Directory
Free Chat
Free chat rooms are a fun and easy way to socialize online. Often these website don't even require registration. Just enter your desired nickname and go!
Adult Chat
Adult chat rooms can be a good way to meet new and exciting people from around the world. Talk about all adult subjects, from sex to romance, politics, sports, or just anything at all. These chats typically have far fewer restrictions and more mature content than most other chat rooms.
Teen Chat
If you're a teen or tween looking for friends or more online, teen chat rooms are a great way to meet others close to your own age. Many online teen communities require registration or strict moderation of policy to protect users. Of course, discretion is the best policy for protecting yourself online.
Webcam & Voice
Webcam chat services have become increasingly popular as internet speeds skyrocket. While some video chat services run on subscription fees (especially adult webcam sites), many free cam chat sites exist today, often tied with features typically found on social networking websites.
Religion & Spirituality
Sometimes you just want to talk to others who share the same belief system as yourself. Believe it or not, there are a number of chats aimed at Christians, Jews, Muslims, and other religious and spiritual denominations. You can even find chatrooms dealing in wicca, mysticism, magick, or psychic readings.
Dating & Romance
As the internet becomes more mainstream and further integrated into our lives, online dating becomes a more attractive option. Meeting people can become challenging in today's fast-paced world. Match making is increasingly popular as a way of finding compatible lovers. People are making more romantic connections through dating websites than ever before. Why not give love a chance? That special someone could be waiting for you.
Mobile Devices
With smart phones such as the iPhone and Android, chatting on your phone has never been so accessible. Affordable high speed mobile internet such as 3G and the emerging 4G makes chatting on the go easier than ever. There are many websites and apps providing chat on your mobile device. Indeed, even the definition of mobile device is more broad than it's ever been, with the iPad and other tablets now on the market.
Social Networking
Social networking websites are one of the most popular ways to chat online today. Such websites allow you to easily share posts, pictures, and information with friends. You can also find new friends based on common topics of interest and activities, often by browsing profile pages of other users. Social networking sites typically offer advanced features above and beyond simple chat rooms.
Instant Messengers
For those who want constant contact with friends and family, instant messengers are the answer. Downloadable clients which run directly within your OS offer a level of integration and connectivity that browser chats cannot match. A registered user account is almost always required, presenting a trade off between anonymity and connectivity. IM programs come in all flavors and use a number of different protocols.
Forums & Communities
Message boards, BBS, and forums are the precursor to modern social media. Many people prefer the tightly focused community that a moderated forum can provide, over the loose and open nature of most social networking websites. User generated content in a highly moderated environment will always have a place on the internet.