On Friday, YouTube experienced significant outages affecting thousands of users worldwide. Downdetector, a platform that tracks service disruptions, confirmed that over 7,600 reports of issues had been filed by 8:27 a.m. ET.
YouTube Outage Details
The outage was widespread, impacting various regions globally. Here are some specifics:
- Canada: More than 1,300 reports of issues by 8:29 a.m. ET.
- United Kingdom: Over 3,000 outage reports by 8:30 a.m. ET.
It is important to note that Downdetector’s figures are based on user submissions. Therefore, the actual number of affected users may be higher than reported.
No Immediate Response from YouTube
As of the latest updates, YouTube had not responded to inquiries from media outlets like Reuters regarding the outage. The extent of the disruption raised concerns among users seeking reliable service.
Such outages can severely affect content creators and viewers alike, highlighting the significance of platform reliability.
