In addition, a much seedier side to Omegle exposes minors to obscene content or predators. There is increased concern around Omegle and other online apps during the pandemic. It appears that much of the content on Omegle is inappropriate for children and there are very few, if any, safeguards protecting minors.

Why is Omegle so toxic?

Its site states “predators have been known to use Omegle, so please be careful.” Children and young people may be asked by strangers to share their name, age, and location. There were also investigations into online child abuse on Omegle along with reports of racism, extremist views, scams, and cyberbullying.

Is Omegle unhealthy?

Omegle states on its site that “Omegle video chat is moderated. However, moderation is not perfect. You may still encounter people who misbehave.” That said, by both of the entries into the video chat theres a note saying it is the “unmoderated section,” so its doubtful if any human moderation exists.

How long does a ban on Omegle take?

An Omegle ban can last anywhere from seven days to four months, depending on the reason for your ban. Its difficult to say, however, with some users receiving a permanent ban for severe violations including racism, nudity, abuse, and spam.