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YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally

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Posted on October 16, 2025

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(Reuters) -Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Wednesday that it has resolved an issue impacting video streaming services for several thousand users globally. YouTube said in a post on X that users should

YouTube Fixes Global Streaming Issues Affecting Thousands of Users

(Reuters) -Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Wednesday that it has resolved an issue impacting video streaming services for several thousand users globally.

YouTube said in a post on X that users should now be able to play videos on YouTube Music, YouTube TV and its main platform — without specifying what caused the issue.

At its peak, at 7:55 p.m. ET, 366,172 users in the U.S. had reported issues with YouTube, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.

Thousands of outages were also reported in the UK, Canada, and Australia, Downdetector showed.

Downdetector's numbers are based on user-submitted reports. The actual number of affected users may vary.

(Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)

Key Takeaways

  • YouTube resolved a global streaming issue.
  • Thousands of users were affected worldwide.
  • Downdetector reported peak issues at 7:55 p.m. ET.
  • Outages were reported in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
  • The cause of the issue was not specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is video streaming?
Video streaming is the process of delivering video content over the internet in real-time, allowing users to watch videos without downloading them first.
What is an outage?
An outage refers to a period when a service, such as video streaming, is unavailable or disrupted, affecting users' ability to access the service.
What is Downdetector?
Downdetector is a website that tracks service outages by collecting user-reported issues and providing real-time status updates on various online services.
What is YouTube Music?
YouTube Music is a music streaming service developed by YouTube, allowing users to listen to music tracks, albums, and playlists, along with music videos.

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