Yahoo! Status API

The Yahoo! Status API lets your application display a user's status and allows the user to update their universal status message right from your application. That status is then syndicated to all of the user's connections and friends on Yahoo!. More viral distribution means increased reach and engagement for your application. And, via secure OAuth, it's all done in a manner that respects user privacy and allows the user to select who can see their status.

How Do I Get Started?

1. Get an API Key
2. Read the online documentation
3. Learn about OAuth
4. Get our Yahoo! Social API SDKs or Flash SDK (optional)

Using the API or Web Service

Overview

The Status API will allow your application to display and update a user's universal status message across Yahoo!. This status can be seen on and updated from Yahoo!'s new homepage, Profiles, Mail, and the Yahoo! Mobile App.

Flash Support

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Support and Community

Questions and suggestions on the Status API are discussed on the Yahoo! Status Developer Community forum. If you have questions or need technical support, please use this forum.

Rate Limits

The Status API service is limited to 5,000 queries per IP per day.

Terms of Use

Use of the Yahoo! Status API is governed by the Yahoo! APIs Terms of Use.