Yahoo! Messenger PPC for Mac

Publisher's Description

More Products to Consider

  • Yahoo Messenger (Cl...
    Exchange online messages that appear as soon as they're sent.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Skype
    Make and receive phone calls and hold cross-platform webcam cha...
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Mozilla Thunderbird
    Read e-mail and news the way you want it, with intelligent junk...
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Viber
    Send free messages and make free calls to other Viber users, on...
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Yahoo! Messenger
    Connect with all your friends instantly.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Camfrog Video Chat
    Hear, see, and chat with many people at a time.

    This download is served from an external site

    close

    NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

    Continue to download

    Sponsored Products

    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • ManyCam for Mac
    Use your webcam with multiple apps & add cool graphics & effect...
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Facebook Exporter f...
    Export to Facebook directly from iPhoto.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Skype Spanish/Engli...
    Localized version.

    This download is served from an external site

    close

    NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

    Continue to download

    Sponsored Products

    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Attachment Tamer
    Take control of email attachments in Apple Mail.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Outlook MSG Viewer
    View Outlook .msg email and contact files on Mac.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Mailings
    Bulk e-mailer for sending personalized messages; track messages...
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Instantbird
    Talk to all your friends with a single application.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Microsoft Messenger
    Instant messaging tool.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Netscape X
    Web browser.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Multi Skype Launche...
    Use more than one Skype account at once.

    This download is served from an external site

    close

    NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

    Continue to download

    Sponsored Products

    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Apple iPod Reset Ut...
    For iPod shuffle 1st & 2nd generation.

    This download is served from an external site

    close

    NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

    Continue to download

    Sponsored Products

    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • ooVoo
    Video chat/calling tool; see up to 6 friends at once.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • EarthLink TotalAcce...
    Software for their service.

    This download is served from an external site

    close

    NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

    Continue to download

    Sponsored Products

    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • BirdDrop
    View Twitter's mobile site from your menu bar.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • X-Lite
    VoIP softphone for SIP networks, pbx like features.
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Zinio Reader
    Read online print media content.

    This download is served from an external site

    close

    NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

    Continue to download

    Sponsored Products

    Visit Site
  • My Yahoo!
    Widget to check Yahoo! mail, read headlines, search...

    This download is served from an external site

    close

    NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

    Continue to download

    Sponsored Products

    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
  • Horcrux
    Automatically backup your mail from any IMAP-supported accounts...
    Download

    Installed

    Smart Install
All User Reviews
  • All versions:

    1.9 stars

    out of 98 votes

    • 5 star: 9
    • 4 star: 6
    • 3 star: 13
    • 2 star: 13
    • 1 star: 57
  • Current version:

    2.6 stars

    out of 9 votes

    • 5 star: 1
    • 4 star: 1
    • 3 star: 3
    • 2 star: 1
    • 1 star: 3
  • My rating:

    0 stars

    Write review

Results 1-9 of 9

  • 2.0 stars

    "You're better off with Skype"

    November 22, 2011  |  

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Pros

    Webcam
    Voice calls (along with text chat or webcam)
    Ease of use and set-up
    Convenient
    Simple, basic and practical enough for most uses
    Cheap (free)
    Everyone in other countries use it, so if you like talking internationally, it was the go-to app.

    Cons

    They have stopped supporting Mac version.
    Buggy (crashes frequently)
    Does not integrate with other apps
    A Windows program trying to be Mac friendly

    Summary

    Use Yahoo! Messenger for Mac (but after all these years it's still a beta program) if your correspondents use Yahoo! also. It's fairly easy to set up and ubiquitous around the world. But it's buggy and crashes a lot for both parties, regardless of OS, Mac or PC. Still, it's nice when it works, for webcam chat.

    NOTE: Yahoo! says it no longer supports (as of Nov. 15, 2011) Mac for Messenger. It recommends using iChat if you have Lion, because it will integrate your Contacts list. That's the only value.

    (But iChat STILL will not webcam connect with anyone who isn't also using iChat, regardless of having your Yahoo! contacts list.)

    I'd recommend transitioning to Skype for the broadest acceptance of use.

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

  • 5.0 stars

    "I use yahoo messenger to contact friends"

    November 2, 2011  |   By terrys01

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Pros

    It is so conveniant when I happen to have questions for family and friends that I want to ask and they come online and have'nt had a chance to call or they do'nt have a phone

    Cons

    As of this time I have'nt had very many cons with using yahoo messenger,and those were so minor that they are'nt even worth mentioning

    Summary

    I really think it is so great to be able to chat with a friend or family member and be able to see their faces while doing so with no cost what so ever

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

  • 3.0 stars

    "It sucks but it makes best use of Yahoo!'s services.""

    October 28, 2011  |   By vuthisam1509

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Pros

    webcam, voice calls, "I'm Mobile", integrates with Mac

    Cons

    slow, crashes a lot, several features found on Windows version missing (i.e. GMs and video calling), not really easy to use, ugly, does not integrate as good as other cli

    Summary

    And I absolutely need a Yahoo! client. I'm too used to Yahoo!'s client.

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

  • 3.0 stars

    "It sucks but it makes best use of Yahoo!'s services."

    March 5, 2011  |   By 121mm

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Pros

    webcam, voice calls, "I'm Mobile", integrates with Mac

    Cons

    slow, crashes a lot, several features found on Windows version missing (i.e. GMs and video calling), not really easy to use, ugly, does not integrate as good as other clients

    Summary

    The only reason that I'm stuck with using this software is that it makes best use of Yahoo!'s services. Y!M has some very cool perks like buzzing and voice calls, and only this client takes full advantage of everything it has to offer in one package. As opposed to using, say, Trillian for text and Skype for video calls. And besides, in my social circle, all accounts are Yahoo!

    But several other fun features are notably absent. The most notable among these is group messaging. GMs are absolutely essential in my social circle, and absence of this said feature has had me in gripes. Another essential feature missing is video calling. You can always have the webcam on and make a call, but absence of this unified service is rather annoying. Plus, I can't view a Windows webcam - well, in my several attempts, not one was successful. It's probably a bug or maybe the circumstances aren't right, but it still ads to the annoyance factor.

    Yes, there is ample integration with Mac - I can choose my playing iTunes track and set it as my status. I can also assign Address Book cards to my contacts. But the latter is rather difficult to do if you have lots of contacts. Maybe there's a batch processor somewhere that I can't find but not finding it adds another annoyance. Another feature present that I had to dig up beneath countless settings is the Buzz button. And when you dig it up, they place it in a very ugly position. And pressing it is reveals an ugly BUZZ! I prefer the Windows execution better.

    It's also incredibly ugly. The conversation windows are the prime example. Mismatch of colors, ugly buttons, they have it all.

    Of course, there are benefits over the Windows version. Omission of certain features (i.e. IMvironments and theming) make the client much faster and usable, albeit more boring. The interface is much more streamlined. But then, the whole thing is too anorexic for its own good. I prefer an obese client than one that takes out too many of the useful features and leave behind such a bare bones client.

    Nevertheless, it is still much fatter than other clients. And this makes it slower than other Mac clients. Another big minus. It's still usable and fun, though. And I absolutely need a Yahoo! client. I'm too used to Yahoo!'s client.

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (1) (0)

  • 1.0 stars

    "Doesn't open, doesn't work!"

    December 6, 2010  |   By jschmigel

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Pros

    Use to be a great chat format

    Cons

    All of a sudden, definitely NOT Mac-friendly!

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

  • 3.0 stars

    "OSX version Not as feature complete as windows..."

    June 6, 2004  |   By Jacinta--2008

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Summary

    ...version
    This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
    After dumping my virus riddled windows computer for a mac, I have to say that the Mac version of Yahoo Instant Messenger is missing a lot of basic functionality that I had on windows.

    For one, Why cant I create an alias for my buddies? some of friends have obsure usernames, this should be a basic thing.

    Secondly, while I can view others web cams, why cant I talk using my mike and speakers. I mean every G3 Mac + has them built-in I think its a simple ask that the mac version be at least withing coey of the windows one.

    Can anyone recommend another client that does have these features on Mac OSX?

    J

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

  • 1.0 stars

    "complain to yahoo about their new version of..."

    September 26, 2003  |   By shish1

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Summary

    ...messenger
    This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
    I can't believe that Yahoo would put out a version that is so unstable for Mac OS9 users, and then disallow you to use the older working version. The best way to get them to get their sh*t together is to email yahoo directly about this. You can do this by going to this link and then clicking on the "No" button at the bottom: (replace the tt in the link below)

    h**p://help.yahoo.com/help/us/mesg/macmesg/macmesg-01.html

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

  • 1.0 stars

    "Same Problem"

    September 25, 2003  |   By VersionTrackerUserOpinion

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Summary

    This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
    It worked for one day, and now it freezes in 9.2.2. I have the older version, but when I reinastalled it, I got the same problem as the new one. I've tried trashing preferences, and nothing works.

    Until they fix it, I can not in good conscience recomend this version.

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

  • 4.0 stars

    "Slow framerates"

    September 24, 2003  |   By James F.--2008

    Version: Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3

    Summary

    This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
    With an iSight, it still has low frames less than 1 per second. I'm really hoping SuperWebcam will work better, but it doesnt seem to be with me.

    Reply to this review

    Was this review helpful? (0) (0)

Results 1-9 of 9

Add Your Review

or Log in or create an account to post a review.
You are logged in as . Please submit your review for Yahoo! Messenger PPC 2.5.3
Add Your Review

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited.
Click here to review our site terms of use.

Submit your reply

Submit

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited.
Click here to review our site terms of use.

cancel

E-mail this review

Submit cancel

Report offensive content

If you believe this comment is offensive or violates the CNET's Site Terms of Use, you can report it below (this will not automatically remove the comment). Once reported, our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed.

Select type of offense:

Offensive: Sexually explicit or offensive language
Spam: Advertisements or commercial links
Disruptive posting: Flaming or offending other users
Illegal activities: Promote cracked software, or other illegal content
Submit cancel

See more CNET content tagged:

Previous Versions:

Error

close

ERROR MESSAGE

If you think this is an error, please contact CNET TechTracker Support for further assistance.

Ok

Running Request

close

loading

Smart Install Software

close

CNET TechTracker will now automatically install software without requiring further action by you. (Note: This feature automatically accepts associated EULAs and third party applications on your behalf.)

You have selected the following software to Smart Install:

CNET TechTracker will attempt to install this software without interrupting you again. If an application requires manual installation, CNET TechTracker will download the installer and prompt you to take further action.

Proceed with Smart Install?

Confirm Standard Install Cancel

Submit a problem report for Yahoo! Messenger PPC

close

Please describe the problem you have with this software. This information will be sent to our editors for review.

Problem:

The CNET Installer isn't working as expected

The download link does not work

The software has a newer version

The software contains malware

Other

Description:

Please select a feedback type.

Please enter a description.

Submit Problem Report

Problem Report submitted

close

Thank you for submitting a problem report! The Download team is committed to providing you with accurate software information.

OK

This download is served from an external site

close

NOTICE: This link will open a connection to a third-party site. CNET cannot ensure the security of software that is hosted on external sites.

Continue to download

Sponsored Products

Installed

Smart Install
Yahoo! Messenger PPC for Mac