YouTube
0 user reports in the last hour
Operational
No problems detected
YouTube is Google's video hosting platform and the world's largest video-sharing site, serving over two billion logged-in users per month with content in every genre.
Reports over the last 24 hours
Peak at 09:00
Most reported problems
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Having trouble with YouTube?
YouTube Not Working for You? It Might Not Be an Outage
If the status above shows no ongoing outage but YouTube isn't loading for you, the problem is likely on your side or with your internet provider.
Common Reasons YouTube Stops Working
- YouTube CDN or regional video delivery network experiencing issues
- Specific feature outage (comments, search, or Shorts) while video playback works
- Slow buffering due to ISP throttling YouTube traffic — common during peak hours
- Browser extension (e.g., ad blocker) breaking YouTube's player after an update
- Age-restricted content requiring sign-in; signed-out users may see errors
How to Fix YouTube Not Working
- Check the status above for known YouTube infrastructure issues
- Reduce video quality to 480p or 360p if buffering — may be a bandwidth issue
- Disable browser extensions, especially ad blockers, and reload YouTube
- Try youtube.com in an incognito tab to rule out login or cookie issues
- Switch to a different browser or the YouTube app on mobile
- If your ISP throttles YouTube, a VPN can help you get unthrottled speeds
Outage history
No incidents in the last 30 days