Nightvent

Hey Product Hunt! 👋 I'm Arul, and I built Nightvent because I kept seeing the same pattern: people posting "I'm lonely" or "I need to talk to someone" at 2 AM on Twitter, Reddit, and forums, but traditional options (therapy, calling friends, dating apps repurposed for friendship) weren't hitting the mark. The Problem: - Therapy has waitlists and costs money - Friends might be asleep or you don't want to burden them - Existing chat platforms are either creepy (Omegle video), focused on dating, or require elaborate profiles What Makes Nightvent Different: ✨ Anonymous from the start (random aliases, no profiles) 🔒 Text-only (no video = safer, less pressure) ⚡ Instant matching (30 seconds to connect with someone real) 🌙 Built for genuine connection, not entertainment 💬 Messages disappear after the chat (zero digital trace) Who It's For: - People feeling lonely late at night - Anyone needing to vent without judgment - Those dealing with anxiety, stress, or just needing someone to listen - People who want real conversation without performing for social media I've spent the last few months building comprehensive SEO pages for people searching "feeling lonely", "need someone to talk to", "anxiety chat", etc. — trying to meet people where they're already looking for help. Current Status: - Fully functional (Next.js + WebSocket) - 10+ SEO-optimized pages for mental health keywords - Safety features: report system, skip button, anonymous by design - Free forever (no premium tiers, no ads yet) What I'm Looking For: - Your honest feedback on the concept and execution - Beta testers willing to try a chat and tell me what's broken - Ideas on how to create safe, supportive community guidelines - Suggestions for preventing abuse while keeping it accessible A Note on Safety: This is peer support, not crisis intervention. I've included crisis hotline info (988, Crisis Text Line) on relevant pages for anyone in immediate danger. Would love to hear your thoughts! Have you ever wished for something like this at 3 AM? What would make you actually use it? Thanks for checking it out! 🙏