Omegle was a website specifically designed to allow users to talk to strangers. It worked by randomly matching users to talk one-on-one using either text or video chat. It was free and anonymous to use, with no account registration or age verification required. Many concerns were raised about the safety and use of Omegle, particularly by children and young people.

Young people were drawn to Omegle because it connected strangers online, offering the thrill of never knowing who they would end up talking to. Sometimes people could have meaningful conversations about important topics, while other times the chats might be jokey or even flirty. New Omegle also allowed users to talk with people from other countries, which was particularly appealing during lockdowns when travel and face-to-face contact were limited. The website gained further popularity through TikTok, where users recorded and shared their Omegle conversations, raising the platform's profile among new users.

Omegle offered both text and video chat options, allowing users to communicate with strangers from around the world. This flexibility made it an ideal platform for meeting new people and engaging in interesting conversations. Users could choose the type of chat that suited their preference, whether they wanted to see the person they were talking to or keep the interaction text-based.