Messaging, the way it used to feel
YAIM is a modern instant messenger inspired by the classic MSN and ICQ era — built for presence, simple status, and direct conversations without the noise of modern social apps.
Install YAIM as an app
YAIM installs straight from your browser — no download, and it updates itself. Pick your device:
Chrome or Edge on Windows, Linux or ChromeOS
- Open chat.yaim.im in Chrome or Edge.
- Click the install icon at the right end of the address bar. No icon? Open the browser menu and choose in Chrome, or in Edge.
- YAIM opens in its own window. Pin it to your taskbar to keep it one click away.
Safari on macOS Sonoma or later — or Chrome / Edge
- Open chat.yaim.im in Safari.
- Choose , then click Add.
- Launch YAIM from the Dock or Launchpad like any other app.
Using Chrome or Edge on your Mac? Follow the PC steps instead.
Safari on iOS / iPadOS
- Open chat.yaim.im in Safari.
- Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow).
- Scroll down, tap Add to Home Screen, then Add.
- Open YAIM from your Home Screen and allow notifications when asked.
On iPhone and iPad, message notifications only work in the Home Screen app (iOS 16.4 or later).
Chrome on Android
- Open chat.yaim.im in Chrome.
- Tap Install when Chrome offers it, or open the menu and tap ( on some phones).
- Open YAIM from your home screen or app drawer and allow notifications.
Firefox or another browser? YAIM runs in any modern browser tab — use one of the browsers above to install it as an app. Coming from the old desktop app? Install YAIM here, sign in with the same account, then uninstall the old app.