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1. • • After almost three decades, the once-popular instant messaging client is finally shutting down. On Friday, the ICQ website posted a simple message: "ICQ will stop working from June 26."
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     ICQ, One of the Oldest Instant Messengers, Is Shutting Down

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   Does ICQ still work?

   • See our ethics statement. Your ICQ number is finally shuffling off to the great beyond. Russian company VK, which has been the service’s steward since 2010, published a message Friday that simply reads, “ICQ will stop working from June 26th,” and implores users to switch to its other chat solutions.

   ICQ is shutting down after almost 28 years - The Verge

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   When does ICQ stop working?

   • The end for ICQ came not with a bang, but a whimper: A simple, two-line message at icq.com states, "ICQ will stop working from June 26. You can chat with friends in VK Messenger, and colleagues in VK WorkSpace." Not the sendoff it deserved by any measure, but I do take some small comfort in knowing that at least it's not getting into NFTs.

   We'll Miss You: Pioneering instant messaging program ICQ is finally

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   Is ICQ going out of business?

   • Besides tech, he is interested in fighting games, movies, anime, and mechanical watches. The once-popular messaging and VOIP platform ICQ is scheduled to shut down on June 26. It was introduced almost thirty years ago and gained an impressive userbase during the pre-social media era.

   90s instant messaging service shuts down after 28 years — ICQ will stop

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   Is ICQ still a popular IM platform?

   • Of the previously mentioned IM platforms, MSN Messenger was the first to close in 2014, followed by AIM in 2017, and Yahoo Messenger in 2018. But, ICQ survived. AOL sold the service to VK in 2010 for $187.5 million where it continued to serve a dedicated user base. According to VK, there were roughly 11 million ICQ users in 2022.

   Instant messaging service ICQ is shutting down after 27 years

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   Is ICQ still operating in 2024?

   • Some may be surprised to learn that ICQ was still operating as of mid 2024, although it no longer was under active development. In its years, the platform shifted its focus toward desktop applications (Windows, Mac, and even Linux) and included a web-based version that runs in browsers.

   What Ever Happened to ICQ? - TechSpot

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   What are alternatives to ICQ?

   • The alternative recommendations are messaging platforms belonging to VK, a Russia-based social media platform popular in the country and works much like Facebook. VK acquired ICQ in 2010 from AOL, which had bought the service in 1998. ICQ is considered one of, if not the earliest instant messaging service on the internet.

   Instant messaging service ICQ is shutting down after 27 years

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3. www.theverge.com › 2024/5/25 › 24164579ICQ is shutting down after almost 28 years - The Verge

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   May 25, 2024 · Your ICQ number is finally shuffling off to the great beyond. Russian company VK, which has been the service’s steward since 2010, published a message Friday that simply reads, “ICQ will stop...

4. www.pcgamer.com › software › well-miss-youWe'll Miss You: Pioneering instant messaging program ICQ is ...

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   May 24, 2024 · The end for ICQ came not with a bang, but a whimper: A simple, two-line message at icq.com states, "ICQ will stop working from June 26. You can chat with friends in VK Messenger, and...

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5. www.techspot.com › article › 1771-icqWhat Ever Happened to ICQ? - TechSpot

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   May 24, 2024 · ICQ is no longer offered on the App Store or the Google Play Store, that stopped around 2022 when its owner started favoring the VK messenger platform instead. Some may be surprised to learn that...

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6. www.tomshardware.com › software › applications90s instant messaging service shuts down after 28 years — ICQ ...

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   May 25, 2024 · Once popular messaging service ICQ (short for I Seek You) will finally shut its operations on June 26, almost 28 years since its launch in 1996. The messaging platform peaked at nine million...

7. mashable.com › article › icq-instant-messagingInstant messaging service ICQ is shutting down after 27 years

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   May 26, 2024 · ICQ, a once-popular instant messaging service, announced on Friday via its website that it would be shutting down next month. "ICQ will stop working from June 26," reads a message on...

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8. www.bleepingcomputer.com › news › softwareICQ messenger shuts down after almost 28 years - BleepingComputer

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   May 24, 2024 · The last large-scale update of ICQ was carried out in 2020, amid self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ICQ employees will join the VK Messenger and VK WorkSpace product teams.

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   May 24, 2024 · ICQ will stop working on June 26. It's encouraging users to migrate to a messaging app from Russia-based VK, its parent company.