Random video chat for college students who miss Omegle
Updated
Omegle used to be a late-night dorm staple: a few roommates around a laptop, meeting strangers from across the country. If you're a college student looking for an Omegle alternative, momos is built for adults 18 and over, which covers most people on campus.
Here's how to get the most out of it, whether you're bored between classes, practicing talking to new people, or just looking for a laugh with friends.
Free in your browser. Adults 18+ only.
Why college students use random video chat
College can be oddly lonely, especially freshman year or when you're far from home. Random video chat is a low-stakes way to talk to someone new without the pressure of a party or a group project. You meet people from other schools and states, hear different takes on classes and jobs, and get better at small talk without it counting for anything.
Use interests to meet your kind of people
Pick a few interests before you start so your matches share some of your hobbies. A few that work well for students:
- Study: find someone to vent to during finals week or compare majors with.
- Career: talk internships, job hunts and what people actually do after graduation.
- Gaming, anime and memes: easy common ground for a fun first minute.
- Deep talks: for the 2 a.m. conversations about life you won't have in the dining hall.
- Sports and fitness: argue about college football or swap gym routines.
Dorm and campus Wi-Fi tips
Campus networks can be strict
Some university networks limit video traffic or block certain connections. If momos won't connect, try switching from the school's guest network to the main one, or use your phone's hotspot.
Mind your roommate
Use earbuds, especially late at night. It's more considerate, and it keeps the other person's voice private too.
Watch what's behind you
Your school hoodie, a campus map or a dorm name sign tells strangers exactly where to find you. Check your background before you hit Start.
Conversation openers that work for students
"Where are you from?" gets old fast. These tend to start better conversations with someone around your age:
- "What's the most overrated thing about college so far?"
- "If you could drop one class with no consequences, which one?"
- "What's the best cheap meal near your campus?"
- "Are you a night-before studier or a weeks-ahead planner?"
- "What did you think you'd major in before you got here?"
Make it a group thing with Duo mode
Duo mode pairs you and a friend with another pair for a 2-on-2 call. It's the closest thing to the old crowd-around-the-laptop Omegle night, and it takes the pressure off since you're not carrying the conversation alone. Add a round of Truth or Dare or Would You Rather from the in-call games and you've got a Friday night.
Campus-smart safety habits
- Don't share your full name, school, dorm, class schedule or social handles with someone you just met.
- momos doesn't record video, but the other person could screen-record. Act like you could be recorded.
- If someone pressures you to switch apps, or asks for money or photos, report them and leave.
- Report and block are one tap away in every call, and reports are reviewed by people.
Frequently asked questions
Can college freshmen under 18 use momos?
No. momos is for adults only. If your date of birth shows you're under 18, you can't sign up, even if you're already in college.
Can I match only with people near my campus?
You can set your match area to My state to meet people in the same state. There's no filter by school.
Does momos work on school Wi-Fi?
Usually, yes. Some campus networks limit video, so if it won't connect, try a different campus network or your phone's hotspot.
Is it free for students?
Video chat is free for everyone. Coins are optional and are only for extras like gifts or a gender filter pass.
Adults only. Never recorded.
momos is for people 18 and older. We don't record or store calls, and report and block are always one tap away. See the safety center.