Making friends on Reddit, and the faster way to start talking
Friend-finding subreddits are full of good people. The catch is the format: you write a post, then wait, often for days, and most replies never turn into a conversation.
Free · Live 1:1 text chat · Moderated · 18+
Where people usually look
The usual places are r/MakeNewFriendsHere, r/InternetFriends, r/Needafriend and r/textfriends. They work when your post catches the right person at the right time. But it is a noticeboard, not a conversation: your post competes with hundreds of others, and a reply is the start of a slow back-and-forth in DMs.
What Strangerhood does differently
You press one button and you're in a live, one-to-one text chat with a stranger. No post to write, no waiting for replies, no profile to judge. Add a few interests if you like. If you click with someone, the chat is saved and you can add them as a friend, so it can carry on tomorrow, without swapping usernames or numbers.
Honest about the trade-off
A subreddit lets you describe exactly who you're looking for. Strangerhood is closer to chance: you meet whoever is there. It's also new and small, so some hours are quiet. It's not a dating site, it's adults-only, every message is moderated live, and there are no ads or paid tiers.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best subreddits to make friends?
People commonly use r/MakeNewFriendsHere, r/InternetFriends, r/Needafriend and r/textfriends. They suit you if you're happy to write a post and wait for replies. If you'd rather start talking straight away, a live 1:1 chat like Strangerhood is faster.
Is Strangerhood connected to Reddit?
No. It's an independent site run by a UK company. The subreddits are mentioned only because that's where many people look for friends online.
Is it for dating?
No. There are no gender filters, photo profiles or swiping. It's for friendly conversation between adults.