# Anonymous Chat / AnonChat > Anonymous chat with random strangers, with photos, voice and text messages Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.anonchat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.anonchat) ## Overview - **ID:** `io.anonchat` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Anon.Chat - **Category:** SOCIAL - **Downloads:** 8,343,723 - **Rating:** 3.78 / 5 (94,639 ratings) - **Version:** 5.40.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-27 - **First published:** 2019-03-09 - **Publisher country:** CA - **Size:** 97 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.anonchat) - **Website:** [https://anonchat.com](https://anonchat.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://anon.chat/privacy](https://anon.chat/privacy) ## Description **AnonChat: Anonymous Chat with Random Strangers** AnonChat is a dynamic anonymous chat platform that allows you to instantly connect with random strangers worldwide. Inspired by Chatroulette, it offers seamless and exciting interactions through text, voice messages, and photos. No registration or personal data is required, ensuring complete anonymity and privacy. Key features include auto blurred photos for safer conversations, ability to send and edit messages, make anonymous calls within the app, and support for multiple simultaneous dialogs. You can add interesting partners to your friends list, search by interests, and enjoy self-destructive or secret photos. Online status and typing indicators keep you informed about your partner’s activity. AnonChat is perfect for those seeking spontaneous new friendships and engaging real-time conversations with diverse people worldwide. ## Rankings - #16,320 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `io.anonchat.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Overall, users find AnonChat easy to use and sometimes enjoyable, with useful filters and real-sounding sign-up steps that some feel improve safety. Many report positive experiences and even success stories. However, recurring concerns dampen enthusiasm: widespread safety worries about predators/imposters, high and problematic subscription costs, chats ending abruptly or many users being unresponsive, frustrations with reporting mechanics, and privacy concerns over data handling. The app seems suitable for casual, exploratory conversations but users should be cautious about intersections with safety, pricing, and moderation. ### Pros - Easy to use and fun, with filters that simplify finding conversations. - Perceived safety/authenticity due to signup (Facebook/phone) for real profiles. - Positive experiences and success stories (meeting someone special). - Good for talking to strangers. ### Cons - Safety concerns due to predators/imposters and potentially unsafe interactions. - Premium pricing problems: expensive plans, can't undo subscription, and issues restoring purchases. - Chats end quickly or users disconnect, making conversations hard. - Reporting system can be abused with false reports and unclear moderation. - Privacy concerns and unclear data handling when reporting or storing info. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Anonymous & Random Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/random.chat.stranger) — 15,188 users - [AnonyChat - Random Strangers](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.random.stranger.chat.rando) — 58,088 users, 3.29 / 5 - [Anonymous Chat - Random Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anonymous.chatting) — 6 users - [Anonymous chat - Random Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chatrandom.strangerchat.randomchat) — 2,624,577 users, 3.24 / 5 - [Anonymous Chat no Login](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nologin.anonymouschat) — 25,689 users, 1.57 / 5 - [AnnoChat: Chat with Strangers](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.annochat) — 3,228 users - [Anon Friends: Anonymous Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anonfriends.app) — 3,120 users - [Random Chat Anonymous Stranger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/random.chat.roulette.stranger.surf.flirt.live.video.cam.talk.anonymous.rooms) — 19,012 users, 4.12 / 5 - [Анонимные Знакомства | Чат](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joylix.anonim.dating.away) — 24,394 users - [Stranger - Anonymous Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.levent.tanimadigimkisi) — 2,555 users - [Anonymous Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anonimchat) — 2,928,119 users, 2.11 / 5 - [Anonova Gizli Chat Random](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.anonova.anonimchat) — 1,993 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.anonchat)