# Random Chat - Stranger Chat

> Instantly meet, chat, and make friends around the globe with Random Chat!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gagasoft.ranchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gagasoft.ranchat)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gagasoft.ranchat`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** gagasoft
- **Category:** DATING
- **Downloads:** 2,666,433
- **Rating:** 2.95 / 5 (7,321 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.40
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2025-03-13
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gagasoft.ranchat)
- **Website:** [https://gagasofts.com/index.html](https://gagasofts.com/index.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.gagasofts.com/policy/privacy-en.html](https://www.gagasofts.com/policy/privacy-en.html)

## Description

## Random Chat - Stranger Chat Extension

Random Chat is a dynamic Chrome extension that enables users to instantly meet, chat, and make friends globally. Featuring seamless random chatting, it supports video calls, photo sharing, and audio messages, ensuring every conversation is exciting and fresh. Its "Nearby Friends" feature helps you discover new people in your area, while the "Add Friend" option lets you maintain meaningful connections.

Designed with a sleek dark mode interface, Random Chat offers a comfortable chat experience anytime, perfect for spontaneous social interactions or forging lasting friendships. With daily Dating Cards, users can explore new potential connections, making every day uniquely thrilling. Download and start chatting with Random Chat to expand your social circle with ease and fun!

## Rankings

- #37,487 — Overall
- #59 — Dating (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.gagasoft.ranchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

User reviews show the app is seen as a decent way to meet people and has a generally positive vibe, with several callers calling it great, very good, or best. However, the experience is marred by serious issues: heavy advertising and monetization that disrupts chatting; frequent account suspensions or blocks with little explanation; safety concerns including perverts, grooming and weak moderation; difficulty initiating conversations due to points/monetization gating; and occasional reliability problems like poor network connectivity. Overall sentiment is mixed, with social potential overshadowed by UX, safety, and policy frustrations.

### Pros

- Good for meeting new people / making friends.
- Overall positive reception: reviews call it great, very good, or best.
- Some users find it enjoyable and suitable for passing time.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and monetization disrupt the experience.
- Frequent account suspensions or blocks without clear explanation or recourse.
- Safety concerns due to perverts, grooming and weak moderation.
- Difficult to start conversations due to monetization gating and few meaningful chats.
- Connectivity or reliability issues (poor network connections) and related UI problems.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gagasoft.ranchat)