YouTube encountered a service disruption on the evening of June 22, 2023, affecting a significant number of users worldwide. The outage commenced at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET and persisted for approximately one hour, resulting in the temporary unavailability of video playback, live streaming, and other functionalities offered by YouTube.
According to Downdetector, a website that monitors online service interruptions, over 13,000 incidents were reported by individuals experiencing difficulties with YouTube during this period. The impact of the outage was felt across various regions, encompassing the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Although YouTube has refrained from providing an official statement regarding the cause of the disruption, preliminary indications suggest that it was likely due to technical complications. The company has assured its users that investigations are underway to identify the root cause and implement necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As of Friday, June 23, 2023, the majority of YouTube’s services have been restored for users. However, it is important to note that a small portion of users may still encounter residual issues. For those encountering difficulties accessing YouTube, attempting to restart their devices or clearing their browser’s cache might prove helpful in resolving the problem.
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