live camera.
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Start as a guest · No camera needed
Move on without friction
If a conversation is not for you, use Next to leave and search again. End, Block, and Report are available when you need more control.
Share only what you choose
Text chats can support voice notes and protected photos or short videos. You decide whether to send media, and incoming photos stay hidden until you choose to view them.
Keep a connection
If you both want to talk again, registered users can add each other as friends and continue in direct messages. You do not need to create an account just to try random Text mode.
How to start a random text conversation
- Start as a guest or sign in, then complete the adult-entry steps. Matching is text-only; there is no mode to select.
- Enter matching. When another person is available, your conversation opens with a message box and chat controls.
- Send a message when you are ready. Use Next to search again, or End, Block, and Report if you want to stop.
A human match is not guaranteed at every moment. If no person is available, ChatUNO may offer its labeled AI companion; use Next to return to searching for a person.
What can you say first?
Prefer messages to a webcam conversation? Our OmeTV chat page explains how ChatUNO's text-first experience differs.
Looking for the spontaneous conversations you associate with Omegle text chat? See how ChatUNO's guest matching and friend features work.
A simple question is enough. Try “What are you up to today?” or “What is something good about where you live?” Keep the first message easy to answer, then follow up on what the other person actually says.
Need more ideas? See our online conversation starters and tips for keeping a text conversation going. If you become mutual friends, you can ask whether they would like a voice call later.
Hoping to chat with women online? Our dedicated page explains what random matching can—and cannot—offer.
Common questions
Do I have to sign up for random text chat?
No. You can try matching as a guest after choosing your guest identity, confirming you are 18+, and accepting the rules. An account is needed to keep mutual friends and continue in direct messages.
Can I use random text chat on my phone?
Yes. Open ChatUNO in a mobile browser. No app installation or live camera permission is needed for text. Sending voice notes or other media has separate account and permission requirements.
Is every partner a real person?
No human match is guaranteed at every moment. Human matching is attempted first; when it is quiet, a labeled AI chat may open. Next returns you to searching.
Can I find someone again after pressing Next?
Next starts a new search, not a recovery of the previous conversation. If you both want to stay in touch, registered users should exchange and accept a friend request before leaving.
Ready to meet someone new?
Choose your identity once, confirm you are 18+, and start a random conversation.