Truly anonymous
No phone number, no email, no real name. Pick a nickname if you like; the other person only sees what you choose to share.
Anonymous chat with strangers
A stranger is waiting to talk with you
Người Lạ Ơi (“Hey, Stranger!” in Vietnamese) matches you with someone online right now, to chat, share what's on your mind or just feel a little less bored. No sign-up, no phone number, end-to-end encrypted messages.
Why Người Lạ Ơi
Chat freely, with real privacy
End-to-end encrypted
Messages are encrypted on your device and only the recipient can decrypt them. Our servers can't read what you write.
Leave, and it's gone
Once you both leave a chat, its messages are deleted from the server. Photos sent in chats delete themselves after 24 hours.
Several chats at once
On the web you can talk to up to 5 people at the same time and switch between them with the row of avatars at the top.
Invite to chat again
Hit it off? After a long conversation you can invite that person to keep talking, even if they're offline.
Real people, no chatbots
Everyone you meet is a real person. We never use chatbots pretending to be strangers.
How it works
Three steps to get started
- 1
Tap “Let’s Start”
Choose your gender, year of birth and area. No sign-up, no password.
- 2
Meet a stranger
We match you with someone who's online right now. The same two people are never randomly matched again.
- 3
Chat freely
Send messages, stickers and photos. Tap “Leave this conversation” to stop, or (+) to meet someone else too.
Safety
You're always in control
- No real name, phone number or email collected.
- Report someone in two taps; reports are reviewed within 24 hours.
- Leave at any time; that person won't be matched with you again.
- Photos delete themselves after 24 hours, with location data removed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Người Lạ Ơi free?
Yes. Every feature is free to use. The app shows ads to pay for the servers.
Do I need an account?
No. You only choose your gender, year of birth and area so we can match you with people who fit. On iPhone the app uses “Sign in with Apple” because Apple requires it, but we don't receive your email or account details.
Who can read my messages?
Only you and the person you're talking to. Messages are end-to-end encrypted: your device encrypts them before sending, and only the recipient's device has the key to decrypt them.
How long are messages kept?
Messages stay on the server (encrypted) only while the chat is open. Once both of you have left, they're deleted. Abandoned chats are deleted automatically after a while too.
Are the photos I send stored?
Photos sent in chats are deleted from the server automatically after 24 hours. Location data (GPS) is removed from photos when they're uploaded.
Blog
Before you start chatting
12 ways to start a conversation with a stranger (and not get left on “seen”)
Your first line decides most of the conversation. Natural, easy-to-answer openers that make chatting with strangers less awkward.
What is end-to-end encryption, and why only two people can read your messages
A plain-language explanation of end-to-end encryption: public keys, private keys, and what it means for your conversations.
Staying safe in anonymous chat: 10 dos and don'ts
Anonymous chat is fun, but a few simple rules help you protect yourself. A short list so you can chat with peace of mind.
Wherever you are
Web, iPhone and Android
Website and app users are matched together, so you'll meet plenty of people wherever you use it.
Ready to meet a stranger?
No sign-up, no phone number. Just one tap.