About LivU
A free way to video chat with real people, anywhere in the world
LivU is a live video chat platform that connects you with someone new in a single click. Sign up free with your Gmail, Apple ID, phone number, or email address, hit Start Video Call, and the next person on your screen could be in Istanbul, or São Paulo, or two streets from your apartment.
We launched in 2018 and crossed our first million users within three months. Today around 50 million people have signed up across 190+ countries. Roughly 4 million new users join each year, and at any given moment about 500,000 people are online and ready to chat.
LivU runs two ways. The web version at livuweb.com opens straight in your browser with nothing to install. The Android app on Google Play gives you the same thing on mobile. One account works for both.
Why we built LivU this way
When we started in 2018, the random video chat space had a reputation problem. Bots everywhere. Profiles that turned out to be stock photos. Two strangers in a video call who didn't share a single language. We weren't trying to reinvent the category. We just wanted to build the version of it that actually worked.
Real, verified users
Every account is verified before it can match with anyone. When you press the Start Video Call button, you're connected to a real person with a real face and a real account. The community spans 190+ countries, and everyone in it is here because they want to be.
Free, instant, private
Signing up is free. So is random video chat. So is messaging the friends you match with. Premium features exist for users who want them, but you don't have to pay to unlock them: daily check-in tasks on the website let you earn free coins, and we also run occasional Free Coin Events throughout the year. If anything inappropriate appears on camera, auto-blur kicks in immediately to protect you.
No download required
You don't have to install anything to use LivU. The web version at livuweb.com runs in any browser on desktop, tablet, or phone, and starts the moment you click the button. If you prefer a native app, the Android version is available on Google Play. Either one works.
Safety: AI-assisted and human-reviewed
Moderation runs in two layers. AI scans content in real time during conversations and flags issues automatically. A 24/7 human review team handles every flag and investigates user reports. You can block or report anyone with one tap, and we actually follow up.
Real-time translation in 28 languages
Translation is built into the chat itself, so you don't need a specific app open while you talk. Whatever you type gets delivered to the other person in their language and vice versa. We currently cover 28: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Sinhala, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
What people use LivU for
People come to LivU for very different reasons. The most common ones we hear:
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Random video chat with strangers when you're bored and want a real conversation instead of scrolling
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Meeting new people from a different country, time zone, or culture
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Language exchange, especially practicing English, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, or Mandarin with native speakers
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Making international friends and keeping in touch through follow and messaging
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Finding people who share specific interests like music, gaming, anime, travel, or sports
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Switching from random chat apps that shut down, got flooded with bots, or stopped feeling safe
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Late-night company when it's 2am and you want to talk to someone real
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Curiosity about how people actually live in places you've never been
The community is spread across every continent and includes a tech-curious, globally-minded audience. Odds are someone matching what you're looking for is online right now.
How LivU compares to other video chat services
| Feature | Other Random Video Chat Services | LivU (Web & App) |
|---|---|---|
| Verified real users | ❌ | ✅ |
| AI + human moderation 24/7 | ❌ | ✅ |
| Real-time translation (28 languages) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Auto-blur privacy | ❌ | ✅ |
| Web access, no download required | ⚠️ | ✅ |
| Native Android app | ❌ | ✅ |
| Free sign-up and core features | ⚠️ | ✅ |
⚠️ = available with limitations such as usage caps, paywall restrictions, or reduced features
What our users say
"funny as hell enjoy chatting to new people"
Rishay Maharaj
on Google Play (March 2026)
"Awesome, we have to pay money but its worth it, compare to other apps its really awesome also. Amazing app..."
Sri B
on Google Play (June 2020)
"Very good and friendly app, expensive but worth..."
Kk M
on Google Play (August 2020)
"I love this App !!! AMAZING APP... GOOD JOB LIVU TEAM AND CONGRATULATIONS"
Christian Youwakim
on Google Play (February 2022)
"...top 3rd favourite app. Free coins from the apps and easily connect..."
Verified Google Play user
(September 2020)
How to start a video chat on LivU
On the web
Open livuweb.com in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox. Sign up with Gmail, Apple ID, phone number, or email, allow camera and microphone access, then click Start Video Call.
On the app
Download LivU on Google Play, sign up the same way, and tap Start Video Call. The same account works on both platforms.
A platform built for a global audience
LivU's community spans 190+ countries across every continent and time zone. The web platform is fully localized in 10 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swedish, and Dutch. So you can browse, sign up, and use the site in your own language. The in-chat real-time translation goes further and covers 28 languages, which means even when you're matched with someone whose website language is different from yours, the conversation still flows.
FAQ
Yes. Both sign-up and the core features (random video chat and messaging matched friends) are completely free on web and app. Premium features exist but are optional, and Free Coin Events on the web regularly let you unlock them at no cost.
No. The web version at livuweb.com runs in any browser on desktop or mobile. If you prefer a native app, the Android version is free on Google Play.
Yes. LivU combines AI moderation with a 24/7 human safety team that reviews flagged content in real time. Auto-blur, verified accounts, and one-tap reporting work together to protect users from the typical problems you see on random video chat platforms.
Yes. Sign up once on either platform and use the same account on both. No separate registration needed.
The web platform is fully localized in 10 languages: English, Turkish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Swedish, and Dutch. On top of that, the in-chat real-time translation covers 28 languages, so you can chat naturally with someone who speaks a completely different language.
LivU has users in 190+ countries. The largest active communities are in the United States, Turkey, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
LivU is available to users 18 years of age or older, in line with our Terms of Service and international platform safety standards. Users are required to confirm their age during sign-up.
LivU launched in 2018 and reached its first million users within three months. Today the platform has over 50 million users worldwide.
Open livuweb.com in your browser, or download the Android app on Google Play. Either way, your first chat is about thirty seconds away.