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YouTube down: Outage, playback error details

Amanda Yeo, Amanda Yeo, Eric Miller
October 16, 2025 at 01:48 AM
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YouTube down: Outage, playback error details

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube experienced a service outage on Wednesday evening, causing playback errors for users.
  • The outage began shortly after 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and was acknowledged by YouTube on its X account.
  • The issue affected YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV services.
  • YouTube spokesperson Dwight Harvey confirmed the issue was resolved about an hour and a half after it started.
  • The exact cause of the outage is still unknown.

YouTube experienced a noticeable service disruption on Wednesday evening, causing playback errors for users starting around 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, according to reports from Downdetector and Google Trends. YouTube officially acknowledged the outage shortly after 8 p.m. ET via its X account, with spokesperson Dwight Harvey confirming they were investigating the matter and appreciating user patience. The issue, which impacted YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV across multiple countries, was ultimately resolved approximately an hour and a half after it first occurred. Harvey confirmed the resolution across all services, thanking users again for their patience. The exact cause of the outage remains unclear at this time. This story is developing, with more details expected as they emerge.

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