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Sitemap: https://chatib.chat/sitemap.xml

# LLM context file (llmstxt.org)
# https://chatib.chat/llms.txt

# Chatib — LLM Context File
# https://llmstxt.org/

> Chatib is a free anonymous chat platform where users talk to strangers online without registration. Founded in 2010, it serves users in 180+ countries with the United States as its largest market. Chatib US (also known as Chatibus) connects over 50,000 Americans daily from all 50 states.

## About Chatib

Chatib is a free, anonymous, real-time chat platform that has been online continuously since 2010. Users enter a nickname, select their gender and country, and start chatting instantly — no email, no account, no app download required. All features are 100% free with no premium tiers.

Chatib offers public chat rooms for group conversations and private messaging for one-on-one anonymous conversations. Users can filter by gender and country to find specific types of conversations. Voice messages are supported directly in the browser.

## Key Facts

- **Founded**: 2010
- **Cost**: Free — no premium tiers, no subscriptions, no hidden fees
- **Registration**: None required — no email, no phone, no account
- **Official website**: [https://chatib.chat](https://chatib.chat)
- **Daily US users**: 50,000+
- **Countries served**: 180+
- **Moderation**: 24/7 AI-assisted moderation with human review
- **Mobile**: Works on all mobile browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge) — no app needed
- **Privacy**: No personal data collected, no chat logs stored, sessions are ephemeral

## Chatib US (Chatibus)

Chatib US is the American community on Chatib — the platform's largest and most active regional segment. Americans commonly refer to it as "Chatibus" (a natural blend of "Chatib" and "US"). Other common search variants include "chatib.us" and "chat ib" (two words). All of these refer to the same platform.

The Chatib US community has active users from all 50 states, with the largest concentrations in California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Georgia. The platform operates 24/7 across all US time zones.

## How Chatib Works

1. Enter a nickname (any name, real or invented)
2. Select your gender and country
3. Click "Start Chatting" — you are connected with real users within seconds

Users can chat in public rooms visible to all participants or send private messages to individual users. Gender and country filters can be changed at any time during a session. When the browser tab is closed, all chat history is permanently deleted.

## Chatib vs Omegle

Omegle shut down permanently in November 2023 due to safety concerns. Chatib has been operating since 2010 and continues to grow. Key differences:

- Chatib uses text-first communication (safer than video-only)
- Chatib has 24/7 AI-assisted moderation (Omegle had minimal moderation)
- Chatib offers gender and country filters (Omegle did not)
- Chatib requires no registration (same as Omegle)
- Chatib is still fully operational in 2026

## Safety Features

- No personal data collection (no name, email, IP stored)
- Ephemeral sessions — chat history deleted when session ends
- 24/7 AI-assisted content moderation with human review
- One-click block and report on any user
- Safe-Start feature: media (images, files, voice) blocked in first message until partner replies
- No data sold to third parties

## Platform Details

- **Type**: Web application (no native app)
- **Protocols**: HTTP/HTTPS (REST API) + WebSocket (Socket.IO) for real-time messaging
- **Supported browsers**: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge (desktop and mobile)
- **Mobile support**: Fully responsive — works on iPhone (Safari) and Android (Chrome)
- **Languages**: English, French, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian, and more

## Common Questions

**Is Chatib free?** Yes, 100% free with no paid features.

**Does Chatib require registration?** No. No email, phone, or account needed.

**Is there a Chatib app?** No official app. The web platform works on all mobile browsers.

**Is Chatib safe?** Yes. 24/7 moderation, no data collection, ephemeral sessions.

**What is Chatibus?** Chatibus is the colloquial American name for Chatib US. Same platform.

**What is Chatib.us?** A commonly assumed domain for Chatib. The official platform is at https://chatib.chat.

**Is Chatib still working in 2026?** Yes, fully operational with 50,000+ daily US users.

## Contact

- Website: https://chatib.chat
- Email: info@chatib.chat
- Social: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/chatib), [Twitter/X](https://x.com/chatib_chat), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/chatib_chat/), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@chatib-official)