Question 1

What is Nearby Chat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is Nearby Chat completely anonymous?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nearby Chat does not require registration, email addresses, or phone numbers. Messages use end-to-end WebRTC encryption and are not stored after your session ends.

Question 3

How does the location feature work?

Accepted Answer

Nearby Chat uses your browser's geolocation to show you chat rooms and users in your immediate area. Only an approximate location is shared — your exact GPS coordinates are never stored or shown to other users.

Question 4

Is Nearby Chat free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nearby Chat is completely free. No subscriptions, no premium tiers — just open the app and start chatting.

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