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Updated July 2026

When Did Omegle Shut Down?

Omegle shut down on November 8, 2023. Founder Leif K-Brooks announced the permanent closure on the same day the site went offline. Omegle had been running since 2009 — 14 years in total. The closure was immediate with no warning period. OmegleAlternative.me launched as a dedicated replacement for Omegle users.

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