Despite its long-winded registration process, Yahoo! Chat is not just another group of chat rooms, it's an entire community of people who share common interests and hobbies. There are literally thousands of rooms where you can chat to people all across the world and talk about anything under the sun. Note: we recommend you try the Voice Chat - these rooms are very good. - Read more

Want to add a chat room to your Web site? ParaChat's "free" package provides a feature-rich, remotely hosted Java chat room service, allowing for real-time interaction. As a Webmaster, you can cutomise the colour and language of the chat room, and also integrate the embedded applet seamlessly into your site's page. For creating user appeal and repeat visits, ParaChat is an excellent tool. The service is advert supported. > ParaChat recommends you select the "embedded chat room" option, which can be integrated directly into your site's pages. However, if you prefer, they also offer a pop-up chat room option as well. > The free version provides 100 user capacity for each room and now includes a "who's typing now?" feature. - Read more

"There" is an online virtual world where users can chat with others, meet friends and participate in group games. The program features an exciting 3D environment, which allows you to interact with others and live an online, virtual life. The basic version of the program (54 MB) is free and allows you to select a personal avatar, text chat, create "buddy lists", listen to streamed radio, shop in auctions and join up to 20 "There" groups. - Read more

Offers free chat rooms to add to your Web site. FreeJavaChat.com is able to provide a completely free service with no banner adverts or other annoying gimmicks. You can use mIRC or the Java chat applet in any Web browser, plus users can take advantage of private messaging, IRC commands, a "simple mode", etc. This service also includes various other features. - Read more

Provides free, advert supported Java-based chat rooms for use on your Web site. Chat-Forum.com's free chat room is easy to implement and will no doubt increase the "interactivity factor" of your site. Some of the features provided here include: private messaging, room administration, user blocking, etc. There is a restriction of 10 users per room at any one time. Technical support via e-mail is also provided. - Read more

Create free chat rooms for your Web site and allow visitors to chat with their friends or family in real-time. No special expertise is needed to get started, you simply register with the site and follow simple, step-by-step instructions. ChattersOnline.com also has a vibrant homepage, with up-to-the-minute news, message forums and various other Internet downloads. - Read more

Talk City believes that the ability to form truly global communities around businesses, ideas, interests, brands, and hobbies will be one of the signature developments of the early 21st century. They offer a large selection of chat rooms from general chat to music and entertainment. Make sure you have read their code of conduct before entering one of the many chat rooms here. - Read more

Experience chat in a 3D world environment when you download this unique chat client called "Moove". In a nutshell, Moove follows the rule of traditional IRC (Internet Relay Chat), but also offers graphical images of people mimicking the statements made in text. For example, if you specify to shake hands with your chat buddy, the virtual character will do the same on the screen. - Read more

A free chat community that's based around a series of message boards. Freeola Chat is a fun place to talk about games, gossip, films, life and more. By participating in the discussions, visitors have a chance of being singled out to win �?30 worth of Argos or Amazon vouchers. If you're feeling creative, you can even start your own forum, and take charge with moderation privileges. - Read more

This site offers a range of free emoticon (smiley) installer packs for MSN messenger. Using these, you can add additional emoticons to your MSN Messenger program and liven up your conversations with all kinds of quirky and fun images. There are numerous installer packs available here so be sure to check them all out. Some of the packs include crazy animals, football themes and gangster smileys. - Read more