Omegle → Simpelweb

The safer Omegle alternative

Omegle was shut down on November 8, 2023 after fourteen years online. Simpelweb picks up where it left off — random video chat with strangers, but built around safety from day one.

18+ · 18+ · No credit card · No email required · Start in seconds

How we're different from Omegle

Real moderation, not a warning page

AI-assisted nudity detection, profanity filtering in five languages, and human moderators reviewing every report within 24 hours.

No anonymous-by-default abuse

You create a free account in seconds — no email needed, but enough accountability to make bad actors reluctant.

Built in the EU, GDPR-compliant

Servers in Europe, no data sold, no tracking. You can export or delete your account in one click.

Multilingual from day one

English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish — match with people in your language, not just whoever shows up.

Why did Omegle shut down?

In a farewell letter, founder Leif K-Brooks cited mounting safety problems and lawsuits. Omegle's anonymous-by-default model made moderation nearly impossible. We started Simpelweb to keep what people loved about Omegle — the spontaneity of meeting a stranger — while removing what made it unsustainable.

Frequently asked questions

Is Simpelweb free? +

Yes, the core video chat is free. We're working on optional premium features like gender filters and unlimited matches, but the platform itself stays free.

Do I need to register? +

Yes, but it takes 30 seconds — username and password only, no email, no phone number. This is what lets us moderate effectively.

How is privacy handled? +

We log only what's strictly needed for moderation. You can export your data or delete your account at any time. We don't sell data and we don't serve ads.

What's the minimum age? +

18+. We enforce this through verification at sign-up and active moderation.

Are conversations recorded? +

Recordings are kept short-term and only reviewed when there's a report. They're automatically deleted after 30 days unless flagged as evidence.

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