Is TalkWithStranger a kids chat room?
No. TalkWithStranger is a random chat site for adults aged 18 and older. Children and teenagers under 18 must not use it. Chatting with strangers is not a safe activity for young people: they cannot know who is on the other side, and adults with bad intentions look for children on anonymous sites. If you are under 18, please close this site and talk only with people you know in real life.
Why kids should not chat with strangers online
- Nobody can check age online. A "15-year-old girl" in a chat can be an adult man. Photos and names are easy to fake.
- Grooming starts friendly. Strangers who target children often begin with compliments, gifts or "you can tell me anything", then ask for secrecy, photos or a meeting.
- Pictures never come back. A photo sent once can be saved, shared or used for blackmail.
- Personal details add up. A school name, a street, a sports club and a first name are often enough to find a child.
Safer ways for kids and young teens to talk online
- Chat only with friends and family they know in real life.
- Use apps and games made for their age, with parental controls switched on and contact lists limited to approved friends.
- Keep accounts private, and turn off location sharing and "people near you" features.
- Keep devices in shared rooms at home, especially for younger children.
Online chat safety tips for parents
- Talk early and often. Ask what apps your child uses and who they talk to, without punishing honesty.
- Agree on simple rules. No sharing photos, school names, addresses or phone numbers with people met online. Never meet an online contact alone.
- Use the tools you already have. Phones, consoles and app stores have family settings for age ratings, screen time and who can contact your child.
- Make it safe to tell you. Children hide problems when they fear losing their phone. Promise to help first.
Warning signs to watch for
- A new online "friend" they won't talk about, or one who is much older.
- Secrecy, deleted chats, a second account or a hidden app.
- Gifts, game credit or money from someone you don't know.
- Sudden fear, anger or withdrawal after using the phone.
What to do if something goes wrong
Stay calm and keep the messages and screenshots. Block the person and report the account inside the app or game. If an adult has asked a child for sexual images, threatened them, or tried to meet them, contact your local police straight away.
For adults: chat with strangers safely on TalkWithStranger
If you are 18 or older, TalkWithStranger lets you chat with strangers by text or voice for free, without signing up. Keep your personal details private, use the report and block buttons whenever someone makes you uncomfortable, and leave any chat that turns unpleasant. Anyone who appears to be under 18 can be reported with the "Underage" reason.