Yahoo! Messenger — Linux alternatives

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Yahoo! Messenger was Yahoo's instant messaging client, discontinued in 2018.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Yahoo! Messenger does for you? Below are 3 Linux alternatives in the Internet category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Internet Platform: Windows

3 Linux alternatives to Yahoo! Messenger

Pidgin

Pidgin is a free, multi-protocol instant messaging client for Linux, Windows and Mac.

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60% match

Empathy

Empathy was GNOME's default multi-protocol instant messaging and VoIP client.

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20% match

Kopete

Kopete is a multi-protocol instant messaging client for KDE.

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20% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Yahoo! Messenger?

Based on community votes, Pidgin is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Yahoo! Messenger on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Yahoo! Messenger run natively on Linux?

Yahoo! Messenger does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 3 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Yahoo! Messenger free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.