What is Omegle? Is Omegle okay for kids?

February 20, two thousand thirteen modified May 29, two thousand fifteen 206 Comments

Have you heard of the website Omegle? I hadn’t until a teenager mentioned it in a comment on another article. I’ve also had several requests from worried parents asking for a review. Omegle is a website that permits you to talk with a random stranger. So right away we have most likely answered the question in the title of this post! Omegle is not okay for kids – unless you are okay with your kids talking with accomplish strangers. I’m guessing that you’re not.

Omegle has been around since 2008, with movie talk added in 2009. When you use Omegle you do not identify yourself through the service – talk participants are only identified as “You” and “Stranger”. From there however, anything goes – certainly a talk participant may determine to give their name, location, age and other individual information.

I attempted it a few times by clicking on the link to begin talking with a stranger. The very first thing I was asked was “asl” – meaning what is my age, hookup and location. I disconnected instantaneously from that talk! On the 2nd test, I ended up in a brief talk with a youthful man, a software developer from India. Well, that is what he said but that’s the thing – who indeed knows?

Another Be Web Wise reader did a test and collective the conversation with me:

Q: is this site safe for preteens?

Stranger 1: hahahahahahaha

Stranger 1: send them to me pls

Are teenagers using Omegle?

A quick Google search helped me to response this question. A few clicks and I found text excerpts and movies on YouTube of teenagers sharing their stories of Omegle encounters. One movie was a teenage girl’s story of how she met up with an Omegle talk acquaintance in person without her parents’ skill. Another particularly sicko movie demonstrated how someone startled teenagers on an Omegle movie talk with his face made up similar to the Joker from the Batman movie (R.I.P. Heath Ledger).

Five reasons not to use Omegle

In case you’ve read this far and are still not fairly wooed that Omegle is a bad idea, here are a few facts about privacy and how the Omegle service works:

1. The Omegle homepage clearly states that the service is not for those under 13: “Do not use Omegle if you are under 13. If you are under Legal, use it only with a parent/guardian’s permission.” I’m guessing that not too many sixteen year olds are asking mom or dad for the okay.

Two. You can connect Omegle to your Facebook account to find talk fucking partners with similar interests. When choosing this feature, an Omegle Facebook app will receive your Facebook “likes” and attempt to match you with a stranger with similar likes. This activity connects your Omegle use to Facebook, and Facebook friends could potentially see Omegle activity on your profile. (Albeit you can switch that setting – highlighted below – to “Me Only” so that your Omegle activity is not collective).

Trio. The Omegle privacy policy clearly states that the following information is saved on their servers for one hundred twenty days: “the time your talk began, your IP address, a randomly-generated ID tag assigned to your computer, your talk playmate’s IP address, and your talk fucking partner’s randomly-generated ID tag.” While this data is used for law enforcement and to attempt to track and prevent spammers, note that you are willingly providing this information when using Omegle.

Four. There are two movie talk modes, monitored and unmonitored. Using movie talk requires that your computer’s IP address is made available to the stranger’s computer: “Omegle movie talk requires a direct connection to be made inbetween your computer and the other user’s computer…”

This is the warning received when initiating an unmonitored movie talk:

Five. At the end of an Omegle talk, users have the option to save the talk’s log and share the link. Therefore your conversation is not indeed private, and the contents of the talk including any individual information you might share can be sent to anyone without your skill.

Omegle sharing options

How do I know if my teenage is using Omegle?

You can take a look at the history in their web browser. The shortcut Ctrl-H will open the browser history in Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Safari. Then you can see what sites have been visited. Keep in mind that savvy kids may know how to delete their browsing history.

You can also ask them.

How to Block Omegle and similar websites

I was nosey to know if the parental control software I use on our family laptop would permit my daughter to visit the Omegle site. We use Microsoft Live Family Safety and her account is filtered to only permit “General internet” websites, and no social media. I logged in to her account (I have the password, of course) and WAS able to get to the Omegle website. Not good! However, Live Family Safety gives me the capability to add any website to a block list. I can log into my admin account and specify any websites that should not be permitted. I did this right away to prevent Omegle from being available to my daughter.

Other services you can attempt for blocking specific websites include parental control filtering such as http://www.keepmyfamilysecure.com/ and http://www1.k9webprotection.com/, or browser add-ons such as BlockSite for Firefox and Chrome.

To sum it up, I generally think it’s a good idea to avoid websites that include a disclaimer like this one from Omegle’s home page:

“Use Omegle at your own peril.”

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Comments

I’m glad to see sites like these that help parents stay up to date and familiar with the things available online that can be dangerous for kids. Omegle is an absolute no-no of course.

What I’d like to see reviewed is the app called IM+. I’ve come to realize how this too should be on your list of reviews. Since it is available on almost all platforms and can be used for other services like MSN, Yahoo, etc., their Neighbor service is what worres me most.

Thanks John I’ll take a look and see if I can incorporate it into an upcoming review. (It was a comment just like yours that mentioned Omegle and asked if I could review it!)

im so startled!! I used omegle when my friend was over for a sleepover only teaxt and we lide about where we lived and everything ,please help im freaking out my mum last night was telling I don’t want to see you have been talking to stranger, u know what happens to chicks that do and now im petrified

You’ll very likely be okay if this was just a one-time thing. Just reminisce the feeling you are having now and that might prevent you from going on a site like that again! You can always mention to your mom that you did go on the site but know it was a mistake, which might be better than her finding out some other way.

I think we should have a petition signed to make kik better and safer to use so we can get 1/Five of the omegle problem gone.People use kik and skpye the most to link for this

then we should have omegle stop putting porn sites linked in their un moderated section.

When they give you a count down to ask you to leave. They leave another lovemaking cam site for you to go on if you do not leave.

Omegle is good for depression and someone to talk to all you have to do is find the right person yes there are some weird people but just two quick clicks and you can go right in to tthe next talk to have someone there to talk it out it helped me not commit suicide once I found a kind person in today’s society teenagers like me are annoyed if how overprotective parents can be even tho’ they think I’m doing good for my kid your kid should already know good and this site has potential good and you could find someone pleasurable

Hi Candy, thanks for your message. For anyone feeling depressed to the point of suicide there are also online hotlines with people specially trained to help. This seems like a safer bet than random strangers; even if you can click around to avoid the “weird” people, you still never truly know who you are communicating with, even those on movie. http://www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/home/get-help/

Look candy, i know deppression is hard and talking is a good outlet, but do u realy need accomplish stranger to confort u? I have bipoler depression and sometimes its a living hell. I manage it by talking to my friends and family.

I am also freaking out I told him my age,hookup and where do I come from and he turned out to be a pervert do so i disconnected what should I do ? can he do anything with only these infromation . I didn’t connect to fb and it wasn’t movie so what should I do? nothing can be done with that information, right?

Unless you provided an exact street address, I wouldn’t worry too much. You should be aware that text talks can be saved, so you should undoubtedly be careful when on these types of sites…perhaps stay off them altogether! As you have discovered there are “perverts” hiding about with no way for you to know who you are actually talking with.

you should be fine as long as you diddent give a street address .just reminisce don’t give out any of your own private info

how old is your daughter?

I’m fifteen and was wondering about this website. It sounded like something that might be joy. Anyway after reading this article I’m thinking not so much… so it’s not just parents your informing.

Okay so I’ve done some but here’s what happened. “Your connected to a random stranger, say hi!” so I say hi. Next thing you know “stranger has disconnected” so…

Thanks for sharing your practice. Glad to hear you found the information useful.

You’re right. I’m eleven (lol) and I desired to create an Omegle because my idol Toby Turner (from Youtube) was going to be on Omegle. I googled this very first because I wished to see if there was a chance I could meet him, but I determined against it. I’ll save my money for Vidcon ��

if youre eleven you shouldnt even know about these things…… what has the world come to

I love toby and I’m thirteen and I’ve been on omegle just don’t go on there lol I went for shane dawson and it was horrible

i went to see shane dawson but didn’t turn it the right way

don’t go on it trust me I’ve seen things i wish i never witnessed

Kayla Carson says

Hey Emma I’m sixteen and it is a very cool website because as soon as someone gets “weird” you can press Stop and they are gone. This is just paranoid old people and psycho parents. Jean sounds like my mum – just taking stuff off you to piss you off lol. Plus there is a very first time for everything so give it a attempt and if you don’t like it, don’t go on again

16 year old stud says

While I would have used some “milder” language, I do agree with Kayla. Very first of all, most teenagers are clever enough to not give home addresses etc. to strangers. We’re actually smarter than you give us credit for haha. And 2nd, while it may be unfortunate, kids are generally already exposed to all sorts of sexual content by the time they’re thirteen or even earlier. It’s just how the world is now.

Thanks for your comment. I do agree that most teenagers are brainy enough not to give out their address online, but I have seen it happen. I also think that even tho’ children may be exposed to sexual content at a youthfull age, that is not a reason to give up and say oh well, they’ve already seen this kind of thing so who cares…especially for those junior than yourself.

Jean, you’re too good of a person to play along with the undeveloped thought process of a teenager. LOL. Preteens and teenagers don’t understand the processes of grooming and brain washing a talented internet predator has these days. Patience will develop a sense of trust that most teenagers will be incapable to deny.

Emma, i think that u are very brainy for checking it out very first.

I love to go on omegle

ummmmm… i went on omegle and all i spotted was naked fellows. i will never go there again and for all of the kids that go on omegle, dont go on. it is bad for the soul

There are weird people cause I typed in dogs and a hairy man in a bathtub was almost naked he took off the cloth (down below) and I was almost was screaming In fear!

I attempted omelge and they don’t stop asking for asl it is horrible. I only was able to talk to someone correcly once every one hundred talks! Don’t let children go into that site!

I think that it is not bad to find out someone’s asl

I am not condoning that anyone use, or don’t use, Omegle, but the ASL question is almost a standard way for an adult to find out if they are talking to another adult, or to a child. I suppose there are adults that cruise for teenagers, but personally, I want to talk to another adult and I want to know right away if the other person is a child or a teenage so I can AVOID any conversation, of any kind, with them. That’s just me. I can’t speak for anyone else.

it is bad if i asked you how would you feel? or what would you say?

[Editor’s Note – this comment has been edited as there are just some things I choose not to emerge this site]

Ok, this is the scoop, If you are a dude on omegle you are basically looking to talk with a damsel, any chick and will eventually ask her to showcase you —– or more and if they say yes the man will most likely showcase his —-. If you are a female on omegle you are either looking for a boy that will ——– while they display their “goods” or just looking for a cool person to talk with…chicks are more likely to not be there for a sexual connection. On occasion you will find preteen women, some with a friend, usually having sleepovers.. Some of these ladies 10-12 are savvy and know terminology no 10-12 yo should know… Next there are the gamers. Usually guys who use a 3rd party software cam that will display pics, screen grabs, movies or created .gif files made in photoshop.. these .gif files ask viewers to indicate there preparedness to play by typing name or swinging.. once a dame has indicated her readiness to play, the screen will then switch to one that asks them to perform different acts…mostly sexual in nature for an accumulation of points… 80% stop before it gets to the bareness but others will finish game which will include total nakedness as well as ——-…If you hear the words omegle or chatroulette spoken by your youthfull teenage or friends…intervene instantly, nothing good will come of it…

I almost didn’t approve this comment to emerge on the site but felt that some readers might want to know these examples of what exactly goes on using Omegle.

I am 35, and I just found out about my fourteen yo using Omegle. After reading about this site and your comment, I wholeheartedly AGREE! This seventeen yo boy I found her talking to from Omegle, after I confronted him on KIK, he chooses to be friends with me instead of her. ::sick:: I am not one of those types of people who is interested in her daughters’ bf’s. Sites like Omegle should be more secure somehow, and shoult NOT be for kids under eighteen WITH OR WITHOUT parent permission.

I am a fifteen year old boy and personally I think that you are being too paranoid about how you keep your daughter off certain things. If she is under the age of say thirteen I would agree that you would want to stop sites such as omegle but at such an age she most likely wouldn’t stumble upon it anyway. I myself use omegle a lot and I find that if you type in your interests (which does not need to be conected to facebook)you can get some genuinely good conversations out of it.

i agree tho’ they CAN be truly dangerous. who knows? what abut all those pedos? i bet omegle’s a fine place for them!i myself am thirteen & was shortly considering creating an omegle account & i have determined that i will wait until i feel myself mature enough.

anon, sounds like you made a good decision.

My best friend has kik and like a lot of other apps where you talk to people you don’t know ( I don’t reminisce the names of the apps) but she talks to some weird guys and she always tells me that I should get it but I never do because apps and websites like this are creepy, you never know who could be on there looking for thirteen year old ladies. My mom always tells to be careful and to be safe, I know that she would NOT let me have apps like Kik and ect. So I don’t get them.

yeah, truly good decision anon and jean is right, be web clever everyone!! don’t go to omegle because i experienced it, and it was a lady, who was telling asl and i? just disconnected and logged off my computer

JEAN KNOWS A LOT ABOUT WEB Wise!! ITS GOOD NOT BAD, KEEP ON THE GOOD WORK JEAN!!

Look Lewis, until your a mom ,u have no room to talk

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a parent permit know and permit their children to be on Omegle. Lets face it, Omegle is used for the “strangers” sexual desires. It is not a place for your children to visit. If you do not physically type in your interests before going into a movie talk, then you should be ready to see slew of sexual content. I’m not telling that Omegle is totally inappropriate; sometimes it can be harmless, for example one time I used Omegle to find people who dreamed to play an online game called “Minecraft” with me. I simply typed in Minecraft as my interest, then went into a text talk (to avoid watching any possible sexual content.) and chatted away and i eventually found some people to play with. So to sum this all up, Omegle can be ideally safe if you make your non-sexual interests clear, and go in to text talk and you might possibly find very good people

I found omegle when I was about eleven on another website, and my friends and I determined to attempt it out. Unnecessary to say, it truly startled me as I didn’t know half of what they said anyway. I remembered that this morning and looked it up ( I’m fifteen now) and attempted it out again. it’s still certainly not for kids but I did have one interesting conversation

Thank you for the info on this site! Do you know how I can block the omegle site, or others like it, from my sons ipod touch using the wifi in our home? Is there a parental control filter that can go on the entire internet usage coming into my home?

Hi Elizabeth, there are a few ways you could do that. You could use settings on your router to restrict certain sites, check with the website for your particular router for instructions. Other options are “kid-safe” browsers for iPod touch that can be installed, and liquidate Safari browser. Many of these kid-safe browsers permit you to restrict certain websites. This is also helpful for when your son is using his iPod away from home. You can look at a few of the options here: http://www.bewebsmart.com/ipod-ipad-iphone/kid-safe-browsers/

Another thing that can be done is to call your ISP (internet service provider). And they usually have ways to block websites by name or even content. Albeit this won’t help if they connect to some other wifi connection. But it is always brainy to be safe, and with this method you can ask your ISP to place a pin number onyour account when you call in to be verified so no one else can make unauthorized switches.

Thanks for the peak, James!

I use it sometimes. I know two ladies along with I’m keeping in talk via mail or skype. Yes, we share photo too, and photo doesn’t mean naked-photo. Showcasing your face doesn’t kill you.

Yes, like every place (your real neighborhood too) there are all kinds of person. Nice persons, pedos, just weirdos… Everything. You need to be wise, just as in real life. About the asl thing. Is it horrible? I don’t like that beacause it’s rude, but asking about the age of a person is not bad at all. For example, I ask the age too every time (I say hi very first), beacause if the “stranger” is too old or too youthfull for me, i just say bye and stop the talk immediatly. So, asking asl, is rude, but also clever and doesn’t make you a monster.

I don’t understand all these articles about specific web services. A parent should simply check on their childern activity every time, and let their know that never they should give away pic, individual infos, etc… to strangers. It’s the “don’t take candies from strangers” web version. And that is always true for every site, beacause there is not such thing as a “safe site”. Not only for kids, for adults too.

When I’ll be a parent, I will be much more worried about real life risks. Because keeping kids under control online is utterly effortless, but in real life, everything and everyone can be a treat.

PS: just another thing: “preteens”? There is no reason at all a youthful kid have to surf online alone. It’s like providing them a remote with a total cable tv subscription. !? Just ridicoulos and dangerous under every aspect. So let teenagers (not babies) have their notebooks and surf alone, they’re not idiots. Just check on them and keep them “informed” about every risk. (scams, phishings,virus, malwares… too)

I’m ten and I’m ALWAYS on Omegle. I know that there is a bunch of guys that showcase there ——-, I just disconnect. (And yes I have seen some of those ——-) But I overlook it. Also… If your daughter is not permitted on any social sites, that means no Dating Sites, Youtube, Free Realms, Minecraft, Facebook, Twitter, Roblox, and a bunch of more games, social networks, and a BUNCH more. I mean, theres this point where she is going to need a facebook because her friends at school asked, “What’s your name on Facebook (Or anything like I sad in the top)” And your daughters reply is going to be, “I’m not permitted on sites like that.” And her friends are probaly NOT going to be he friends anymore because they can’t socially interact with her on line! I mean, I’m ten and I have. youTube, Facebook, Free realms, Twitter, abd the rest! so you need to give your daughter some freedom to be her age, and not treat her like shes a six year old!

There’s No need for a ten year old to be on a talk site for one. The only reason a ten year old should be on the computer is doing work at school, or at home supervised,but kids now a days think that they need some So Called Freedom..but that’s not keeping them from viewing Adults displaying their Privates online, I’m sure they don’t look before they disconnect,I did’nt permit my daughter to be on sites like this because of all the perverts online, even Facebook has Lots of perverts, Does your mother/Father know your on those sites even this one, it clearly states thirteen and over, kids know a days think they need all this internet stuff, what happen to go playing with your friends outside or reading a book, now little kids have cellphones etc, its ridiculous, it’s crazy you say your on those sites, I would NEVER, if you want to talk with someone, go talk to your brothers,sisters, friends, at home or on a regular home line, instead of being ONLINE with Strangers Talking of god knows what,Haven’t you seen the Tv display about online Predators pretending to be little kids how do you know your even talking to someone your age, because you don’t!! and another thing to be up all night on this thing is shocking Iv’e seen some nine year olds on the site and I only got on to see what it was about,which I didn’t like getting Spammed by other sites about pornography or dating sites,or wanting you to see them doing sexual things, So I don’t understand How you can be on this, your just needing attention from the wrong people.

Thank you for that comment. You took the words right out of my mouth. Amen! No KID should be using these things to connect with strangers! That is why so many youthful kids are being kidnapped, raped or even killed these days.

I’m eleven and I find that totally unreasonable! A ten year old does not need a Facebook! And I have never heard of friends who ditch them because they don’t have Facebook. You do not need to be on those sites!

The 21st century says

We can’t stop them and I don’t see why we should.

Silent down upset mom. Gosh, parents these days act like they don’t reminisce wanting freedom when they were teenagers. U all just hate social networking because u don’t understand it.

yeah ten year olds still should be playing outside or with dolls or maybe working on your school work. I went on when i was fifteen and i regret it so much now and please neverrrr send nudes.

Yikes. Clearly a fine example of the current generation, speeding their way to the narcissistic bottom. I, I, me, me. Read a book. Actually DO something constructive with your time. Learn something. Lose the gadgets & time wasting gab. What a bore you already are. Never mind the “not permitted” cop-out. Think for yourself and attempt “I’m not interested. Besides, why should the gov’t know everything I say and do? I like my privacy.” You’re not too youthful to be sentient.

Jinx, you don’t indeed think anyone believes you are Ten, right?! Whoever you are, and however old you are, stop providing out ridiculous advice. If you truly are ten (and I’m pretty doubtful) you are too precocious for your age. Be careful.

Did it ever occur to you that the age confinement is 13?

My daughter (just 15) told me recently about Omegle. we have a good relationship and she is fairly open with me (I think!) about what she does etc . She likes Omegle and says she had some superb talks (non sexual) with people. However, having read your review I truly don’t like the sound of it. My dilemma is, if I block it … I guess she won’t be as quick the next time to tell me what she’s up to. trust is a fine line. I’ve warned her about providing any identifying info and to never ever arrange to meet anyone from it, but still it’s scary to think of what goes on there or who might be on there … and no doubt there are lots more similar sites that I haven’t even heard of. parenting teenagers is hard!

I hear you! I think if you have a good open relationship with your daughter that goes a long way. Just thinking that she came to you to tell you about it, could be taken as she has nothing to hide and hopefully that’s true! I guess I would just be wary of any unusual behavior, depression or withdrawing that could be a sign of her feeling awkward with something she encountered online.

If your daughter is sharing that with you, it sounds like she trusts you and is attempting to be open and fair with you. If she told you about it and said she is not doing anything like that, and you block it, you WILL lose her trust. If you have informed her of the dangers and you give your daughter credit for having intelligence and common sense (and I hope you do), it doesn’t sound like you have anything to worry about. People do meet on the Internet nowadays, so there’s no ensures she won’t ever want to meet someone she’s met online. Just make sure she knows how to be safe and only meets them in a well-lit public place in the daytime, or that you accompany her, or at least a friend or sibling or someone does. Heck, I know a woman that’s married to a man she met on the Internet. It’s the world we live in.

Honestly, I think a lot of parents have it in their goes that the pre-teen and teenage years are going to be “difficult” and THEY commence acting weird the minute you turn a certain age and then determine things like “parenting teenagers is hard”. Your kids are not going to do anything through the Internet that they wouldn’t do in real-life. The kids who behave the worst and get into the most trouble are the ones with overprotective parents. Don’t be one.

lion hunter says

Don’t let your daughter stray to far from the herd because the lions will get her. it’s just a matter of time and and chance. It doesn’t matter what side of the argument you choose. Teenagers will do what they want, it’s your job to educate them and make them strong to withstand the sodomites. If you keep them in the dark, they’ll find out the hard way and with ten years of counseling maybe they will be good as fresh. Parents you need to channel that fear that pedos are out to get your kids and talk about the dangers, situations that might occur and how to bit end up in those situations and possible exit strategies, instruct them to be noisy and to always fight back. The kids that get away are the noisy ones that fight back. The quiet end up dead, missing, sold off, I or worse…apprentices to these sickos.

I use Omegle on occasion if I am bored, it is uncommon that you have a decent conversation. One thing I don’t understand is if you people are on there just to talk, how can someone be “too old” or “too youthfull” for you to speak with? In any case youthful people should be interacting with the real world, not scoping through a geyser of very inappropriate people online. Facebook is just as bad, it causes nothing but arguments.

I disagree with this. Omegle does have monitored talk. I doubt that people join talks intentionally to have privates flashed at them. It is not a site for children. But if your kids play any game over voice talk. Then they have already pretty much experienced 99% of the inappropriate things Omegle holds. People who uncover themselves inappropriately in monitored talk will always be found and banned from the site.

I’m sixteen and you have to reminisce that omegle wasn’t created with the intention of being a site that permits people to be less inhibited. It’s what you make of it indeed. What you need to do instead of prohibiting kids from accessing social networking sites such as these is to educate them into what is suitable and not suitable, this will also help in encouraging them not to be secretive with you. A little conversation won’t harm but individual details is a nono. Sexual topics if you are underage is a nono. I’ve personally had lots of interesting conversations (mostly with other teenagers) on omegle and I’ve kept safe because I don’t expose anything too private or keep in contact with the strangers- tho’ ultimately this is your own perogative. –sincerely, a kid’s perspective. (Yeah. We get bored easily- omegle is just another way to pass time)

I go on omegle very often, I’m sixteen years old. I use it to meet people with similar interests, that’s it. If people are making me awkward, I disconnect. I only do movie because it’s lighter to identify if someone is telling they’re someone they indeed aren’t.

Hello, I’m 13, and Omegal sounded joy. But, my parents have informed me of the “internet safety” rules inwards, and out. I understand that people are very deceivable and can track your messages, mail. Anything, I was just wondering if people can track you from the messages. I know one of my parents friend’s, he can track people’s messages back to there address, to where he has all information about this person. But, all and all, I am panicked of the site. I want to inform people of what I do if the say “asl” I say: “You very first.” And if they response with there age, older. I disconnect. Thank you!

P.S. A.S.L means American Signe Language, how did we come up with that?! Ha!

Yes you can be tracked via your IP. The best thing you can do is dont give people a reason to track you. Websites track ppl all the time, look at your cookies, track location, the list goes on and on. Also, never click on links given to you through any service like that as they can inadvertently lead to malware, viruses, or malicious redirects. Use your best judgment.

Who cares if you go on certain websites?

Is your child indeed going to not go on it since you blocked it? It just gives them more of an objective to go on it.

They’ll go on it some day.

A worried mother says

This is an awful website that my twelve year old daughter went on because her friend had said it had funny movies and games on it. Once she had chosen the movie option a man appeared playing with himself on the camera he then threatened my daughter to take her clothes off she was petrified and did as he asked he then informed her that he had recorded it all. We contacted the police and they said there was nothing they could do as they could not retrieve his IP address so please DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN ON THIS SITE.

Wow that is very scary. I hope your daughter is okay! Thank you for sharing the warning!

robert sult says

Very first of all, thank you for this site. 2nd I agree with DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN ON THIS SITE.

Even with the best of blocking, sometimes things do go wrong.

Just learned my 9, ten year old was on the site at their mothers. They told me what they eyed.

Ya, I came unglued. But went to the site to see. OMG I was not on that site for more the five min. seen a lot of people six of which was assets parts three of them masturbating. It’s not a site for Kids or anyone with morals.

This type of site needs age verification. Very SICK SITE.

someone who has a clear head says

well what your child should have done was say no and PRESS THE GIANT FREAKIN DISCONNECT BUTTON

I am only 11, and have many times considered going on this site to find people to talk with about my interests. But after reading this, I am afraid to attempt. as I read through these comments I thought “I’d only talk to people who liked TWD, MC, ect.” But I’m afraid of what I will find with just those topics.

I went on here and experienced some awful things, I thought it was a program for others to talk about themselves, like KIK. But no. I would advise you not to go on here it’s a truly bad website. Please

Average teenage says

Personally, i think all sites are about the same, kik,instagram,omegle,facebook,youtube, etc are all identically unsafe. that being said real life is also unsafe. if your child’s name is written on their backpack, anyone can see it and trick them into thinking they know them. parents who drive around with the stickers on their cars displaying the number of family members/ages of said family members in their household are broadcasting that information to EVERYONE who drives past them (pedophiles actually look for that type of thing). by not broadcasting private information (both online and off) you make yourself safer. i think as long as you limit the individual information you give out online and disconnect or block someone when you feel awkward these sites are as safe as this one (in which i’ve given only an email i use exclusively for making accounts on websites that i do not share my name, age, or other individual information. note that i have also not collective my real name)

Not indeed. At least not Instagram, Youtube, and Kik. Very first, Instagram. If you make your account private, only people you approve can see the pictures you post and you only see pictures you want to see. Youtube is safe as long as the channel is on “Private Setting” mode. It protects all your information and putting your age in your Youtube channel, helps THEM block movies that are inappropriate. Last, Kik. Kik is a talk, but you can pick and choose the people you talk with. You ask your friend “What’s your Kik?” They will give you a username and you look for it. Send them a contact request. Once they accept, you can talk with them. It’s like Skype only that Kik is for smart-phone, tablet etc. etc. use.

there are lots of old guys masturbating and it can get hideous bad place:(

hi I am ryan and I use Omegal a lot with my friends and have for awhile I am fourteen and see six year damsels and boys and junior go on this site it is a site to get to know people it is truly joy however people manhandle it by displaying parts.

This website is dangerous, very unsafe.

Andrew Howie says

I commend what you are doing here. I have sat and observed my parents fight with fresh technology so its good that you are providing them their own web content. That alone should get them online and finding out stuff. Keep it up!

Thank you Andrew. It can be challenging attempting to keep up with all the switches in technology and social media – at any age!

Jean, a few things I’d like to add. I’m 16, and tho’ I happen to be more technically savvy than most minors, I can tell you almost everyone knows how to delete mobile or desktop internet browser history. And many also know how to use inPrivate Browsing (Incognito in Chrome) so the browser doesn’t save history or cookies. You may want to stress more avidly the chance that browser history will not account for a child’s mischievous browsing habits.

Hi Joshua, yes that is a good point. It isn’t too difficult to figure out how to delete one’s browsing history so parents should undoubtedly keep that in mind. That is where a parental control software or kid-safe browser can help.

Get the website of the internet it is abominable to here that my twelve year old sister was told to go on there by her twelve year old friend because it was funny, to then see dudes nude touching themselves asking them to display inappropriate parts of their bods! The site doesn’t even recommended to put in forms of I.D so that it is not permitted use of anyone under Legitimate, this site has never been permitted in our house and has only ever been on the history when the friend stayed, but then again how does the friend know of the site.. The website ‘omegle’ and similar sites should either be banned or switched to keep children safe from the repugnant studs on the internet. Computers are banned in our house now until something is done or with adult supervision.

It is sickening to know that the site permits this to happen, my family and I are taking this very serious and are taking this further .

I must diagree. You are telling your children forcefully not to go on a said site, because grown studs are disguting? For one, movie talk is optional, and can be toggled for different types of talk. Two, anyone over the age of thirteen may go on the site with parents advisory/approval. You are instructing your children guys are repugnant if they use the internet. You simply need to make sure your daughters friend knows that’s wrong, and that not everyone on Omegle is like that. You are sucking things out of proportion.

I think you’re making a bit of a leap here – I don’t think this commenter is telling that “all guys are heinous if they use the internet”. Perhaps only the ones who get their thrills touching themselves while 12-year old chicks observe. A parent’s job is to protect and educate their children. Guarding them from pedophiles falls into that category. And certainly not all who use Omegle take their clothes off; but why take the risk?

you’re all downers. Yes I realize the point you are stressing about omegle, but you must be reasonable. omegle is not going anywhere anytime soon. there’s 35-50k people on there everyday. you’re deepthroating this all out of proportion just because your little angels got an owie. I hear you telling that adults should “monitor” their children online. well where were you when that happened? whats going to happen the next time you “look away”? If you ask me, just deal with it in your own way. don’t go online and make mountains out of mole hills.

Parents are attempting to deal with it in their own way, and this site is all about education for parents so they can come up with solutions. There is certainly good and bad on the internet, just like in life. For parents who did not grow up in this digital culture, there is a bit to learn.

I went on Omegle for the very first time a few days ago. I believe I went through fairly a few people before ultimately being able to have a decent conversation with a youthful man from Germany. The next evening the same thing and I was eventually able to have a decent conversation with a man from NY. Most people on there are looking for erotic talk. The very very first person I talked to on Omegle was a twelve year old boy who dreamed to trade nude pictures. Like I’ve seen mentioned before, if you’re willing to sift through the garbage you may end up having a good conversation with someone interesting. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under eighteen unless supervised by an adult.

Listen, I can agree that Omegle is not safe for kids (let’s say 6-12) But for normal people, if raised correctly, can be for any age. I go by a quote from Mark Twain, “Censorship is telling a grown man he is not permitted to eat a steak, because a baby cannot chew it”. I believe if children, of any age comprehensible of skill, should be able to use Omegle, and any talk program. Displaying them these things early can raise them to be normal, and babying children spoils and ruins them. Kids should learn from mistakes, and be left alone SOMETIMES to things they must understand are not alright, or socially acceptable.

I know about almost all of the websites that you write about. I’m thirteen and my parents have been letting me just use my descretion now a days instead of snooping. I think (not just because I’m a minor) that you should train your kids to be safe, but let them go on by themselves. It seems like the best method to me because I’ve lived and learned alot on the Internet and after browsing for a little while people get the main idea of what and what not to do.

An Informing Preteen says

I have seen many comments telling bad things about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, and other similar sites.

On Facebook: I think if your child is only friends with family and friends, they should be ok. There are also You Tubers and celebs that have Facebooks and it should be ok for kids to be friends with them too as long as they almost 100% sure that it is the real account because there are a lot of fanpages (if your child wants to like the fanpage and go after the info about that person then discuss it with them very first) and fake accounts, attempt to be sure based on the pics posted (if not set to private then people who are not friends can still se posts by that person and posts on their wall) and profile pic.

On Twitter: kids should be ok as long as, just like Facebook, they are following friends, family, You Tubers, or celebs. My thoughts on Twitter are the same as my thoughts on Facebook except

On Instagram: just like Facebook and Twitter, my following suggestions on following is the same. Mist thoughts are the same (not including the last ones) except that on Instagram you can only post pics and add captions telling what you are doing or what is in the pic.

On YouTube: you have to be sure that your kid is not subscribing to anybody that may post a bid that is not what you want your child watching. You can observe bids on YouTube with out an account (which does not cost, nor does it cost to subscribe). Subscribing to channels is a thing you can only do if you have an account. YouTube will alert you in some way to tell you that a mew movie has been posted on a channel that you have subscribed to.

I know that there are a lot of dirty sites out there but if your child uses them correctly and does there best to avoid the pervs, then you shouldn’t block her/him from them. Esspically if they are above the legal age limit.

I do not have a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube,or similar sites because I am too youthfull (I am 12) but when I turn thirteen I will hopefully get accounts.

Not all sites are terrible or inappropriate for kids to be on. I just hope that everybody goes after the rules and doesn’t lie about their age because that is trackable by the site holder

Thank you for reading!!

I came across this while looking up Omegle and I think that while the stance parents are putting out there to attempt and look after their kids by blocking sites gives them a sense of security about their kids.

There are two massive flaws however with this treatment to things

A. Most of these website blockers are lightly bypassed by proxies.

B. When most parents were little here there was no internet. But there was still danger e.g. Getting hit by a car, Getting stabbed etc. but when dealing with these you don’t just tell your kid to stay inwards all day wearing bubble wrap.

You just tell them not to run in front of cars in the very first place.

As with internet, blocking websites protects your children SOMEWHAT yes but just instructing kids from a youthful age to be wary of strangers and to not give any individual details is much better.

My parents have had this treatment with me for the last fifteen years of my life, Not because they don’t care about me. Because they trust me to not be an idiot and go around shouting my address.

In Brief: Yes there is risks in life but they’re everywhere, Sugarcoating your child’s life works in the brief term. But when they leave the nest it’s going to be much harsher on them when they find out in fact that the world isn’t the sugarcoated bubble their parents had put them in.

Thanks for your input. I hear what you’re telling, but I don’t think we’re talking about “sugarcoating”, we’re talking about setting thresholds as parents. Blocking sites only goes so far, I do agree, there must be education to go along with it. In your example you say there are still dangers such as getting hit by a car, getting stabbed. There is danger everywhere. Parents baby-proof the home so children don’t stick their fingers into the electrical sockets, because babies don’t understand that is dangerous. Once parents observe that they can go after rules of safety, they eliminate the little plastic corks from the sockets. So blocking potentially unsafe websites could be looked at the same way.

This stuff is truly scaring me! I am only in middlr school. I never heard of Omegle from anywhere. Lets just say I will never use it…

Hi Jean greetings from chile! I couln’t stop from reading all the comments on here ^-^, When i will refer to ‘kids’ will be older than ten cuz Im wooed that junior kids shall not be permitted on the internet at least not alone, never alone, I have to say Im seventeen and discovered omegle like two years before, but what made me write this reply was comments like those of UPSET MOM, emily, wise gal & specially the one who did jessica (the last one) talking about ban or modify omegle so it can be secure for kids, im sure they’re all just worried moms and that Ill never feel or understand how worried you can be about what your daughter/son can be viewing in the web, but truly omegle is popular among teenagers and thesite says clearly +13 what did Koz said with the steak example resumes what I believe about banning that kind of sites, the movie option on omegle Clearly says “Unmonitored Section – Monitored Section” and states that the unmonitored one may have sexual content so if your kid clicked the unmonitored section and eyed a nasty stud then its your fault as a parent for not advicing him about nasty stuff on the web, THERE ARE GOING TO BE PERVERTS ON EVERY SITE YOUR KID USE! Because thats what pedophiles search for sites that kids use so following that logic or your kid should be without any internet conection or you should train him/her to be aware of perverts (not strangers) not all the strangers on omegle or the web are sick people they should know that and “they also should know that no matter in wich page they are, they’re free to go away/disconnect each time they feel awkward” blocking almost all webpages in your house so your kid can scarcely come in at educative pages or a duo of non multiplayer games will not make him vulnerable or firmer to depend on himself as if you did the same but in real life, but of course will affect his childhood if most of his friends have more freedom in the web, I embarked using internet at 11-12 and I never was monitored not even asked by my parents of what i was doing on the web, they never looked at my web history (wich I personally find a entirely wrong activity of parents, im sure that if you had a private diary you wouldn’t like anyone including your parents but anyone looking at what you write in it because its your only private log appart from your mind) i ALWAYS had my admin account in my computer with my password that only I knew, that didnt make me more vulnerable to perverts, it didnt make me do something wrong so please parents stop making so much noise about it, spend more time understanding your kid than understanding how works the web filter, the best I can say with all the sleep i have now is that the trust & the communication is the best security you can have with your son, because its not only about what hes doing on the web but its about how he feels about you, he will know you’re over-monitoring it and the trust in you will decrease i know because i have friends that happened that and look my parents trust on me so much that they never even asked me what i was doing on the web, I was the one that told them sometimes when i feeled i dreamed or needed to, so thats like 200% better than oversecuring your kid with web protection, history and stuff that of course give you a finish view and control of what he does but also cracks your relationship inbetween you and him and inbetween him and the rest of kids, Im proud that because of that freedom they gived me Im far more wise in computer related stuff that my friends-classmates i know because those i know that are monitored restricted or limited by their parents hardly know how to sign in sites or search what they need but if they have a problem like in windows, linux, android etc they dont know how to solve it or how to use the total potential of their devices and like in real life if you lived long and lots of things then youre more experienced at solving and be aware of problems and potential harm, apart from that please dont compare internet with real life because theire two finish different things, i know for those parents who are not familiarized with internet should be difficult to ‘adapt’ but consider this; dont adapt yourself to the internet but let your kid adapt to the internet and you adapt to your kid, it will be effortless for them as they have friends that does too and internet is already part of the newest generations so restricting this to them is cutting a part of their lifes, a part that for the rest of their friends will be there, now sorry because im making so much noise about it, cuz once they have +14 etc they very likely will not be horrorified with perverts but disgusted at them so from that on worry even less about their safety on the web, now lets back at omegle discussion >.16, m, usa trust in your kid, he will do the same with you with time> instruct him good things like your parents might did with you but not the same way as they are different generations this are newer times> have a happy-friendly relationship with your kid, let them breath but always be there for them when they need you> let them have a bit of privacy im sure you had it when youthfull, most likely not the same way but again they are not replicas of your childhood, warn them about the dangers of the internet without satanizing the entire web, im sure they’ll have a better connection with you if you do like this ^-^ you should have less to worry about then I hope my message would help someone outside there. Bye!

i agree, you do get pervets everywhere. even on child friendly websites like club penguin and the likes. what stops an adult signing up then talking with your children eh?

What is Omegle? Is Omegle okay for kids, Be Web Brainy

What is Omegle? Is Omegle okay for kids?

February 20, two thousand thirteen modified May 29, two thousand fifteen 206 Comments

I attempted it a few times by clicking on the link to begin talking with a stranger. The very first thing I was asked was “asl” – meaning what is my age, hook-up and location. I disconnected instantly from that talk! On the 2nd test, I ended up in a brief talk with a youthfull man, a software developer from India. Well, that is what he said but that’s the thing – who truly knows?

Another Be Web Clever reader did a test and collective the conversation with me:

Q: is this site safe for preteens?

Stranger 1: hahahahahahaha

Stranger 1: send them to me pls

Are teenagers using Omegle?

A quick Google search helped me to response this question. A few clicks and I found text excerpts and movies on YouTube of teenagers sharing their stories of Omegle encounters. One movie was a teenage girl’s story of how she met up with an Omegle talk pal in person without her parents’ skill. Another particularly sicko movie displayed how someone startled teenagers on an Omegle movie talk with his face made up similar to the Joker from the Batman movie (R.I.P. Heath Ledger).

Five reasons not to use Omegle

In case you’ve read this far and are still not fairly persuaded that Omegle is a bad idea, here are a few facts about privacy and how the Omegle service works:

1. The Omegle homepage clearly states that the service is not for those under 13: “Do not use Omegle if you are under 13. If you are under Eighteen, use it only with a parent/guardian’s permission.” I’m guessing that not too many sixteen year olds are asking mom or dad for the okay.

Two. You can connect Omegle to your Facebook account to find talk fucking partners with similar interests. When choosing this feature, an Omegle Facebook app will receive your Facebook “likes” and attempt to match you with a stranger with similar likes. This act connects your Omegle use to Facebook, and Facebook friends could potentially see Omegle activity on your profile. (Albeit you can switch that setting – highlighted below – to “Me Only” so that your Omegle activity is not collective).

Three. The Omegle privacy policy clearly states that the following information is saved on their servers for one hundred twenty days: “the time your talk began, your IP address, a randomly-generated ID tag assigned to your computer, your talk fucking partner’s IP address, and your talk fucking partner’s randomly-generated ID tag.” While this data is used for law enforcement and to attempt to track and prevent spammers, note that you are willingly providing this information when using Omegle.

This is the warning received when initiating an unmonitored movie talk:

Omegle sharing options

How do I know if my teenage is using Omegle?

You can also ask them.

How to Block Omegle and similar websites

To sum it up, I generally think it’s a good idea to avoid websites that include a disclaimer like this one from Omegle’s home page:

“Use Omegle at your own peril.”

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I’m glad to see sites like these that help parents stay up to date and familiar with the things available online that can be dangerous for kids. Omegle is an absolute no-no of course.

Thanks John I’ll take a look and see if I can incorporate it into an upcoming review. (It was a comment just like yours that mentioned Omegle and asked if I could review it!)

im so funked!! I used omegle when my friend was over for a sleepover only teaxt and we lide about where we lived and everything ,please help im freaking out my mum last night was telling I don’t want to see you have been talking to stranger, u know what happens to women that do and now im petrified

You’ll most likely be okay if this was just a one-time thing. Just reminisce the feeling you are having now and that might prevent you from going on a site like that again! You can always mention to your mom that you did go on the site but know it was a mistake, which might be better than her finding out some other way.

I think we should have a petition signed to make kik better and safer to use so we can get 1/Five of the omegle problem gone.People use kik and skpye the most to link for this

then we should have omegle stop putting porn sites linked in their un moderated section.

When they give you a count down to ask you to leave. They leave another lovemaking cam site for you to go on if you do not leave.

Hi Candy, thanks for your message. For anyone feeling depressed to the point of suicide there are also online hotlines with people specially trained to help. This seems like a safer bet than random strangers; even if you can click around to avoid the “weird” people, you still never indeed know who you are communicating with, even those on movie. http://www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/home/get-help/

Look candy, i know deppression is hard and talking is a good outlet, but do u realy need finish stranger to confort u? I have bipoler depression and sometimes its a living hell. I manage it by talking to my friends and family.

I am also freaking out I told him my age,hook-up and where do I come from and he turned out to be a pervert do so i disconnected what should I do ? can he do anything with only these infromation . I didn’t connect to fb and it wasn’t movie so what should I do? nothing can be done with that information, right?

Unless you provided an exact street address, I wouldn’t worry too much. You should be aware that text talks can be saved, so you should certainly be careful when on these types of sites…perhaps stay off them altogether! As you have discovered there are “perverts” stashing about with no way for you to know who you are actually talking with.

you should be fine as long as you diddent give a street address .just recall don’t give out any of your own individual info

how old is your daughter?

Okay so I’ve done some but here’s what happened. “Your connected to a random stranger, say hi!” so I say hi. Next thing you know “stranger has disconnected” so…

Thanks for sharing your practice. Glad to hear you found the information useful.

You’re right. I’m eleven (lol) and I wished to create an Omegle because my idol Toby Turner (from Youtube) was going to be on Omegle. I googled this very first because I desired to see if there was a chance I could meet him, but I determined against it. I’ll save my money for Vidcon ��

if youre eleven you shouldnt even know about these things…… what has the world come to

I love toby and I’m thirteen and I’ve been on omegle just don’t go on there lol I went for shane dawson and it was horrible

i went to see shane dawson but didn’t turn it the right way

don’t go on it trust me I’ve seen things i wish i never spotted

Kayla Carson says

sixteen year old man says

Thanks for your comment. I do agree that most teenagers are wise enough not to give out their address online, but I have seen it happen. I also think that even tho’ children may be exposed to sexual content at a youthfull age, that is not a reason to give up and say oh well, they’ve already seen this kind of thing so who cares…especially for those junior than yourself.

Emma, i think that u are very clever for checking it out very first.

I love to go on omegle

ummmmm… i went on omegle and all i eyed was naked studs. i will never go there again and for all of the kids that go on omegle, dont go on. it is bad for the soul

There are weird people cause I typed in dogs and a hairy man in a bathtub was almost naked he took off the cloth (down below) and I was almost was screaming In fear!

I attempted omelge and they don’t stop asking for asl it is horrible. I only was able to talk to someone correcly once every one hundred talks! Don’t let children go into that site!

I think that it is not bad to find out someone’s asl

it is bad if i asked you how would you feel? or what would you say?

[Editor’s Note – this comment has been edited as there are just some things I choose not to emerge this site]

Ok, this is the scoop, If you are a man on omegle you are basically looking to talk with a woman, any woman and will eventually ask her to demonstrate you —– or more and if they say yes the stud will most likely display his —-. If you are a woman on omegle you are either looking for a dude that will ——– while they demonstrate their “goods” or just looking for a cool person to talk with…women are more likely to not be there for a sexual connection. On occasion you will find preteen ladies, some with a friend, usually having sleepovers.. Some of these women 10-12 are savvy and know terminology no 10-12 yo should know… Next there are the gamers. Usually guys who use a 3rd party software cam that will display pictures, screen grabs, movies or created .gif files made in photoshop.. these .gif files ask viewers to indicate there preparedness to play by typing name or flapping.. once a woman has indicated her readiness to play, the screen will then switch to one that asks them to perform different acts…mostly sexual in nature for an accumulation of points… 80% stop before it gets to the nakedness but others will finish game which will include total bareness as well as ——-…If you hear the words omegle or chatroulette spoken by your youthfull teenage or friends…intervene instantly, nothing good will come of it…

I almost didn’t approve this comment to show up on the site but felt that some readers might want to know these examples of what exactly goes on using Omegle.

i agree tho’ they CAN be indeed dangerous. who knows? what abut all those pedos? i bet omegle’s a superb place for them!i myself am thirteen & was shortly considering creating an omegle account & i have determined that i will wait until i feel myself mature enough.

anon, sounds like you made a good decision.

My best friend has kik and like a lot of other apps where you talk to people you don’t know ( I don’t recall the names of the apps) but she talks to some weird guys and she always tells me that I should get it but I never do because apps and websites like this are creepy, you never know who could be on there looking for thirteen year old chicks. My mom always tells to be careful and to be safe, I know that she would NOT let me have apps like Kik and ect. So I don’t get them.

yeah, indeed good decision anon and jean is right, be web clever everyone!! don’t go to omegle because i experienced it, and it was a damsel, who was telling asl and i? just disconnected and logged off my computer

JEAN KNOWS A LOT ABOUT WEB Wise!! ITS GOOD NOT BAD, KEEP ON THE GOOD WORK JEAN!!

Look Lewis, until your a mom ,u have no room to talk

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a parent permit know and permit their children to be on Omegle. Lets face it, Omegle is used for the “strangers” sexual desires. It is not a place for your children to visit. If you do not physically type in your interests before going into a movie talk, then you should be ready to see slew of sexual content. I’m not telling that Omegle is downright inappropriate; sometimes it can be harmless, for example one time I used Omegle to find people who desired to play an online game called “Minecraft” with me. I simply typed in Minecraft as my interest, then went into a text talk (to avoid watching any possible sexual content.) and chatted away and i eventually found some people to play with. So to sum this all up, Omegle can be flawlessly safe if you make your non-sexual interests clear, and go in to text talk and you might possibly find very good people

Another thing that can be done is to call your ISP (internet service provider). And they usually have ways to block websites by name or even content. Albeit this won’t help if they connect to some other wifi connection. But it is always wise to be safe, and with this method you can ask your ISP to place a pin number onyour account when you call in to be verified so no one else can make unauthorized switches.

Thanks for the peak, James!

I use it sometimes. I know two chicks along with I’m keeping in talk via mail or skype. Yes, we share photo too, and photo doesn’t mean naked-photo. Showcasing your face doesn’t kill you.

Yes, like every place (your real neighborhood too) there are all kinds of person. Nice persons, pedos, just weirdos… Everything. You need to be brainy, just as in real life. About the asl thing. Is it horrible? I don’t like that beacause it’s rude, but asking about the age of a person is not bad at all. For example, I ask the age too every time (I say hi very first), beacause if the “stranger” is too old or too youthfull for me, i just say bye and stop the talk immediatly. So, asking asl, is rude, but also clever and doesn’t make you a monster.

When I’ll be a parent, I will be much more worried about real life risks. Because keeping kids under control online is enormously effortless, but in real life, everything and everyone can be a treat.

PS: just another thing: “preteens”? There is no reason at all a youthfull kid have to surf online alone. It’s like providing them a remote with a total cable tv subscription. !? Just ridicoulos and dangerous under every aspect. So let teenagers (not babies) have their notebooks and surf alone, they’re not idiots. Just check on them and keep them “informed” about every risk. (scams, phishings,virus, malwares… too)

I’m ten and I’m ALWAYS on Omegle. I know that there is a bunch of guys that demonstrate there ——-, I just disconnect. (And yes I have seen some of those ——-) But I overlook it. Also… If your daughter is not permitted on any social sites, that means no Dating Sites, Youtube, Free Realms, Minecraft, Facebook, Twitter, Roblox, and a bunch of more games, social networks, and a BUNCH more. I mean, theres this point where she is going to need a facebook because her friends at school asked, “What’s your name on Facebook (Or anything like I sad in the top)” And your daughters reply is going to be, “I’m not permitted on sites like that.” And her friends are probaly NOT going to be he friends anymore because they can’t socially interact with her on line! I mean, I’m ten and I have. youTube, Facebook, Free realms, Twitter, abd the rest! so you need to give your daughter some freedom to be her age, and not treat her like shes a six year old!

There’s No need for a ten year old to be on a talk site for one. The only reason a ten year old should be on the computer is doing work at school, or at home supervised,but kids now a days think that they need some So Called Freedom..but that’s not keeping them from viewing Adults displaying their Privates online, I’m sure they don’t look before they disconnect,I did’nt permit my daughter to be on sites like this because of all the perverts online, even Facebook has Lots of perverts, Does your mother/Father know your on those sites even this one, it clearly states thirteen and over, kids know a days think they need all this internet stuff, what happen to go playing with your friends outside or reading a book, now little kids have cellphones etc, its ridiculous, it’s crazy you say your on those sites, I would NEVER, if you want to talk with someone, go talk to your brothers,sisters, friends, at home or on a regular home line, instead of being ONLINE with Strangers Talking of god knows what,Haven’t you seen the Tv showcase about online Predators pretending to be little kids how do you know your even talking to someone your age, because you don’t!! and another thing to be up all night on this thing is shocking Iv’e seen some nine year olds on the site and I only got on to see what it was about,which I didn’t like getting Spammed by other sites about pornography or dating sites,or wanting you to see them doing sexual things, So I don’t understand How you can be on this, your just needing attention from the wrong people.

I’m eleven and I find that downright unreasonable! A ten year old does not need a Facebook! And I have never heard of friends who ditch them because they don’t have Facebook. You do not need to be on those sites!

The 21st century says

We can’t stop them and I don’t see why we should.

Silent down upset mom. Gosh, parents these days act like they don’t reminisce wanting freedom when they were teenagers. U all just hate social networking because u don’t understand it.

yeah ten year olds still should be playing outside or with dolls or maybe working on your school work. I went on when i was fifteen and i regret it so much now and please neverrrr send nudes.

Jinx, you don’t truly think anyone believes you are Ten, right?! Whoever you are, and however old you are, stop providing out ridiculous advice. If you truly are ten (and I’m pretty doubtful) you are too precocious for your age. Be careful.

Did it ever occur to you that the age confinement is 13?

My daughter (just 15) told me recently about Omegle. we have a good relationship and she is fairly open with me (I think!) about what she does etc . She likes Omegle and says she had some fine talks (non sexual) with people. However, having read your review I truly don’t like the sound of it. My dilemma is, if I block it … I guess she won’t be as quick the next time to tell me what she’s up to. trust is a fine line. I’ve warned her about providing any identifying info and to never ever arrange to meet anyone from it, but still it’s scary to think of what goes on there or who might be on there … and no doubt there are lots more similar sites that I haven’t even heard of. parenting teenagers is hard!

lion hunter says

I use Omegle on occasion if I am bored, it is uncommon that you have a decent conversation. One thing I don’t understand is if you people are on there just to talk, how can someone be “too old” or “too youthful” for you to speak with? In any case youthfull people should be interacting with the real world, not scoping through a flow of very inappropriate people online. Facebook is just as bad, it causes nothing but arguments.

I’m sixteen and you have to recall that omegle wasn’t created with the intention of being a site that permits people to be less inhibited. It’s what you make of it indeed. What you need to do instead of prohibiting kids from accessing social networking sites such as these is to educate them into what is adequate and not suitable, this will also help in encouraging them not to be secretive with you. A little conversation won’t harm but private details is a nono. Sexual topics if you are underage is a nono. I’ve personally had lots of interesting conversations (mostly with other teenagers) on omegle and I’ve kept safe because I don’t expose anything too individual or keep in contact with the strangers- tho’ ultimately this is your own perogative. –sincerely, a kid’s perspective. (Yeah. We get bored easily- omegle is just another way to pass time)

Hello, I’m 13, and Omegal sounded joy. But, my parents have informed me of the “internet safety” rules inwards, and out. I understand that people are very deceivable and can track your messages, mail. Anything, I was just wondering if people can track you from the messages. I know one of my parents friend’s, he can track people’s messages back to there address, to where he has all information about this person. But, all and all, I am frightened of the site. I want to inform people of what I do if the say “asl” I say: “You very first.” And if they response with there age, older. I disconnect. Thank you!

P.S. A.S.L means American Signe Language, how did we come up with that?! Ha!

Who cares if you go on certain websites?

Is your child indeed going to not go on it since you blocked it? It just gives them more of an objective to go on it.

They’ll go on it some day.

A worried mother says

Wow that is very scary. I hope your daughter is okay! Thank you for sharing the warning!

robert sult says

Very first of all, thank you for this site. 2nd I agree with DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN ON THIS SITE.

Even with the best of blocking, sometimes things do go wrong.

Just learned my 9, ten year old was on the site at their mothers. They told me what they spotted.

Ya, I came unglued. But went to the site to see. OMG I was not on that site for more the five min. seen a lot of people six of which was figure parts three of them masturbating. It’s not a site for Kids or anyone with morals.

This type of site needs age verification. Very SICK SITE.

someone who has a clear head says

well what your child should have done was say no and PRESS THE GIANT FREAKIN DISCONNECT BUTTON

Average teenage says

Personally, i think all sites are about the same, kik,instagram,omegle,facebook,youtube, etc are all identically unsafe. that being said real life is also unsafe. if your child’s name is written on their backpack, anyone can see it and trick them into thinking they know them. parents who drive around with the stickers on their cars showcasing the number of family members/ages of said family members in their household are broadcasting that information to EVERYONE who drives past them (pedophiles actually look for that type of thing). by not broadcasting private information (both online and off) you make yourself safer. i think as long as you limit the individual information you give out online and disconnect or block someone when you feel awkward these sites are as safe as this one (in which i’ve given only an email i use exclusively for making accounts on websites that i do not share my name, age, or other private information. note that i have also not collective my real name)

there are lots of old boys masturbating and it can get abhorrent bad place:(

hi I am ryan and I use Omegal a lot with my friends and have for awhile I am fourteen and see six year ladies and boys and junior go on this site it is a site to get to know people it is truly joy tho’ people manhandle it by demonstrating parts.

This website is dangerous, very unsafe.

Andrew Howie says

Thank you Andrew. It can be challenging attempting to keep up with all the switches in technology and social media – at any age!

Jean, a few things I’d like to add. I’m 16, and however I happen to be more technically savvy than most minors, I can tell you almost everyone knows how to delete mobile or desktop internet browser history. And many also know how to use inPrivate Browsing (Incognito in Chrome) so the browser doesn’t save history or cookies. You may want to stress more avidly the chance that browser history will not account for a child’s mischievous browsing habits.

Hi Joshua, yes that is a good point. It isn’t too difficult to figure out how to delete one’s browsing history so parents should certainly keep that in mind. That is where a parental control software or kid-safe browser can help.

Get the website of the internet it is heinous to here that my twelve year old sister was told to go on there by her twelve year old friend because it was funny, to then see studs nude touching themselves asking them to display inappropriate parts of their bods! The site doesn’t even recommended to put in forms of I.D so that it is not permitted use of anyone under Legal, this site has never been permitted in our house and has only ever been on the history when the friend stayed, but then again how does the friend know of the site.. The website ‘omegle’ and similar sites should either be banned or switched to keep children safe from the abhorrent guys on the internet. Computers are banned in our house now until something is done or with adult supervision.

It is sickening to know that the site permits this to happen, my family and I are taking this very serious and are taking this further .

I must diagree. You are telling your children forcefully not to go on a said site, because grown studs are disguting? For one, movie talk is optional, and can be toggled for different types of talk. Two, anyone over the age of thirteen may go on the site with parents advisory/approval. You are training your children boys are hideous if they use the internet. You simply need to make sure your daughters friend knows that’s wrong, and that not everyone on Omegle is like that. You are deep-throating things out of proportion.

I think you’re making a bit of a leap here – I don’t think this commenter is telling that “all guys are abominable if they use the internet”. Perhaps only the ones who get their thrills touching themselves while 12-year old damsels observe. A parent’s job is to protect and educate their children. Guarding them from pedophiles falls into that category. And certainly not all who use Omegle take their clothes off; but why take the risk?

you’re all downers. Yes I realize the point you are stressing about omegle, but you must be reasonable. omegle is not going anywhere anytime soon. there’s 35-50k people on there everyday. you’re sucking this all out of proportion just because your little angels got an owie. I hear you telling that adults should “monitor” their children online. well where were you when that happened? whats going to happen the next time you “look away”? If you ask me, just deal with it in your own way. don’t go online and make mountains out of mole hills.

I went on Omegle for the very first time a few days ago. I believe I went through fairly a few people before ultimately being able to have a decent conversation with a youthfull man from Germany. The next evening the same thing and I was ultimately able to have a decent conversation with a man from NY. Most people on there are looking for erotic talk. The very very first person I talked to on Omegle was a twelve year old boy who desired to trade nude pictures. Like I’ve seen mentioned before, if you’re willing to sift through the garbage you may end up having a good conversation with someone interesting. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under eighteen unless supervised by an adult.

Listen, I can agree that Omegle is not safe for kids (let’s say 6-12) But for normal people, if raised correctly, can be for any age. I go by a quote from Mark Twain, “Censorship is telling a grown man he is not permitted to eat a steak, because a baby cannot chew it”. I believe if children, of any age comprehensible of skill, should be able to use Omegle, and any talk program. Demonstrating them these things early can raise them to be normal, and babying children spoils and ruins them. Kids should learn from mistakes, and be left alone SOMETIMES to things they must understand are not alright, or socially acceptable.

An Informing Preteen says

I have seen many comments telling bad things about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, and other similar sites.

On Twitter: kids should be ok as long as, just like Facebook, they are following friends, family, You Tubers, or celebs. My thoughts on Twitter are the same as my thoughts on Facebook except

On YouTube: you have to be sure that your kid is not subscribing to anybody that may post a bid that is not what you want your child watching. You can witness bids on YouTube with out an account (which does not cost, nor does it cost to subscribe). Subscribing to channels is a thing you can only do if you have an account. YouTube will alert you in some way to tell you that a mew movie has been posted on a channel that you have subscribed to.

I do not have a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube,or similar sites because I am too youthful (I am 12) but when I turn thirteen I will hopefully get accounts.

Not all sites are terrible or inappropriate for kids to be on. I just hope that everybody goes after the rules and doesn’t lie about their age because that is trackable by the site holder

Thank you for reading!!

There are two giant flaws however with this treatment to things

A. Most of these website blockers are lightly bypassed by proxies.

You just tell them not to run in front of cars in the very first place.

As with internet, blocking websites protects your children SOMEWHAT yes but just training kids from a youthfull age to be wary of strangers and to not give any private details is much better.

My parents have had this treatment with me for the last fifteen years of my life, Not because they don’t care about me. Because they trust me to not be an idiot and go around shouting my address.

Thanks for your input. I hear what you’re telling, but I don’t think we’re talking about “sugarcoating”, we’re talking about setting boundaries as parents. Blocking sites only goes so far, I do agree, there must be education to go along with it. In your example you say there are still dangers such as getting hit by a car, getting stabbed. There is danger everywhere. Parents baby-proof the home so children don’t stick their fingers into the electrical sockets, because babies don’t understand that is dangerous. Once parents observe that they can go after rules of safety, they liquidate the little plastic corks from the sockets. So blocking potentially unsafe websites could be looked at the same way.

This stuff is truly scaring me! I am only in middlr school. I never heard of Omegle from anywhere. Lets just say I will never use it…

Hi Jean greetings from chile! I couln’t stop from reading all the comments on here ^-^, When i will refer to ‘kids’ will be older than ten cuz Im persuaded that junior kids shall not be permitted on the internet at least not alone, never alone, I have to say Im seventeen and discovered omegle like two years before, but what made me write this reply was comments like those of UPSET MOM, emily, brainy gal & specially the one who did jessica (the last one) talking about ban or modify omegle so it can be secure for kids, im sure they’re all just worried moms and that Ill never feel or understand how worried you can be about what your daughter/son can be viewing in the web, but indeed omegle is popular among teenagers and thesite says clearly +13 what did Koz said with the steak example resumes what I believe about banning that kind of sites, the movie option on omegle Clearly says “Unmonitored Section – Monitored Section” and states that the unmonitored one may have sexual content so if your kid clicked the unmonitored section and spotted a nasty stud then its your fault as a parent for not advicing him about nasty stuff on the web, THERE ARE GOING TO BE PERVERTS ON EVERY SITE YOUR KID USE! Because thats what pedophiles search for sites that kids use so following that logic or your kid should be without any internet conection or you should instruct him/her to be aware of perverts (not strangers) not all the strangers on omegle or the web are sick people they should know that and “they also should know that no matter in wich page they are, they’re free to go away/disconnect each time they feel awkward” blocking almost all webpages in your house so your kid can scarcely inject at educative pages or a duo of non multiplayer games will not make him vulnerable or stiffer to depend on himself as if you did the same but in real life, but of course will affect his childhood if most of his friends have more freedom in the web, I embarked using internet at 11-12 and I never was monitored not even asked by my parents of what i was doing on the web, they never looked at my web history (wich I personally find a totally wrong act of parents, im sure that if you had a private diary you wouldn’t like anyone including your parents but anyone looking at what you write in it because its your only private log appart from your mind) i ALWAYS had my admin account in my computer with my password that only I knew, that didnt make me more vulnerable to perverts, it didnt make me do something wrong so please parents stop making so much noise about it, spend more time understanding your kid than understanding how works the web filter, the best I can say with all the sleep i have now is that the trust & the communication is the best security you can have with your son, because its not only about what hes doing on the web but its about how he feels about you, he will know you’re over-monitoring it and the trust in you will decrease i know because i have friends that happened that and look my parents trust on me so much that they never even asked me what i was doing on the web, I was the one that told them sometimes when i feeled i desired or needed to, so thats like 200% better than oversecuring your kid with web protection, history and stuff that of course give you a finish view and control of what he does but also cracks your relationship inbetween you and him and inbetween him and the rest of kids, Im proud that because of that freedom they gived me Im far more clever in computer related stuff that my friends-classmates i know because those i know that are monitored restricted or limited by their parents hardly know how to sign in sites or search what they need but if they have a problem like in windows, linux, android etc they dont know how to solve it or how to use the utter potential of their devices and like in real life if you lived long and lots of things then youre more experienced at solving and be aware of problems and potential harm, apart from that please dont compare internet with real life because theire two accomplish different things, i know for those parents who are not familiarized with internet should be difficult to ‘adapt’ but consider this; dont adapt yourself to the internet but let your kid adapt to the internet and you adapt to your kid, it will be effortless for them as they have friends that does too and internet is already part of the newest generations so restricting this to them is cutting a part of their lifes, a part that for the rest of their friends will be there, now sorry because im making so much noise about it, cuz once they have +14 etc they very likely will not be horrorified with perverts but disgusted at them so from that on worry even less about their safety on the web, now lets back at omegle discussion >.16, m, usa trust in your kid, he will do the same with you with time> train him good things like your parents might did with you but not the same way as they are different generations this are newer times> have a happy-friendly relationship with your kid, let them breath but always be there for them when they need you> let them have a bit of privacy im sure you had it when youthful, very likely not the same way but again they are not replicas of your childhood, warn them about the dangers of the internet without satanizing the entire web, im sure they’ll have a better connection with you if you do like this ^-^ you should have less to worry about then I hope my message would help someone outside there. Bye!

i agree, you do get pervets everywhere. even on child friendly websites like club penguin and the likes. what stops an adult signing up then talking with your children eh?

What is Omegle? Is Omegle okay for kids, Be Web Clever

What is Omegle? Is Omegle okay for kids?

February 20, two thousand thirteen modified May 29, two thousand fifteen 206 Comments

I attempted it a few times by clicking on the link to begin talking with a stranger. The very first thing I was asked was “asl” – meaning what is my age, lovemaking and location. I disconnected instantly from that talk! On the 2nd test, I ended up in a brief talk with a youthful man, a software developer from India. Well, that is what he said but that’s the thing – who truly knows?

Another Be Web Brainy reader did a test and collective the conversation with me:

Q: is this site safe for preteens?

Stranger 1: hahahahahahaha

Stranger 1: send them to me pls

Are teenagers using Omegle?

A quick Google search helped me to reaction this question. A few clicks and I found text excerpts and movies on YouTube of teenagers sharing their stories of Omegle encounters. One movie was a teenage girl’s story of how she met up with an Omegle talk mate in person without her parents’ skill. Another particularly sicko movie displayed how someone panicked teenagers on an Omegle movie talk with his face made up similar to the Joker from the Batman movie (R.I.P. Heath Ledger).

Five reasons not to use Omegle

In case you’ve read this far and are still not fairly wooed that Omegle is a bad idea, here are a few facts about privacy and how the Omegle service works:

Two. You can connect Omegle to your Facebook account to find talk playmates with similar interests. When choosing this feature, an Omegle Facebook app will receive your Facebook “likes” and attempt to match you with a stranger with similar likes. This activity connects your Omegle use to Facebook, and Facebook friends could potentially see Omegle activity on your profile. (Albeit you can switch that setting – highlighted below – to “Me Only” so that your Omegle activity is not collective).

Trio. The Omegle privacy policy clearly states that the following information is saved on their servers for one hundred twenty days: “the time your talk began, your IP address, a randomly-generated ID tag assigned to your computer, your talk fucking partner’s IP address, and your talk playmate’s randomly-generated ID tag.” While this data is used for law enforcement and to attempt to track and prevent spammers, note that you are willingly providing this information when using Omegle.

This is the warning received when initiating an unmonitored movie talk:

Five. At the end of an Omegle talk, users have the option to save the talk’s log and share the link. Therefore your conversation is not truly private, and the contents of the talk including any individual information you might share can be sent to anyone without your skill.

Omegle sharing options

How do I know if my teenage is using Omegle?

You can also ask them.

How to Block Omegle and similar websites

To sum it up, I generally think it’s a good idea to avoid websites that include a disclaimer like this one from Omegle’s home page:

“Use Omegle at your own peril.”

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I’m glad to see sites like these that help parents stay up to date and familiar with the things available online that can be dangerous for kids. Omegle is an absolute no-no of course.

Thanks John I’ll take a look and see if I can incorporate it into an upcoming review. (It was a comment just like yours that mentioned Omegle and asked if I could review it!)

You’ll very likely be okay if this was just a one-time thing. Just recall the feeling you are having now and that might prevent you from going on a site like that again! You can always mention to your mom that you did go on the site but know it was a mistake, which might be better than her finding out some other way.

I think we should have a petition signed to make kik better and safer to use so we can get 1/Five of the omegle problem gone.People use kik and skpye the most to link for this

then we should have omegle stop putting porn sites linked in their un moderated section.

When they give you a count down to ask you to leave. They leave another lovemaking cam site for you to go on if you do not leave.

Omegle is good for depression and someone to talk to all you have to do is find the right person yes there are some weird people but just two quick clicks and you can go right in to tthe next talk to have someone there to talk it out it helped me not commit suicide once I found a kind person in today’s society teenagers like me are annoyed if how overprotective parents can be even however they think I’m doing good for my kid your kid should already know good and this site has potential good and you could find someone pleasant

Hi Candy, thanks for your message. For anyone feeling depressed to the point of suicide there are also online hotlines with people specially trained to help. This seems like a safer bet than random strangers; even if you can click around to avoid the “weird” people, you still never indeed know who you are communicating with, even those on movie. http://www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/home/get-help/

Unless you provided an exact street address, I wouldn’t worry too much. You should be aware that text talks can be saved, so you should undoubtedly be careful when on these types of sites…perhaps stay off them altogether! As you have discovered there are “perverts” stashing about with no way for you to know who you are actually talking with.

you should be fine as long as you diddent give a street address .just recall don’t give out any of your own private info

how old is your daughter?

Okay so I’ve done some but here’s what happened. “Your connected to a random stranger, say hi!” so I say hi. Next thing you know “stranger has disconnected” so…

Thanks for sharing your practice. Glad to hear you found the information useful.

if youre eleven you shouldnt even know about these things…… what has the world come to

I love toby and I’m thirteen and I’ve been on omegle just don’t go on there lol I went for shane dawson and it was horrible

i went to see shane dawson but didn’t turn it the right way

don’t go on it trust me I’ve seen things i wish i never eyed

Kayla Carson says

sixteen year old stud says

Thanks for your comment. I do agree that most teenagers are clever enough not to give out their address online, but I have seen it happen. I also think that even tho’ children may be exposed to sexual content at a youthfull age, that is not a reason to give up and say oh well, they’ve already seen this kind of thing so who cares…especially for those junior than yourself.

Emma, i think that u are very brainy for checking it out very first.

I love to go on omegle

ummmmm… i went on omegle and all i eyed was naked dudes. i will never go there again and for all of the kids that go on omegle, dont go on. it is bad for the soul

There are weird people cause I typed in dogs and a hairy man in a bathtub was almost naked he took off the cloth (down below) and I was almost was screaming In fear!

I attempted omelge and they don’t stop asking for asl it is horrible. I only was able to talk to someone correcly once every one hundred talks! Don’t let children go into that site!

I think that it is not bad to find out someone’s asl

it is bad if i asked you how would you feel? or what would you say?

[Editor’s Note – this comment has been edited as there are just some things I choose not to show up this site]

Ok, this is the scoop, If you are a stud on omegle you are basically looking to talk with a female, any chick and will eventually ask her to demonstrate you —– or more and if they say yes the dude will most likely demonstrate his —-. If you are a dame on omegle you are either looking for a man that will ——– while they display their “goods” or just looking for a cool person to talk with…chicks are more likely to not be there for a sexual connection. On occasion you will find preteen ladies, some with a friend, usually having sleepovers.. Some of these damsels 10-12 are savvy and know terminology no 10-12 yo should know… Next there are the gamers. Usually guys who use a 3rd party software cam that will display pictures, screen grabs, movies or created .gif files made in photoshop.. these .gif files ask viewers to indicate there readiness to play by typing name or flapping.. once a doll has indicated her preparedness to play, the screen will then switch to one that asks them to perform different acts…mostly sexual in nature for an accumulation of points… 80% stop before it gets to the nakedness but others will finish game which will include utter bareness as well as ——-…If you hear the words omegle or chatroulette spoken by your youthfull teenage or friends…intervene instantaneously, nothing good will come of it…

I almost didn’t approve this comment to emerge on the site but felt that some readers might want to know these examples of what exactly goes on using Omegle.

I am 35, and I just found out about my fourteen yo using Omegle. After reading about this site and your comment, I wholeheartedly AGREE! This seventeen yo boy I found her talking to from Omegle, after I confronted him on KIK, he chooses to be friends with me instead of her. ::sick:: I am not one of those types of people who is interested in her daughters’ beau’s. Sites like Omegle should be more secure somehow, and shoult NOT be for kids under eighteen WITH OR WITHOUT parent permission.

I am a fifteen year old man and personally I think that you are being too paranoid about how you keep your daughter off certain things. If she is under the age of say thirteen I would agree that you would want to stop sites such as omegle but at such an age she most likely wouldn’t stumble upon it anyway. I myself use omegle a lot and I find that if you type in your interests (which does not need to be conected to facebook)you can get some genuinely good conversations out of it.

i agree tho’ they CAN be indeed dangerous. who knows? what abut all those pedos? i bet omegle’s a good place for them!i myself am thirteen & was shortly considering creating an omegle account & i have determined that i will wait until i feel myself mature enough.

anon, sounds like you made a good decision.

My best friend has kik and like a lot of other apps where you talk to people you don’t know ( I don’t recall the names of the apps) but she talks to some weird guys and she always tells me that I should get it but I never do because apps and websites like this are creepy, you never know who could be on there looking for thirteen year old damsels. My mom always tells to be careful and to be safe, I know that she would NOT let me have apps like Kik and ect. So I don’t get them.

yeah, truly good decision anon and jean is right, be web wise everyone!! don’t go to omegle because i experienced it, and it was a doll, who was telling asl and i? just disconnected and logged off my computer

JEAN KNOWS A LOT ABOUT WEB Wise!! ITS GOOD NOT BAD, KEEP ON THE GOOD WORK JEAN!!

Look Lewis, until your a mom ,u have no room to talk

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a parent permit know and permit their children to be on Omegle. Lets face it, Omegle is used for the “strangers” sexual desires. It is not a place for your children to visit. If you do not physically type in your interests before going into a movie talk, then you should be ready to see slew of sexual content. I’m not telling that Omegle is entirely inappropriate; sometimes it can be harmless, for example one time I used Omegle to find people who wished to play an online game called “Minecraft” with me. I simply typed in Minecraft as my interest, then went into a text talk (to avoid observing any possible sexual content.) and chatted away and i eventually found some people to play with. So to sum this all up, Omegle can be flawlessly safe if you make your non-sexual interests clear, and go in to text talk and you might possibly find very good people

I found omegle when I was about eleven on another website, and my friends and I determined to attempt it out. Unnecessary to say, it indeed frightened me as I didn’t know half of what they said anyway. I remembered that this morning and looked it up ( I’m fifteen now) and attempted it out again. it’s still undoubtedly not for kids but I did have one interesting conversation

Thanks for the peak, James!

I use it sometimes. I know two ladies along with I’m keeping in talk via mail or skype. Yes, we share photo too, and photo doesn’t mean naked-photo. Demonstrating your face doesn’t kill you.

Yes, like every place (your real neighborhood too) there are all kinds of person. Nice persons, pedos, just weirdos… Everything. You need to be brainy, just as in real life. About the asl thing. Is it horrible? I don’t like that beacause it’s rude, but asking about the age of a person is not bad at all. For example, I ask the age too every time (I say hi very first), beacause if the “stranger” is too old or too youthful for me, i just say bye and stop the talk immediatly. So, asking asl, is rude, but also wise and doesn’t make you a monster.

I don’t understand all these articles about specific web services. A parent should simply check on their childern activity every time, and let their know that never they should give away pic, private infos, etc… to strangers. It’s the “don’t take candies from strangers” web version. And that is always true for every site, beacause there is not such thing as a “safe site”. Not only for kids, for adults too.

PS: just another thing: “preteens”? There is no reason at all a youthfull kid have to surf online alone. It’s like providing them a remote with a utter cable tv subscription. !? Just ridicoulos and dangerous under every aspect. So let teenagers (not babies) have their notebooks and surf alone, they’re not idiots. Just check on them and keep them “informed” about every risk. (scams, phishings,virus, malwares… too)

I’m ten and I’m ALWAYS on Omegle. I know that there is a bunch of guys that demonstrate there ——-, I just disconnect. (And yes I have seen some of those ——-) But I disregard it. Also… If your daughter is not permitted on any social sites, that means no Dating Sites, Youtube, Free Realms, Minecraft, Facebook, Twitter, Roblox, and a bunch of more games, social networks, and a BUNCH more. I mean, theres this point where she is going to need a facebook because her friends at school asked, “What’s your name on Facebook (Or anything like I sad in the top)” And your daughters reply is going to be, “I’m not permitted on sites like that.” And her friends are probaly NOT going to be he friends anymore because they can’t socially interact with her on line! I mean, I’m ten and I have. youTube, Facebook, Free realms, Twitter, abd the rest! so you need to give your daughter some freedom to be her age, and not treat her like shes a six year old!

The 21st century says

We can’t stop them and I don’t see why we should.

Peaceful down upset mom. Gosh, parents these days act like they don’t reminisce wanting freedom when they were teenagers. U all just hate social networking because u don’t understand it.

yeah ten year olds still should be playing outside or with dolls or maybe working on your school work. I went on when i was fifteen and i regret it so much now and please neverrrr send nudes.

Did it ever occur to you that the age limitation is 13?

My daughter (just 15) told me recently about Omegle. we have a good relationship and she is fairly open with me (I think!) about what she does etc . She likes Omegle and says she had some excellent talks (non sexual) with people. However, having read your review I indeed don’t like the sound of it. My dilemma is, if I block it … I guess she won’t be as quick the next time to tell me what she’s up to. trust is a fine line. I’ve warned her about providing any identifying info and to never ever arrange to meet anyone from it, but still it’s scary to think of what goes on there or who might be on there … and no doubt there are lots more similar sites that I haven’t even heard of. parenting teenagers is hard!

Honestly, I think a lot of parents have it in their goes that the pre-teen and teenage years are going to be “difficult” and THEY embark acting weird the minute you turn a certain age and then determine things like “parenting teenagers is hard”. Your kids are not going to do anything through the Internet that they wouldn’t do in real-life. The kids who behave the worst and get into the most trouble are the ones with overprotective parents. Don’t be one.

lion hunter says

I use Omegle on occasion if I am bored, it is infrequent that you have a decent conversation. One thing I don’t understand is if you people are on there just to talk, how can someone be “too old” or “too youthful” for you to speak with? In any case youthfull people should be interacting with the real world, not scoping through a stream of very inappropriate people online. Facebook is just as bad, it causes nothing but arguments.

I’m sixteen and you have to recall that omegle wasn’t created with the intention of being a site that permits people to be less inhibited. It’s what you make of it indeed. What you need to do instead of prohibiting kids from accessing social networking sites such as these is to educate them into what is adequate and not suitable, this will also help in encouraging them not to be secretive with you. A little conversation won’t harm but individual details is a nono. Sexual topics if you are underage is a nono. I’ve personally had lots of interesting conversations (mostly with other teenagers) on omegle and I’ve kept safe because I don’t expose anything too private or keep in contact with the strangers- however ultimately this is your own perogative. –sincerely, a kid’s perspective. (Yeah. We get bored easily- omegle is just another way to pass time)

Hello, I’m 13, and Omegal sounded joy. But, my parents have informed me of the “internet safety” rules inwards, and out. I understand that people are very deceivable and can track your messages, mail. Anything, I was just wondering if people can track you from the messages. I know one of my parents friend’s, he can track people’s messages back to there address, to where he has all information about this person. But, all and all, I am frightened of the site. I want to inform people of what I do if the say “asl” I say: “You very first.” And if they response with there age, older. I disconnect. Thank you!

P.S. A.S.L means American Signe Language, how did we come up with that?! Ha!

Who cares if you go on certain websites?

Is your child indeed going to not go on it since you blocked it? It just gives them more of an objective to go on it.

They’ll go on it some day.

A worried mother says

Wow that is very scary. I hope your daughter is okay! Thank you for sharing the warning!

robert sult says

Very first of all, thank you for this site. 2nd I agree with DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN ON THIS SITE.

Even with the best of blocking, sometimes things do go wrong.

Just learned my 9, ten year old was on the site at their mothers. They told me what they witnessed.

This type of site needs age verification. Very SICK SITE.

someone who has a clear head says

well what your child should have done was say no and PRESS THE GIANT FREAKIN DISCONNECT BUTTON

I went on here and experienced some awful things, I thought it was a program for others to talk about themselves, like KIK. But no. I would advise you not to go on here it’s a indeed bad website. Please

Average teenage says

Personally, i think all sites are about the same, kik,instagram,omegle,facebook,youtube, etc are all identically unsafe. that being said real life is also unsafe. if your child’s name is written on their backpack, anyone can see it and trick them into thinking they know them. parents who drive around with the stickers on their cars demonstrating the number of family members/ages of said family members in their household are broadcasting that information to EVERYONE who drives past them (pedophiles actually look for that type of thing). by not broadcasting individual information (both online and off) you make yourself safer. i think as long as you limit the private information you give out online and disconnect or block someone when you feel awkward these sites are as safe as this one (in which i’ve given only an email i use exclusively for making accounts on websites that i do not share my name, age, or other individual information. note that i have also not collective my real name)

Not truly. At least not Instagram, Youtube, and Kik. Very first, Instagram. If you make your account private, only people you approve can see the pictures you post and you only see pictures you want to see. Youtube is safe as long as the channel is on “Private Setting” mode. It protects all your information and putting your age in your Youtube channel, helps THEM block movies that are inappropriate. Last, Kik. Kik is a talk, but you can pick and choose the people you talk with. You ask your friend “What’s your Kik?” They will give you a username and you look for it. Send them a contact request. Once they accept, you can talk with them. It’s like Skype only that Kik is for smart-phone, tablet etc. etc. use.

there are lots of old guys masturbating and it can get abhorrent bad place:(

hi I am ryan and I use Omegal a lot with my friends and have for awhile I am fourteen and see six year ladies and boys and junior go on this site it is a site to get to know people it is indeed joy however people manhandle it by demonstrating parts.

This website is dangerous, very unsafe.

Andrew Howie says

Thank you Andrew. It can be challenging attempting to keep up with all the switches in technology and social media – at any age!

Get the website of the internet it is heinous to here that my twelve year old sister was told to go on there by her twelve year old friend because it was funny, to then see fellows nude touching themselves asking them to demonstrate inappropriate parts of their bods! The site doesn’t even recommended to put in forms of I.D so that it is not permitted use of anyone under Legitimate, this site has never been permitted in our house and has only ever been on the history when the friend stayed, but then again how does the friend know of the site.. The website ‘omegle’ and similar sites should either be banned or switched to keep children safe from the repugnant boys on the internet. Computers are banned in our house now until something is done or with adult supervision.

It is sickening to know that the site permits this to happen, my family and I are taking this very serious and are taking this further .

I must diagree. You are telling your children forcefully not to go on a said site, because grown boys are disguting? For one, movie talk is optional, and can be toggled for different types of talk. Two, anyone over the age of thirteen may go on the site with parents advisory/approval. You are instructing your children studs are abhorrent if they use the internet. You simply need to make sure your daughters friend knows that’s wrong, and that not everyone on Omegle is like that. You are throating things out of proportion.

I think you’re making a bit of a leap here – I don’t think this commenter is telling that “all fellows are repugnant if they use the internet”. Perhaps only the ones who get their thrills touching themselves while 12-year old chicks observe. A parent’s job is to protect and educate their children. Guarding them from pedophiles falls into that category. And certainly not all who use Omegle take their clothes off; but why take the risk?

you’re all downers. Yes I realize the point you are stressing about omegle, but you must be reasonable. omegle is not going anywhere anytime soon. there’s 35-50k people on there everyday. you’re deep throating this all out of proportion just because your little angels got an owie. I hear you telling that adults should “monitor” their children online. well where were you when that happened? whats going to happen the next time you “look away”? If you ask me, just deal with it in your own way. don’t go online and make mountains out of mole hills.

I went on Omegle for the very first time a few days ago. I believe I went through fairly a few people before eventually being able to have a decent conversation with a youthfull man from Germany. The next evening the same thing and I was eventually able to have a decent conversation with a man from NY. Most people on there are looking for erotic talk. The very very first person I talked to on Omegle was a twelve year old boy who dreamed to trade nude pictures. Like I’ve seen mentioned before, if you’re willing to sift through the garbage you may end up having a good conversation with someone interesting. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone under eighteen unless supervised by an adult.

Listen, I can agree that Omegle is not safe for kids (let’s say 6-12) But for normal people, if raised correctly, can be for any age. I go by a quote from Mark Twain, “Censorship is telling a grown man he is not permitted to eat a steak, because a baby cannot chew it”. I believe if children, of any age comprehensible of skill, should be able to use Omegle, and any talk program. Showcasing them these things early can raise them to be normal, and babying children spoils and ruins them. Kids should learn from mistakes, and be left alone SOMETIMES to things they must understand are not alright, or socially acceptable.

I know about almost all of the websites that you write about. I’m thirteen and my parents have been letting me just use my descretion now a days instead of snooping. I think (not just because I’m a minor) that you should instruct your kids to be safe, but let them go on by themselves. It seems like the best method to me because I’ve lived and learned alot on the Internet and after browsing for a little while people get the main idea of what and what not to do.

An Informing Preteen says

I have seen many comments telling bad things about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, and other similar sites.

On Twitter: kids should be ok as long as, just like Facebook, they are following friends, family, You Tubers, or celebs. My thoughts on Twitter are the same as my thoughts on Facebook except

I do not have a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube,or similar sites because I am too youthful (I am 12) but when I turn thirteen I will hopefully get accounts.

Not all sites are terrible or inappropriate for kids to be on. I just hope that everybody goes after the rules and doesn’t lie about their age because that is trackable by the site holder

Thank you for reading!!

There are two gigantic flaws however with this treatment to things

A. Most of these website blockers are lightly bypassed by proxies.

You just tell them not to run in front of cars in the very first place.

As with internet, blocking websites protects your children SOMEWHAT yes but just instructing kids from a youthfull age to be wary of strangers and to not give any individual details is much better.

My parents have had this treatment with me for the last fifteen years of my life, Not because they don’t care about me. Because they trust me to not be an idiot and go around shouting my address.

This stuff is truly scaring me! I am only in middlr school. I never heard of Omegle from anywhere. Lets just say I will never use it…

Hi Jean greetings from chile! I couln’t stop from reading all the comments on here ^-^, When i will refer to ‘kids’ will be older than ten cuz Im persuaded that junior kids shall not be permitted on the internet at least not alone, never alone, I have to say Im seventeen and discovered omegle like two years before, but what made me write this reply was comments like those of UPSET MOM, emily, wise gal & specially the one who did jessica (the last one) talking about ban or modify omegle so it can be secure for kids, im sure they’re all just worried moms and that Ill never feel or understand how worried you can be about what your daughter/son can be viewing in the web, but indeed omegle is popular among teenagers and thesite says clearly +13 what did Koz said with the steak example resumes what I believe about banning that kind of sites, the movie option on omegle Clearly says “Unmonitored Section – Monitored Section” and states that the unmonitored one may have sexual content so if your kid clicked the unmonitored section and witnessed a nasty dude then its your fault as a parent for not advicing him about nasty stuff on the web, THERE ARE GOING TO BE PERVERTS ON EVERY SITE YOUR KID USE! Because thats what pedophiles search for sites that kids use so following that logic or your kid should be without any internet conection or you should instruct him/her to be aware of perverts (not strangers) not all the strangers on omegle or the web are sick people they should know that and “they also should know that no matter in wich page they are, they’re free to go away/disconnect each time they feel awkward” blocking almost all webpages in your house so your kid can slightly inject at educative pages or a duo of non multiplayer games will not make him vulnerable or firmer to depend on himself as if you did the same but in real life, but of course will affect his childhood if most of his friends have more freedom in the web, I commenced using internet at 11-12 and I never was monitored not even asked by my parents of what i was doing on the web, they never looked at my web history (wich I personally find a entirely wrong activity of parents, im sure that if you had a private diary you wouldn’t like anyone including your parents but anyone looking at what you write in it because its your only private log appart from your mind) i ALWAYS had my admin account in my computer with my password that only I knew, that didnt make me more vulnerable to perverts, it didnt make me do something wrong so please parents stop making so much noise about it, spend more time understanding your kid than understanding how works the web filter, the best I can say with all the sleep i have now is that the trust & the communication is the best security you can have with your son, because its not only about what hes doing on the web but its about how he feels about you, he will know you’re over-monitoring it and the trust in you will decrease i know because i have friends that happened that and look my parents trust on me so much that they never even asked me what i was doing on the web, I was the one that told them sometimes when i feeled i desired or needed to, so thats like 200% better than oversecuring your kid with web protection, history and stuff that of course give you a accomplish view and control of what he does but also cracks your relationship inbetween you and him and inbetween him and the rest of kids, Im proud that because of that freedom they gived me Im far more wise in computer related stuff that my friends-classmates i know because those i know that are monitored restricted or limited by their parents slightly know how to sign in sites or search what they need but if they have a problem like in windows, linux, android etc they dont know how to solve it or how to use the utter potential of their devices and like in real life if you lived long and lots of things then youre more experienced at solving and be aware of problems and potential harm, apart from that please dont compare internet with real life because theire two accomplish different things, i know for those parents who are not familiarized with internet should be difficult to ‘adapt’ but consider this; dont adapt yourself to the internet but let your kid adapt to the internet and you adapt to your kid, it will be effortless for them as they have friends that does too and internet is already part of the newest generations so restricting this to them is cutting a part of their lifes, a part that for the rest of their friends will be there, now sorry because im making so much noise about it, cuz once they have +14 etc they most likely will not be horrorified with perverts but disgusted at them so from that on worry even less about their safety on the web, now lets back at omegle discussion >.16, m, usa trust in your kid, he will do the same with you with time> instruct him good things like your parents might did with you but not the same way as they are different generations this are newer times> have a happy-friendly relationship with your kid, let them breath but always be there for them when they need you> let them have a bit of privacy im sure you had it when youthful, very likely not the same way but again they are not replicas of your childhood, warn them about the dangers of the internet without satanizing the entire web, im sure they’ll have a better connection with you if you do like this ^-^ you should have less to worry about then I hope my message would help someone outside there. Bye!

i agree, you do get pervets everywhere. even on child friendly websites like club penguin and the likes. what stops an adult signing up then talking with your children eh?

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