Millions of users worldwide were left frustrated this morning as YouTube experienced a major outage, with videos failing to load and the site’s homepage displaying error messages. The disruption began around:30 a.m. ET, quickly sparking a flood of complaints on social media platforms.
Reports indicate that users encountered issues on both desktop and mobile apps, with some unable to access their subscriptions or upload new content. The outage appears to be affecting users globally, including in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
YouTube’s technical team acknowledged the issue in a brief statement, assuring users that they are working to restore service as quickly as possible. No official explanation has been provided yet, but early speculation points to a possible server or network configuration problem.
As of now, there is no estimated time for a full resolution. Users are advised to stay tuned for updates and avoid repeatedly refreshing the page, as this may not resolve the issue.
