The Yahoo Mail service has been experiencing widespread issues as of today, December 22, 2025. Users across the United States are reporting difficulties accessing their email accounts, sending or receiving messages, and encountering error messages indicating that the service is temporarily unavailable.
Downdetector, a popular platform for tracking outages, has recorded nearly 11,000 reports by 12:23 PM Pacific Time, with complaints surging from 5,000 at 11:51 AM to 9,000 by 12:09 PM. The issue appears to be affecting users nationwide, with many citing the inability to send or receive emails since around 2 PM EDT.
Yahoo Status, another service that monitors outages and downtime, confirms that Yahoo Mail is currently experiencing issues, with reports of users having trouble accessing the service. The outage map on Downdetector shows widespread problems across the country, with users in various locations reporting the same issues.
The outage has led to a flurry of social media reports and discussions, as frustrated users take to platforms like Twitter to express their concerns and seek updates on the situation.
While the exact cause of the outage is not yet clear, users are advised to stay vigilant and avoid falling for scams offering fake support or asking for personal information.
Yahoo has not yet issued an official statement regarding the outage, but users are encouraged to check the official Yahoo Status page or follow updates on social media for the latest information.
For those experiencing issues, it may be helpful to check the outage map on Downdetector or Yahoo Status to see if the problem is widespread or localized to a specific region.
In the meantime, users are advised to be patient and monitor the situation closely for any updates or resolutions from Yahoo. It is always a good idea to have a backup email service or alternative communication methods in place during such outages.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.
