About Natter: Come for the Chat, Stay for the Company
Join freeNatter is a chat community for adults who would rather talk than swipe. Come in and have a natter, make friends from the comfort of home, and if a chat turns into a date, lovely.
What is Natter, honestly?
A chat site where people come to talk: in live chat rooms, in private messages and in group chats, from their own sofa. Friendship and romance are both welcome here, and we won't pretend otherwise: many chats on Natter turn into dates.
The invitation is in the name: come in and have a Natter. Say hello, fill up your Natter box with good company and see where it goes. You might find a natter buddy for the evenings when the telly's rubbish, or someone you'd like to meet for a drink.
Anyone who strikes up a conversation with you here has come for much the same reason you have: a bit of company and someone new to get to know. That takes a lot of the awkwardness out of the first hello.
Who is Natter for?
Anyone 18 or over who likes a proper conversation before deciding whether they like someone, and anyone at home after a long day who fancies some company.
Maybe you're a bit bored of scrolling. Maybe you're a bit lonely, or quietly hoping to meet someone. You don't need a reason beyond fancying a chat, and nobody minds if you turn up in your slippers.
What are Natter's house rules?
Every good natter needs a few ground rules. These are Natter's, and the admins step in when someone ignores them.
- Grown-ups only
- Natter is strictly for adults. If you're under 18, this isn't the place for you.
- Be genuine, no selling
- Chat as yourself, for yourself. No advertising, no sales pitches, no flogging anything.
- Be kind
- Treat people the way you'd like to be treated, and if someone isn't your type, let them down gently.
- Be tolerant
- Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and hate of any kind have no place here. Everyone is welcome, whatever their background.
- Be safe
- Keep early chats on Natter, where they can be monitored. Never share your bank details, and never send money or gift cards, whatever the story.
- Be discreet
- Spot a member out and about? Only say hello if they've told you that's fine.
- Respect boundaries
- No means no, so move on. Ask before you share an image, and never push anyone further than they want to go.
- Keep it legal
- Nothing illegal, in messages or in pictures.
Why might you meet people from partner sites?
Natter belongs to a network of sites that share their members. That means someone who signed up on a partner site may find your profile and send you a message, and the same goes the other way round. It's no secret: clause 16 of the member terms sets it out, and the terms are linked at the foot of every page.
Your sofa, your pace, your people
Say hello in a room, see who says hello back, and take it from there.
What keeps the chat friendly and safe?
Admins moderate the chat rooms. You chat under a username, so your real name and email stay private, and only your nearest town or city is shown. You can block anyone instantly, report a member from inside the site and take an ID check at no charge, which adds a badge to your profile. Uploads are screened by software and human reviewers, and if you ever need a hand, the support team is there by chat and messaging, day and night.
The checks are optional, so a little caution goes a long way. Read how to stay safe on Natter before your first chat, and again before you meet anyone. The platform Natter runs on also takes part in the Online Dating and Discovery Association's work on safety standards.
Where do Natter members chat from?
Natter members chat from the UK, Ireland, the US, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, and each country has its own page about chatting from there.
Questions about Natter
Is Natter really a dating site in disguise?
A little, and we're happy to admit it. Natter is a chat site first, with live rooms, private messages and group chats, but many of those chats turn into dates, and likes, matches and search are there for when they do. The features page has the lot.
How old do you need to be to join?
18 or over, or the age of majority where you live if that's higher. Natter is strictly for adults, and you need an account to chat.
Why can members of partner sites see my profile?
Because Natter shares its members with a network of partner sites, as clause 16 of the member terms explains. It works both ways, so you can see and message them too, which means more people to natter with.
Does Natter run background checks?
No. The member terms say there are no criminal background checks, and nobody verifies what members say about themselves. The optional ID check adds a badge to a profile, but it's still wise to take your time and keep early chats on the site.
How much does Natter cost?
Joining is free, and everyone starts on the Free plan, which comes with a limited set of chat rooms and limited messaging. VIP and VIP+ are paid plans that add more, and the pricing page shows what each one costs.