Yahoo Messenger officially bids farewell

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Today, on the exact date of 17/7/2018, marks the official end of Yahoo Messenger. The legendary messaging app, which has been a staple for over two decades with hundreds of millions of registered users, now vanishes into history.

About a month and a half ago, Yahoo! announced the immediate shutdown of Yahoo Messenger on 17/7.

In their support post, Yahoo stated that the company will cease support for Yahoo Messenger after 17/7. This means that after 17/7, the service will no longer be operational, and users will be unable to access their chat histories.

Yahoo Messenger officially bids farewell

Upon visiting the Yahoo Messenger homepage, users will receive a notification stating that the service has officially shut down as of 17/7/2018. It suggests users switch to alternative messaging services such as Facebook Messenger, Viber, Telegram, Line, Skype, and many others.

Users have an additional 6 months to download their chat history.

Users will have an additional 6 months to download their chat history, Yahoo Messenger messages to their computer or other devices, starting from today, 17/7.

To download your chat history, Yahoo Messenger messages, first you need to visit the download request page, log in with your Yahoo ID, choose a verification method, then download the stored conversations. Yahoo! will send you messages, chat history to the email address you provide.

Will Yahoo Squirrel soon replace Yahoo Messenger?

Currently, Yahoo! hasn't introduced any app to replace Yahoo Messenger. Not long ago, the company launched a new group chat app called Yahoo Squirrel, promising to compete with other messaging platforms in the market.

Yahoo Squirrel is a group chat app, only for invited users. The app is currently available in beta version for the Android and iOS mobile ecosystem. Additionally, the company hasn't disclosed any further information about the official release date of the app.

- For Android, download Yahoo Squirrel here
- For iOS, iPhone, iPad, download Yahoo Squirrel here

Now, you can easily share photos and files by simply dragging and dropping on the Skype messaging app. Specifically, the Skype 8.0 update enables photo sharing via drag and drop with a file size limit of up to 300MB and some other interesting features.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official end date of Yahoo Messenger and why did it shut down?

The official end date of Yahoo Messenger is July 17, 2018. Yahoo! announced the immediate shutdown due to declining usage and to focus on other services. This historic messaging app had been operational for over two decades.

How can users download their chat history from Yahoo Messenger after shutdown?

To download your chat history from Yahoo Messenger, visit the download request page and log in with your Yahoo ID. Choose a verification method and then follow the prompts to download your stored conversations, which will be sent to your provided email address.

Is there a replacement for Yahoo Messenger currently available?

No, there is currently no direct replacement for Yahoo Messenger. Yahoo! has launched a group chat app called Yahoo Squirrel, which is in beta testing and only available to invited users, but it is not a direct successor.

What alternative messaging services can users switch to after Yahoo Messenger's shutdown?

After the shutdown of Yahoo Messenger, users can switch to various alternative messaging services such as Facebook Messenger, Viber, Telegram, Line, and Skype. These platforms offer similar functionalities for messaging and communication.

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