Pidgin vs. Yahoo! Messenger: eine gute Linux-Alternative?

Pidgin als Linux-Alternative zu Yahoo! Messenger

Aktualisiert am 18. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Pidgin is a functional replacement for Yahoo! Messenger, especially for users who value cross-platform messaging and protocol flexibility. It supports multiple accounts, contact lists with presence, chat logging, and file transfers where the underlying protocol allows. While it doesn’t support Yahoo!'s proprietary protocol anymore (which was dropped from Pidgin after Yahoo! shut down), it excels for users migrating to active protocols like XMPP, IRC, or Matrix. It’s best suited for technically inclined users comfortable with manual setup and limited voice calling support.

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Chat window showing multiple chats

Was gleich funktioniert

Both support instant messaging with contact lists and presence status
Enable file transfers between users
Allow simultaneous login to multiple accounts
Store chat history locally
Offer cross-platform availability (Linux, Windows, macOS)

Was anders ist

Pidgin no longer supports the Yahoo! Messenger protocol (discontinued)
No built-in voice calling beyond basic protocol support
Interface is more utilitarian, less consumer-focused
Requires plugins for advanced features like encryption
Relies on external protocols, not a single proprietary network

Ihre Yahoo! Messenger-Dateien öffnen

Pidgin cannot directly import Yahoo! Messenger chat logs or contact lists, as there is no standard import filter for its proprietary formats. If logs were stored in plain text or HTML, they can be manually archived, but no automated migration path exists. Users should export any important data from Yahoo! Messenger backups before switching. Third-party tools may exist for conversion, but compatibility is not guaranteed.

Von Yahoo! Messenger zu Pidgin wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install Pidgin from your distribution’s repository or Flathub
Identify which modern protocols your contacts use (e.g., XMPP, IRC)
Create accounts on supported services if needed
Add your accounts to Pidgin via Accounts > Add
Enable file transfer and logging in preferences
Use plugins like OTR or spell-check if desired

Wichtige Funktionen von Pidgin

Unterstützt über 30 Chat-Protokolle über libpurple
Gleichzeitige Anmeldung bei mehreren Konten
Plugin-System für Erweiterungen (z. B. OTR-Verschlüsselung, Rechtschreibprüfung)
Gruppierung von Buddies und Statusmeldungen
Dateiübertragung für unterstützte Protokolle
Anpassbare Themes und Emoticons
Protokollierung von Chats in lokale Dateien
Portable Version über Flatpak

Pidgin unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub im.pidgin.Pidgin

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install pidgin

Debiansudo apt install pidgin

Fedorasudo dnf install pidgin

openSUSEsudo zypper install pidgin

Häufige Fragen

Can Pidgin still connect to Yahoo! Messenger?

No. Yahoo! Messenger was discontinued in 2018, and Pidgin dropped support for its protocol. You cannot log in to Yahoo! accounts in current versions.

Does Pidgin support voice calls like Yahoo! Messenger did?

Only indirectly. Some protocols like XMPP support voice calling with additional setup, but Pidgin itself does not include built-in voice calling features.

Is my chat history safe and accessible in Pidgin?

Yes. Pidgin logs all conversations to local text files by default, stored in ~/.purple/logs. You can search and archive them manually.

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