# Paltalk: Live Chat Rooms

> Talk with Friends Worldwide

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id466970942](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id466970942)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id466970942`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Paltalk US LLC
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (15,010 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.36
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2011-09-30
- **Size:** 281 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paltalk-live-chat-rooms/id466970942)
- **Website:** [https://www.paltalk.com](https://www.paltalk.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.paltalk.com/privacy](https://www.paltalk.com/privacy)

## Description

Paltalk is a global community platform built around live, topic-based chat rooms. Join thousands of active rooms focused on music, culture, sports, current events, and more, where you can participate via video, voice, or text or simply listen. Rooms are designed for group interaction within a welcoming, moderated environment, with safety tools, room management features, reporting options, and clear community guidelines to keep discussions respectful.

With over 20 years of experience in social technology, Paltalk runs across desktop and mobile devices, offering cross-platform access, the ability to create your own room, and features like virtual gifts and recognition. Discover new discussions, connect with friends worldwide, and join live conversations that match your interests.

## Rankings

- #14,737 — Overall
- #9 — keywords: chatgpt
- #18 — chatgenie
- #21 — room
- #57 — interest
- #79 — chatgpt

## Review summary

Paltalk’s core live video chat rooms are valued, but the app is plagued by bugs, unstable updates, and messaging issues that hamper daily use. Safety and harassment concerns are repeatedly raised, along with confusing pricing and occasional extra charges. A few users cite long-time enjoyment and improvements under new ownership, suggesting potential if stability, safety, and pricing are addressed.

### Pros

- Core live video chat rooms and webcams remain the app’s central feature, enabling real-time interaction.
- Longstanding community and sense of fellowship among users.
- Some users report improvements over time and potential for growth under new ownership.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, especially after updates, disrupting use.
- Messaging problems and unreliable private messages; users report being unable to send messages or only video chat.
- UI/UX/navigation instability after updates, including broken slides, moving profiles, and mobile usability problems.
- Safety concerns, including harassment, grooming risks, and exposure to hate content.
- Pricing and charges concerns, including expensive premium features and unexpected or mysterious charges.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id466970942)