Hi, I'm Peter Kong, the maker of Ouyu.

I wanted to make it simple to start a conversation and keep in touch when both people want to. Ouyu combines random one-to-one text chat, mutual friend requests, and messages in bottles. A bottle can be discovered later by different people, with each reply starting a separate conversation.

This is an early public beta for adults 18+. It's free to try in English or Chinese, with no account signup or app download. There may be few people online, so instant matches and bottle replies aren't guaranteed.

Your identity is stored in your browser. Clearing browser data can make your friends and history inaccessible. You can use a nickname, but chats are not end-to-end encrypted and administrators can review retained messages for safety. In-app reporting and blocking are available. Please avoid sharing sensitive personal information.

I'd especially welcome feedback on mobile usability and whether the bottle and reply flows feel clear. What was confusing on your first visit?

Try it: https://ouyu.chat/

How it works and privacy: https://ouyu.chat/about/

Feedback community: https://discord.gg/ZWQsGxUrjy