YouTube TV runs on the same core infrastructure as YouTube but also depends on live-streaming services. It can be down independently even when regular YouTube works.

Why is one specific video unavailable?

A single video can be unavailable because it's region-blocked, age-restricted, removed by the uploader, or taken down for copyright. YouTube itself being down would affect all videos, not just one.

Is YouTube Down?

Q: Is YouTube down right now?

Click the Check YouTube Status Now button above to run a live global check. You'll see whether YouTube is responding plus community reports from other users.

Q: Why are YouTube videos not loading?

Videos can fail to load because of a YouTube-side outage, your internet speed, an ad blocker conflict, cached cookies, region restrictions on the specific video, or an outdated browser.

Q: Is YouTube Music down?

YouTube Music shares YouTube's backend. If YouTube itself is up but Music won't play, try logging out and back in, or switching between the app and the web player.

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How to check if YouTube is down

Click the button above to run an instant, free check. IsItGoneDown runs two simultaneous tests:

A global test from our server to YouTube. If it fails, YouTube is genuinely having issues.
A local test from your browser. If global passes but local fails, the issue is your connection, DNS, or an ad blocker.

Community votes show whether other users are reporting the same issue — often the fastest signal that a YouTube outage is global.

Why is YouTube not working?

1. A Google-side outage

YouTube is a Google service and its outages are rare but high-impact when they happen. If YouTube, Gmail and Google Search all fail at once, it's almost certainly a Google infrastructure issue.

2. Your internet speed

Video streaming needs consistent bandwidth. Slow or variable connections cause the dreaded "spinning circle" mid-playback. Test your speed at fast.com — under 3 Mbps makes HD unreliable.

3. Ad blocker conflict

YouTube has aggressively cracked down on ad blockers. Videos may refuse to play or pause repeatedly if a blocker is detected. Try disabling your blocker on youtube.com.

4. Browser cache or cookies

Corrupted YouTube cookies cause endless "sign in to continue" loops or a video that loads but refuses to play. Clear cookies for youtube.com specifically.

5. Region restriction on the video

If YouTube works but a specific video says "Not available in your country", that video is region-locked by the uploader or by copyright. A VPN to a different country typically unlocks it.

6. Outdated browser or app

Very old browsers stop getting YouTube updates. If YouTube suddenly won't load at all, try a different browser or update your current one.

Is YouTube down for everyone or just me?

Google has extremely resilient infrastructure, so a full YouTube outage is rare. Most of the time when YouTube "isn't working", the problem is on the user's side — connection, cache, or ad blocker.

Running an IsItGoneDown check tells you instantly which side the problem is on.

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What to do if YouTube is only down for you

Try Incognito / Private mode. Bypasses cached cookies and extensions. If it works there, clear your browser cache.
Disable ad blockers. YouTube actively breaks videos when it detects blocking.
Try a different browser. Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari.
Switch DNS. Change to 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8.8 if YouTube won't resolve at all.
Log out of YouTube. A stale login token can silently break playback.
Check on mobile. If the mobile app works but desktop doesn't, it's your computer or network.

Frequently asked questions

Is YouTube down right now?

Run a live check above to see global status and real-time community reports.

Why are YouTube videos not loading?

Usually either an ad blocker conflict, bandwidth, or cached cookies — not a YouTube outage. Google's infrastructure is very resilient.

Is YouTube TV down?

YouTube TV can be down independently of regular YouTube because it depends on live-streaming infrastructure. Check specifically.

Is YouTube Music down?

Music shares YouTube's backend. If YouTube is up but Music isn't playing, try logging out or switching app / web.

Why is one video unavailable?

That single video is region-locked, age-restricted, removed, or copyright-blocked — not a YouTube outage.