YouTube faced a major outage, causing inconvenience and frustration for numerous users, on Tuesday evening. According to Downdetector, the online service outage tracking website, the issue began around 9:50 pm ET, and within 25 minutes, over a thousand users had reported the problem, indicating a widespread outage.
The brunt of the issues seemed to be borne by the YouTube app, as many users reported difficulties accessing content or navigating the platform. Some users also faced problems streaming videos on the YouTube website, while others were unable to view their subscribed channels.
The outage triggered an outpouring of frustration on social media platforms, with users taking to Twitter and other platforms to express their woes. Some users reported that the YouTube app was down entirely, while others claimed that YouTube on laptops was functioning normally, leading to confusion and uncertainty.
The lack of communication from YouTube regarding the outage only added to the user’s frustration, leaving many in the dark about the cause of the problem and the estimated time for a resolution. As of now, YouTube has not issued any official statement regarding the outage, making it difficult for users to understand what went wrong and when they can expect a solution. This highlights the significance of YouTube as a source of entertainment and information for many people, and the impact of such outages on their daily lives.
