Chatrandom Press Coverage Opportunities and Information

Brand Overview

Chatrandom is a random video-chat platform connecting strangers from 185+ countries for millions of spontaneous conversations every day. Launched in 2011, we empower users to meet new people instantly – no sign-up required – with smart filters and multiple chat modes for a fun, serendipitous experience.

Quick Facts

✓ Founded 2011
✓ Registered Users 23M+
✓ Daily Connections 10M+
✓ Countries Served 185+
✓ Platforms Web, iOS, Android
✓ Core Features: Gender & country filters, interest tags, anonymous connections

Select Media Coverage

19 Sept 2012 · VentureBeat

VentureBeat: “How Chatrandom Crushed a $33M Competitor Without Hype”

Chatrandom quietly outperformed Airtime—Sean Parker and Shawn Fanning’s video chat startup

22 Oct 2016 · Vice

Chatrandom’s role in digital art and culture.

Artist Celia Hempton explains how she uses Chatrandom as a virtual studio.

22 Apr 2025 · Washington City Paper

“Best Omegle-Style Sites” Features Chatrandom

Calls Chatrandom “a revolution in online interactivity” with thousands online 24/7.

28 Apr 2025 · LA Weekly

Chatrandom Rated One of the Best Omegle Alternatives

Praised for its large user base, intuitive filters, and LGBTQ-friendly channels.

29 Apr 2025 · The Village Voice

Village Voice Lists Chatrandom as Top Omegle Alternative

Highlights our stable one-click interface and robust safety features.

Media Quotes

“Chatrandom feels just like the old Omegle magic – instant matching, no account drama – built for users who want real-time fun without the fluff.”— LA Weekly

“Compared to Omegle, it feels more stable and less chaotic … exactly what spontaneous chatters crave.”— The Village Voice

Press Releases

May 2017 (PRWeb)
California Users Ranked America’s Friendliest, Says Chatrandom
Chatrandom studied over 10 million chat sessions from January to April 2017, measuring average chat length and user ratings by state. California users led the nation with 4.2 minutes per session, 20 percent above the national average. (Press release unveiling state rankings.)
Dec 2013 (PRWeb)
Chatrandom Outranks Chatroulette as #2 in Industry
Chatrandom announced it had surpassed Chatroulette in global traffic, reaching an Alexa Rank of ~7,500 vs. Chatroulette’s ~11,000 and attracting over 20 million monthly users with features like multi-language support and location filters. (Press release highlighting Chatrandom’s emergence as a leader among random chat sites.)
Jan 2013 (PR Newswire)
Chatrandom Soars Past Predecessor by Not Changing a Thing
Chatrandom's founder attributed the site’s rapid early growth (doubling users in 2012) to maintaining user anonymity and a simple, no-frills approach. (Press release announcing Chatrandom’s surge as a top Chatroulette alternative.)
Aug 2012 (PR Newswire)
Chatrandom Offers Top Five Tips for Safe Webcam Chat
Marking its one-year anniversary, Chatrandom issued safety guidelines for users, emphasizing responsible use of anonymous video chat. (Press release underlining the platform’s focus on user safety and advice for avoiding risks.)