Anonymous Chat with People Actually Near You

Your face stays off the internet. Your conversations stay in your city. Free, anonymous, instant — no signup, no app needed to start.

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How Nearby Chat Works

Open nearby-chat.com and click "Enable Location". Your exact GPS coordinates are never shared — only approximate distance to other users is shown.
You are automatically placed in your city's group chat room. No account or email address is needed.
See other users on the interactive map. Click any marker to start a private, end-to-end encrypted 1-on-1 conversation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nearby Chat?+

Nearby Chat is a free, real-time platform for anonymous local chat. Join your city's group chat room or start a private conversation with people nearby — no account, no email, no phone number required.

Is Nearby Chat completely anonymous?+

Yes. No registration, email, or phone number is required — just pick a nickname. Other users see only approximate distance ("2 km away"), never your GPS coordinates. Optional Google login exists if you want to reserve your nickname across devices.

How does the location feature work?+

Nearby Chat uses your browser's geolocation API to place you in your city's chat room. Only approximate distance is visible to other users — your exact GPS coordinates are never stored long-term or broadcast.

Is Nearby Chat free to use?+

Yes, completely free. No subscriptions, no premium tier, no in-app purchases. Funded by the founders, not by ads or selling user data.

Do I need to download an app?+

No. Nearby Chat works in any modern browser — phone, tablet, or laptop. Android users can install the .apk for a smoother native experience (iOS App Store submission pending).

How is this different from Omegle or Chatroulette?+

No video / face camera. Local-first instead of random-global pairing. Continuous chat rooms instead of skip-next 1:1 pairings. Active moderation with auto-ban after 3 reports. See /vs/omegle for the full comparison.

Can I use it from any country?+

Yes. Nearby Chat works worldwide and supports 24+ language landing pages. Your city's chat room is automatically detected by location.

No face. No signup. Just your city.

Android · iOS coming soon · Free

Android · Install now

Direct download (.apk)

No account · No registration · 100% free
Android: enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser, then open the .apk.

Maragua Anonymous Chat Room — Talk to Locals Near You

About the Maragua Chat Room

Maragua is a close-knit local community in Murang'A, Kenya, and its Nearby Chat room brings local people together for real, anonymous conversation. Whether you have lived here for years or just arrived, you will find others who know Maragua the way you do.

Because no signup is required, the Maragua room has a low barrier to entry: pick a nickname and start talking. People use it to kill boredom, ask for local advice, practise a language, or simply meet someone new in Kenya.

How do I join the Maragua chat room?

Open nearby-chat.com, allow location access, and you will be placed in the Maragua room automatically. It takes a few seconds and works in any browser — no download needed.