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Updated July 2026

Omegle History — 2009 to 2023

Omegle was founded in March 2009 by Leif K-Brooks, then 18 years old. At its peak, Omegle had 70+ million monthly sessions. It surged during the 2020-2021 pandemic. In November 2023, facing child safety lawsuits and unsustainable moderation costs, K-Brooks shut the site down permanently. OmegleAlternative.me is the direct successor.

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