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
Everything journalists need to cover Chatrandom – company overview, stats, press releases & high-res assets.
Jump to Assets ↓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.
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 ChatrandomCalls Chatrandom “a revolution in online interactivity” with thousands online 24/7.
28 Apr 2025 · LA Weekly
Chatrandom Rated One of the Best Omegle AlternativesPraised for its large user base, intuitive filters, and LGBTQ-friendly channels.
29 Apr 2025 · The Village Voice
Village Voice Lists Chatrandom as Top Omegle AlternativeHighlights our stable one-click interface and robust safety features.
“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
May 2017 (PRWeb)
California Users Ranked America’s Friendliest, Says ChatrandomChatrandom 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 IndustryChatrandom 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 ThingChatrandom'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 ChatMarking 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.)
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