A local chat app that stays anonymous
Circles is a free local chat app for meeting people near you without giving up your privacy. There's no sign-up — pick a nickname, share an approximate location, and see who's around. You send one intro message; if the other person accepts, the chat opens. If they decline, they never hear from you again.
Nearby chat, groups, and intro requests
Talk to people near you one-on-one, or start a local group pinned to your area — a coffee meetup, late-night talks, a running crew. Everything is anonymous, moderated, and strictly 18+.
How can it remember me without a sign-up?
When you first use Circles, your browser generates a random anonymous ID that never leaves your device except to identify your session. Your nickname, anime avatar, and chats are linked to that ID — not to an email, phone number, or real name. Come back on the same device and browser and Circles recognizes you; clear your browser data and that identity is erased permanently.
Learn more about Circles
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