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YouTube Status Monitor
YouTube Status: Is YouTube Down Right Now?
Use this YouTube status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot video playback issues, check upload problems, and resolve YouTube TV & Music streaming errors.
Quick YouTube Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Try a different device or browser.
Real-time monitoring coming soon
We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check the official Google status page
Google posts incident updates for YouTube and related services on its official Workspace Status Dashboard.
Google Workspace StatusLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread playback failures, upload errors, or service disruptions across regions.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
API Status CheckCommon YouTube Issues During Outages
Video playback errors or infinite buffering
Users may see 'An error occurred' messages, playback failures, or videos that won't load during service outages.
Upload failures or stuck processing
Creators may encounter upload errors, videos stuck in processing, or failed publish attempts when YouTube's infrastructure is degraded.
YouTube TV streaming issues
Live TV may fail to load, show buffering, or display error messages when YouTube TV experiences service disruptions.
YouTube Music playback problems
Music streaming may fail, skip tracks, or show connectivity errors when YouTube Music's backend is experiencing issues.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume YouTube Is Down
- 1
Refresh the page or restart the app
Start fresh. Close and reopen YouTube completely. Many playback errors resolve after a clean restart.
- 2
Check your internet connection
Verify you're online and have sufficient bandwidth. Try other video platforms to rule out local network issues.
- 3
Clear browser cache or app data
In your browser: Ctrl+Shift+Delete > Clear cache. On mobile: Settings > Apps > YouTube > Clear Cache.
- 4
Try a different browser or device
Test YouTube on your phone, desktop browser, or another device to determine if the issue is device-specific.
- 5
Disable browser extensions
Ad blockers and extensions can interfere with YouTube. Try disabling them temporarily or use incognito mode.
Real-Time YouTube Monitoring
API Status Check tracks YouTube status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent YouTube status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify YouTube status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand YouTube stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when YouTube experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During YouTube Outages
Use Vimeo or Dailymotion as backup
During YouTube outages, switch to alternative video platforms like Vimeo or Dailymotion for similar content.
Check social media for updates
Follow @TeamYouTube on Twitter/X for real-time updates, workarounds, and estimated resolution times during outages.
Try YouTube Kids or YouTube Studio
Sometimes main YouTube is down while specialized apps like YouTube Kids or Creator Studio remain functional.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment YouTube recovers from an outage.
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YouTube Status FAQ
Is YouTube down right now?
Check the Google Workspace Status Dashboard and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, YouTube is likely down for many users.
Why won't YouTube videos play?
Playback errors can indicate server issues, browser problems, or network connectivity. Try refreshing, clearing cache, or using a different device.
Is YouTube TV down?
YouTube TV issues are often reported separately from main YouTube. Check @TeamYouTube on Twitter and community reports for TV-specific outages.
Why is YouTube so slow today?
Slowness often indicates degraded performance or CDN issues. Check official status updates and try reducing video quality settings.
Can I upload videos during a YouTube outage?
Upload functionality may be degraded or unavailable during outages. Wait for service recovery to avoid failed uploads or processing errors.
How can I get YouTube outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when YouTube has an incident.