Create your chat profile
Create an account and complete your profile. Choose a nickname and interests that give someone a starting point for a conversation.
One-on-one chat for adults 18+
Meet someone new on Anichat.
Start a text conversation in your browser or on iPhone and iPad. Introduce yourself with a nickname, find something in common, and come back to conversations you enjoy.
An account is required. You choose whether to share personal contact details with someone you meet.
A first hello
Introduce yourself with a nickname.
1 on 1
A separate thread for each conversation.
Keep in touch
Find past conversations in recents and favorites.
How it works
From a first hello to another conversation.
You do not need to exchange phone numbers to keep talking. Start inside Anichat and decide how much you want to share as you get to know someone.
Start a new chat
Choose someone to message and send a short introduction. Need an idea? Try a question from our conversation-starters guide.
Come back when you both want to
Use recent chats to find an earlier conversation and favorites to keep selected people easy to find. Give each other time to reply.
Features
A place to start talking and stay in touch.
Use the browser for text chat or the iPhone and iPad app for its mobile chat and media features.
One-on-one text chat
Give each conversation its own thread. Read and reply to one person at a time, with room to get to know each other.
A profile to start from
A nickname and interests can give you something to ask about. Read what profile details you share before getting started.
Recent chats and favorites
Return to earlier conversations and keep selected people easier to find. Explore ways to keep a new connection going.
Photos and videos on iOS
The iPhone and iPad app supports media messages. Web chat currently focuses on text; media features are not available in the browser.
Choose your boundaries
Keep chatting inside Anichat without giving the other person your phone number or social handles. Share only what you are comfortable sharing.
Report and block controls
Block unwanted contact and report conduct that breaks the rules. The support instructions explain the controls on each platform.
Discover
Find your next conversation.
Explore how to start a chat, choose what you share, and keep in touch with someone you enjoy talking to. For ideas for your first message, try these conversation starters for meeting someone new.
Screens
A familiar chat interface for new conversations.
The app is designed for iPhone and iPad, with recent chats, private message threads, favorites, settings, media sharing, and profile controls.
Privacy and safety
Control what you share and who can contact you.
A nickname gives you a way to introduce yourself. Your profile and the messages you send can still reveal information about you, so choose them thoughtfully.
Understand your profile
People can see your nickname and other profile details. Visibility differs by platform and account features. Our anonymous-chat page explains the difference between a nickname and complete anonymity.
Report and block
Report users who violate app policies and block unwanted contact. These tools cannot prevent every bad interaction or guarantee another person's identity.
Adult-use policy
Anichat is for adults 18+. Read the terms of use and privacy policy before creating an account.
Before you start
Choose how you want to chat.
A few things to know before opening your first conversation.
Do I need an account?
Yes. Create an account and complete your profile before chatting. Web chat also requires email verification. Using a nickname with another person does not mean using Anichat without registration.
Can I chat in my browser?
Yes. Open Web Chat to use Anichat's text conversations in your browser. For photos and videos, use the iPhone or iPad app. See how to get started.
Is Anichat free to download?
The iPhone and iPad app is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases. Review the current subscription information and the price shown before confirming a purchase.
Can I talk to the same person again?
Recent chats help you find earlier conversations, and favorites keep selected people easier to find. See how favorites work. Continuing a conversation depends on both people wanting to stay in touch.
Who is Anichat for?
Anichat is for adults 18+ who want to meet someone new through one-on-one chat. Keep conversations respectful and follow the community rules in the terms of use.
Where can I get help?
The support page covers reporting, blocking, favorites, and account questions. You can also email freespiritlabs@gmail.com.
Start with a hello.
Open Web Chat for text conversations, or get Anichat for iPhone and iPad. Create an account, introduce yourself, and see where the conversation goes. For adults 18+.