YouTube experienced widespread outages across the United States on Tuesday, causing significant disruption for users. According to Downdetector, over 280,000 complaints were registered regarding the platform.
YouTube Outage Details
During the outage, most issues were associated with the mobile application. However, users reported problems accessing the website as well. Additionally, YouTube TV faced difficulties, with more than 7,000 reports logged.
User Reactions
- Many users took to social media to express their frustrations.
- Common complaints included issues with logging in and loading videos.
- Users reported encountering a “blank page” or a “something went wrong” error.
One user remarked, “YouTube just went kaput. All I’m getting is a blank page.” Another added, “What do you mean YouTube is down in America?!” The outage prompted humorous comments, with some users joking, “The end of the world is here, YouTube is down!”
Potential Fixes for Users
For those encountering the ‘something went wrong’ message, various troubleshooting steps can be taken:
- Refresh the page.
- Restart the app or device.
- Check the internet connection.
- Clear browser or app cache and cookies.
- Disable VPNs and ensure the YouTube app is updated.
While these steps may provide temporary relief, the scale of the outage suggests it is primarily an issue on YouTube’s end. Users may need to wait for the platform to address the technical difficulties.
Timeline of the Outage
Downdetector noted that issues began surfacing around 8:04 PM EST. Despite users’ efforts to find solutions, the widespread nature of the problem indicates a significant service disruption.
