Chat Graveyard

Launched in 2009, Chatroulette quickly gained fame for its random video chat matching. Despite its massive popularity, it struggled with moderation issues and inappropriate content. Over time, its user base declined as stricter rules and competitors emerged. Though it still exists today, many consider its prime era over, with users moving on to newer platforms. Learn more at Wikipedia.

Omegle, founded in 2009, popularized anonymous text and video chat with strangers worldwide. Despite its continued operation, it has faced significant criticism due to privacy concerns and misuse. Some countries and schools banned it, causing access issues. While not fully shut down, it has effectively “died” in many communities due to these challenges.

Tinychat was once a beloved platform for group video chat rooms focused on niche communities. After years of ownership changes and declining engagement, it was acquired by a larger company and gradually lost its unique identity. Although still online, it has largely faded from the spotlight and many former users mourn its loss. Check its history here.

A popular site from the early 2000s, Chat Avenue offered multiple chatrooms by interest and age groups. Its shutdown rumors have circulated multiple times due to rising moderation costs and competition from modern social media. While still technically active, it struggles to maintain a vibrant user base, with many chatting communities closed or inactive.

Though technically a virtual world, Habbo Hotel’s chatrooms were central to its community. Once a hotspot for teens worldwide, it suffered decline due to safety concerns and competition from newer social networks. The original company sold it off, and while it still operates, the user numbers are shadows of its former glory, with many private servers shutting down.