Yahoo Search

Easily find the information you need when you're on the go.

Yahoo · com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.search

4.5 out of 5 (13 ratings) 10M+ downloads v5.6.6 87.8 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.6.6 (8934)
Updated: Jun 25, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 87.8 MB
Requires: Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Permissions: 11 (3 sensitive)
Website: mobile.yahoo.com/search
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Yahoo Search is an app by Yahoo in the Books & Reference category. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM (legacy) and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 3.3.2, the minimum Android version rose from 2.3.3 to 4.4. It asks for 11 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: precise location, record audio and approximate location. Compared with version 3.3.2, it adds 3 new permissions (“Google Play install referrer”, “Prevent the device from sleeping” and “Receive push notifications”) and drops 7 (“Authenticate accounts”, “Change configuration”, “Find accounts on the device” and 4 more).

Ratings

4.5out of 513 ratings

5 ★77%
4 ★0%
3 ★15%
2 ★8%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v5.6.6

• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Yahoo Search gives fast answers when you're on the go. Navigate between search results seamlessly with the minimalist design. Features include: - Search when you're on the go to help you find answers and services faster. - Quick answers with live sports scores, videos, images, and related search suggestions. Helpful tips • Swipe right to toggle between web, image and video results. • Clear your search history and set Safe Search preferences in Settings. • Refine your query by tapping the arrows next to keyword suggestions. We are committed to building brands customers love and would appreciate your feedback. Please comment here: [email protected]

Version history

3 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v3.3.2. Since v5.6.6 it requires Android 4.4+.

v5.6.6 LATEST Jun 25, 2026 87.8 MB TRUSTED v3.3.2 Jan 14, 2015 5.8 MB TRUSTED v3.0.6 Jun 16, 2013 2.5 MB WARNING

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 25, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Yahoo! Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jun 25, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 25, 2026
Signed byCN=Yahoo! mobile CA, OU=Yahoo! mobile, O=Yahoo! Inc., L=Sunnyvale, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)BE:F3:23:62:C0:9F:50:80:7E:02:5F:AD:8E:1F:78:A8:C3:4A:38:05
File MD5e8af66b74f754c2eee87d63704068c81
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

Yahoo Search requests 11 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Yahoo inter app (custom) com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.permissions.YAHOO_INTER_APP

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Microphone android.hardware.microphone
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Yahoo Search APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Yahoo Search for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.4 or later. Version 3.3.2 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 2.3.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.3.2 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Yahoo Search APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e8af66b74f754c2eee87d63704068c81.