Omegle shut down in 2023 after 14 years of connecting strangers. For millions of people, it was the go-to place for random video chat, meeting new friends, and having anonymous conversations. Since then, the search for a worthy replacement has been ongoing. Closer is that replacement — and more.
No account needed. No sign-up, no email, no personal data required. Click, choose your gender, and start talking to someone new instantly.
Omegle was simple — two strangers, a chat box, and a video feed. Closer takes everything Omegle did well and builds on it with modern features designed for real connection.
Instantly matched with a stranger. Video call, voice chat, or just text. No sign-up required.
Unlike Omegle's 1-on-1 only, Closer lets you create voice rooms and invite up to 15 people to talk together.
Play Tic Tac Toe (5x4) and Hangman (3 modes) with your chat partner during the call.
Share your screen with your call partner. Watch videos, browse together, or collaborate.
Find people near you with city and kilometer-radius filtering. Meet someone you could actually hang out with.
No account, no tracking, no data sold. Anonymous identities. Your conversations stay between you and your match.
Closer uses Selective Forwarding Unit (SFU) technology via mediasoup, allowing up to 15 people in a single voice room. Create a room, share a link, and suddenly you're in a group call with friends, colleagues, or community members. This is something Omegle could never do.
Closer's unique job filter lets employers find nearby employees and vice versa. If you're an employer looking for someone to cover a shift, or an employee looking for work 1km from home, the job matching filter connects you. Talk it over on a call and make arrangements — all within the platform.
Rather than connecting you with someone on the other side of the world (though you can still do that), Closer's city and distance filters help you meet people in your area. Make friends you can actually hang out with, share local news and warnings, or find community members nearby.
Free. No account. Just click and start talking.
Is Closer really free? Yes, Closer is completely free to use. There are no paywalls for basic features like random matching, video calls, or voice rooms.
Do I need to create an account? No. You can start talking to strangers instantly without any sign-up. Creating an optional account lets you save preferences across devices.
Is Closer safe? Closer takes safety seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, and we cooperate with law enforcement on serious matters including threats to minors.
Can I use Closer on mobile? Yes, Closer works on any device with a modern browser. iOS and Android apps are coming soon.