September 2nd, 2023 | Updated on April 17th, 2024
YouTube is a globally renowned video-sharing platform that revolutionized online content consumption.
Launched in 2005, it enables users to upload, view, and engage with a vast array of videos, spanning from entertainment and education to DIY tutorials and vlogs. With billions of users, YouTube has become an integral part of internet culture.
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YouTube Down?
On September 2, 2023, you can check the status of YouTube by visiting https://downdetector.com/status/youtube/, where you’ll find a chart displaying the volume of problem reports submitted in the last 24 hours in comparison to the usual reporting trends throughout the day.
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The YouTube outage map displays current reported problems and downtime, with a significant issue highlighted in the USA.
YouTube Reports From Social Media
is youtube like. not working for anyone else
— Augustine | Team Flare Real (@lysandrenation) September 2, 2023
Is YouTube broken? I don’t get anything when I go on the site. Just grey squares. Nothing loads.
— Cerinthe (@Purpurescens) September 2, 2023
hi, we’re aware that some YouTube TV channels are showing an error message saying “this video has been removed for violating YouTube’s Terms of Service”
we’re already on it & will keep you posted 🛠️
— TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) August 30, 2023
Is YouTube broken? I don’t get anything when I go on the site. Just grey squares. Nothing loads.
— Cerinthe (@Purpurescens) September 2, 2023
Update 1 [ 12 September 2023 ]
Today, on September 12, 2023, YouTube is experiencing an outage, rendering it inaccessible at the moment.
Let’s work together to pinpoint the issues causing this disruption and understand why YouTube is currently unavailable on 9/12/2023.
According to the Downdetector service’s graph, it is evident that 125 users have reported problems with YouTube in the last 24 hours. The major surge in reports began at 11:46 AM (IST), as per Downdetector’s data.
Mutuals who stream on Youtube. Does anyone have issues with stream elements not connecting to your youtube? I get no notifications of subs and I dont understand how to fix this. connected and reconnected so many times.
— Stephen | pronouncedsteven (@steevuhnnn) September 12, 2023
Update 2 [ 13 September 2023 ]
12:25 PM · Sep 13, 2023 (IST) YouTube users are encountering various issues, including video buffering, connectivity problems on YouTube TV, and bitrate issues with the YouTube app on Xbox.
@TeamYouTube My home area location won’t update, so I’m stuck watching Washington D.C. programming from CA. I’ve verified my location. I’ve updated my location area. Countless times. Not using a VPN. Unplugged TV for 30 sec. Still not working. Please advise.
— Tim Maxwell (@byTimMaxwell) September 13, 2023
They actually responded. This is Xbox support. It’s a youtube problem. It works when I start the clip on my phone and send it to my xbox…
— Lurfinator (@theLurfinator) September 13, 2023
Update 3 [ 04 October 2023 ]
As of 01:53 PM (IST), Downdetector is reporting many user complaints about YouTube. Some users are reporting issues with YouTube channels not functioning correctly, video URLs not working, and difficulties logging into YouTube.
@TeamYouTube My YouTube channel is not working properly. My request to the YouTube scene is to fix my YouTube channel. My channel is not working properly. Please unfreeze it
— Deepakjatav Deepak jatav (@Deepakjata7652) October 4, 2023
Updated the latest Chrome browser and still nothing. It’s not from my end, it’s definitely you guys. Please Fix the Problem! Don’t provide me anymore troubleshooting tips. #YouTube
— Ernest (@DragonStar731) October 4, 2023
Update 4 [ 13 January 2024 ]
At 11:36 AM (IST), if you are experiencing video streaming issues on the YouTube website, you are not alone. Many YouTube users are encountering problems with rendering videos on the platform.
is anyone having problems with YouTube?
— MaoricL🔞 (@MaoricL) January 13, 2024
Don’t worry we got YouTube. And if that doesn’t work, the dark web.
— little man from friday funkin’ (@fardgamer69421) January 13, 2024
so i guess youtube is sabotaging users that run adblock plus or adblock at all. if you are running it they will intentionally slow the site down to being near unusable
— Salteh | Micah (@SaltehTV) January 13, 2024
@createmusic how to I contact you guys? Your “contact us” on your website is wrong and broken and only goes to work with us. I have false copyright claims that need to be taken off YouTube.
— Mezitury Noimuh (@noimuh) January 13, 2024
Update 5 [ 15 January 2024 ]
Many YouTube users have reported issues with video streaming, noting that YouTube videos are playing poorly, with slow response times. On the YouTube app on Android phones using Wi-Fi, videos pause every five seconds, including during ads.
Is youtube down for anyone else?
byu/MasterOfRNoSleep inNoStupidQuestions
we’ve all been complaining about the slow internet turns out they just slowed the bandwidth down for sites like youtube and facebook and twitter and we all just told on ourselves
— adi✨ (@adidoescricket) January 15, 2024
Oh dear. Good start to the week. My WiFi is kicking random devices off the network again. I restarted it to get my phone back on the network and now the TV is offline so it’s small screen morning YouTube for me.
— Matthias Johannsen (@MattEvans) January 15, 2024
