Omegle
Is Gone. Panda Isn't.

Omegle launched in 2009 and became one of the most popular random video chat platforms on the internet. At its peak, millions of people used it daily to talk to strangers from around the world.

But Omegle had a fundamental problem: almost no moderation. The platform became known for bots, explicit content, and safety concerns that made headlines repeatedly. In November 2023, founder Leif K-Brooks announced the permanent shutdown, saying the stress and expense of fighting misuse had become unsustainable.

The site went dark immediately. Millions of users were left looking for alternatives.

Panda is a free random video chat platform that launched as a safer alternative to sites like Omegle. With 9.2 million monthly active users across 194 countries, it's grown into one of the largest video chat communities online.

The key difference from Omegle: Panda was built with safety first. Every user goes through verification. A moderation team works 24/7. AI detection blocks bots before they can match with anyone. These are the things Omegle never invested in — and the reason it eventually shut down.

The honest comparison between Panda and Omegle comes down to a few things:

• Moderation — Omegle had essentially none. Panda has a 24/7 human moderation team.
• User Verification — Omegle let anyone on, anonymously. Panda verifies every user.
• Still Operating — Omegle is permanently shut down. Panda is live and growing.
• Bots — Omegle was infamous for bots. Panda uses AI detection to block them.
• Gender Filter — Omegle never offered this. Panda includes it free.
• Mobile Apps — Omegle was browser-only. Panda has native iOS and Android apps.

What stayed the same: the core concept. Random video matching with strangers worldwide. No account needed. One click to start.

When Omegle shut down, its users scattered across dozens of alternatives. Many tried Ome TV, Chatroulette, Shagle, and various apps. Most found the same problems — or worse.

Panda became the destination for users who wanted the Omegle experience without the Omegle problems:

• No bots — The #1 complaint about late-era Omegle. Panda's AI catches them before you ever see them.
• Real conversations — Verified users mean every match is a real person.
• Free features — Some Omegle alternatives charge for gender filter. Panda doesn't.
• Active community — 9.2M monthly users means there's always someone to talk to.
• It just works — 3-second matching, HD video, no buffering.

Omegle's shutdown made a lot of people cautious about random video chat. Fair enough — the safety concerns were real.

Here's what's different about Panda:

• Every user is verified before they can start chatting.
• 24/7 moderation means someone is always watching.
• AI detection blocks bots and inappropriate behavior automatically.
• You control the experience — skip anyone with one tap, block and report with two taps.

Random video chat can be safe when the platform actually invests in making it safe. Omegle didn't. Panda does.

If you used Omegle, you'll feel right at home. The process is even simpler:

1. Go to pandavideochat.com or download the app from App Store / Google Play
2. Tap Start — no account, no email, no signup form
3. Allow camera access — this is also how verification works
4. Get matched — connected with a real person in under 3 seconds
5. Chat or skip — just like Omegle, tap "Next" anytime for someone new

The whole thing takes about 10 seconds from first visit to first conversation. No learning curve, no setup, no friction.