List of defunct instant messaging platforms

Below is a List of defunct instant messaging platforms.

Name * When discontinued * Type of client

A

• AIM, Shutdown 2017 – Single protocol

C

• ChatON, Shutdown 2015

E

• Emesene, Shutdown 2013 – MSNP

G

• Gizmo5, Shutdown 2011 – Multi protocol
• GMX Multi Messenger
• Google Talk, Shutdown 2017 – XMPP (Jabber)

I

• IChat,

M

• Meebo, Shutdown 2012
• Microsoft Messenger service, Shutdown 2014

O

• OoVoo, Shutdown 2017

P

• PowWow, Shutdown 2001

S

• Skype Qik

T

• Talk City, Shutdown 2002

W

• Windows Live Messenger, Shutdown 2014 – MSNP
• Windows Messenger, Shutdown 2014 – MSNP

X

• Xfire

Y

• Yahoo Messenger, Shutdown 2018