What Are Quids on Chatroulette and How Do They Work?
Quids are Chatroulette's free in-app currency. You earn them by using the platform and spend them to unlock the "top users" filter, which lets you meet the people most users want to talk to. According to Chatroulette's own site, Quids are earned and spent within the app — there is no indication they are bought with real money, and the starting balance is 15.
How you earn Quids
Chatroulette lists three earning figures on its site:
| Action | Quids |
|---|---|
| Starting balance | +15 |
| Max per chat | +50 |
| Someone chooses you | +3 |
So a new user begins with 15 Quids, can earn up to 50 in a single chat, and picks up 3 when another user selects them. The site does not break down exactly what triggers the "+50 max per chat" — it reads as a ceiling on what one conversation can earn, not a guaranteed amount.
What you spend Quids on
The only documented use is the "top users" filter. Chatroulette describes top users as "the people that most Chatroulette users want to speak to," and states you can spend Quids to meet them using that filter. If you don't care about matching with popular users, you can ignore Quids entirely — the core random video chat doesn't require them.
What the site does not say
- No pricing signals, payment links, or payment platforms appear on the page, so there's no evidence Quids are purchasable with real money.
- No exchange rate, expiration policy, or refund terms are given.
- The exact earn rate per minute or per interaction isn't specified beyond the three numbers above.
Practical takeaway
Treat Quids as a usage reward rather than a paywall currency. Chat normally, let your balance build from the starting 15 plus whatever you earn per chat and per selection, then spend it when you specifically want to filter for top users. If you want to verify current behavior, the figures above come from Chatroulette's homepage as of the source material — check the live site before relying on exact amounts.