Yahoo is rolling back its famously generous storage offerings. As of late July 2025, the free storage limit for Yahoo Mail has been slashed from 1 TB (1,000 GB) to a more restrictive 20 GB, marking a dramatic shift for long-time users.

What This Means for Users

• Free accounts are now capped at 20 GB. Once this limit is exceeded, users will be unable to send or receive emails until they delete content or upgrade.

• Yahoo will begin enforcing this limit starting August 27, 2025—users over the cap may face a “locked” inbox.

• Yahoo Mail Plus subscribers will also see storage capped—previously 5 TB, now reduced to just 200 GB—and are still subject to ads.

New Storage Plans

To help users manage their inboxes, Yahoo now offers tiered paid options:

• 100 GB: $1.99/month

• 1 TB: $9.99/month

• Mail Plus (200 GB): Includes ad-free inbox, priority support, and enhanced privacy controls; can be combined with storage plans for up to 1.2 TB total.

Tools & Recommendations

Yahoo is rolling out new tools to help users manage storage efficiently:

• A real-time storage dashboard

• Tools for sorting and identifying large attachments

• Attachment managers to help clear space quickly

If you want to stay on the free tier, here’s what to do:

1. Check your current usage via Settings > More Settings > Storage in Yahoo Mail.

2. Delete large or old emails, and empty your Trash and Spam to actually free up space.

3. Consider upgrading if you need uninterrupted access or the convenience of an ad-free experience.

Outlook

This major reduction—from 1 TB to 20 GB—is a difficult adjustment for long-time users who trusted Yahoo as a reliable archive for years. While the new tools and subscription tiers offer options, many users may find themselves cleaning out years of emails or shifting to other platforms.

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