Statements (214)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Java_Message_Service_(JMS)
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| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:Verizon_Communications
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Yahoo_Inc.
Yahoo Inc. acquired it in 1998 |
| gptkbp:advertising |
sponsored content
display ads |
| gptkbp:api |
Yahoo Messenger API
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| gptkbp:availability |
free
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| gptkbp:cancellation_reason |
technological advancements
increased competition changing user preferences shift to mobile messaging company strategy change focus on core services merger with Verizon Media restructuring of Yahoo Inc. |
| gptkbp:chat_rooms |
private messaging
public chat rooms |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Viber
gptkb:Facebook_Messenger gptkb:Slack gptkb:Snapchat gptkb:Whats_App gptkb:AOL_Instant_Messenger gptkb:Telegram gptkb:Skype gptkb:MSN_Messenger |
| gptkbp:demographics |
professionals
young adults teenagers business professionals casual users |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Yahoo_Inc.
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| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Yahoo_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:2018
July 17, 2018 decline in usage |
| gptkbp:emoticons |
animated emoticons
static emoticons |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
gptkb:2018
July 17, 2018 |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:stickers
file sharing chat rooms search functionality text messaging spam filtering multi-device support screen sharing themes group chats video conferencing bots video calls voice calls location sharing block users voice messages integration with social media dark mode status messages customizable avatars voice filters emoticons message history custom emoticons video filters custom status chat history export report users file transfer limits integration with Yahoo Groups integration with Yahoo Mail |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:2016
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| gptkbp:first_released |
gptkb:1998
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced modern messaging apps
pioneered online communication |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Yahoo Messenger
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| gptkbp:integration |
gptkb:Twitter
gptkb:Flickr gptkb:Linked_In gptkb:Yahoo_Mail gptkb:Yahoo_Groups gptkb:Tumblr gptkb:Facebook |
| gptkbp:interface |
gptkb:user_interface
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Japanese gptkb:Spanish gptkb:German Chinese English |
| gptkbp:language_support |
gptkb:French
gptkb:Japanese gptkb:Spanish gptkb:German Chinese English multiple languages |
| gptkbp:latest_version |
gptkb:2016
gptkb:Yahoo_Messenger_0.8.288 0.8.288 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:ICQ
gptkb:AOL_Instant_Messenger gptkb:Skype gptkb:MSN_Messenger cultural impact one of the first instant messaging services pioneering instant messaging influenced other messaging apps |
| gptkbp:license |
proprietary license
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| gptkbp:market |
global
instant messaging market |
| gptkbp:market_share |
declined significantly
declined after 2010 |
| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
gptkb:advertising_campaigns
partnerships viral marketing |
| gptkbp:monetization |
advertising revenue
subscription model |
| gptkbp:notable_features |
gptkb:stickers
chat rooms file transfer screen sharing themes group chats voice messaging video conferencing bots status messages |
| gptkbp:notifications |
push notifications
|
| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Linux
gptkb:Android gptkb:Web gptkb:i_OS gptkb:mac_OS gptkb:Windows |
| gptkbp:platforms |
gptkb:Android
gptkb:i_OS gptkb:mac_OS gptkb:Windows |
| gptkbp:protocol |
gptkb:Yahoo_Protocol
proprietary Yahoo Messenger Protocol |
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1998
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| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Yahoo_Messenger_2016_version
gptkb:Yahoo_Messenger_11.0 gptkb:Yahoo_Chat gptkb:Yahoo_Messenger_2016 Yahoo Messenger (2016) Yahoo Messenger 2018 |
| gptkbp:revenue |
gptkb:subscription_service
gptkb:advertising |
| gptkbp:security |
encryption
two-factor authentication end-to-end encryption end-to-end encryption (not available in all versions) |
| gptkbp:security_features |
two-factor authentication
spam filtering end-to-end encryption block users |
| gptkbp:status |
offline messaging
presence indicators |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Yahoo_Messenger_11.0
gptkb:Yahoo_Chat gptkb:Yahoo_Messenger_2016 Yahoo Messenger (2016) Yahoo Messenger 2018 |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:software
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| gptkbp:user |
Yahoo accounts required
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| gptkbp:user_base |
millions of users
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| gptkbp:user_interface |
gptkb:Notification_Center
gptkb:user_interface gptkb:mobile_app chat rooms customizable themes notifications search functionality web interface emoji support status updates keyboard shortcuts contact list chat history user guide settings menu status messages message archiving message search contact list management quick access toolbar custom status messages message notifications block users feature offline messaging tabbed conversations mobile interface notification sounds search function sticker support help section drag and drop file sharing voice message feature emoticon picker video message feature mobile app interface desktop app interface group chat feature video chat window file transfer window voice chat window |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Yahoo!
gptkb:Yahoo |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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