YouTube Won't Load? Check Status & Quick Fixes
Is YouTube not loading or responding? Check real-time status and get instant solutions for video loading and playback problems.
YouTube won't load or is unresponsive
What you can do:
- • Wait for the service to be restored
- • Check official social media for updates
- • Try again in a few minutes
- • Use alternative services if needed
📺 YouTube Live Status
📸 YouTube Live Status
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What you can do:
- • Wait for the service to be restored
- • Check YouTube official social media for updates
- • Try again in a few minutes
- • Use alternative services if needed
Why YouTube Won't Load & How to Fix It
🔧 Browser Fixes
- • Refresh page (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R)
- • Clear browser cache and cookies
- • Disable ad blockers temporarily
- • Try incognito/private mode
- • Update browser to latest version
- • Enable JavaScript in browser settings
📱 Mobile App Fixes
- • Force close and restart YouTube app
- • Update YouTube app to latest version
- • Clear YouTube app cache and data
- • Restart your device
- • Check available storage space
- • Try YouTube in mobile browser
🎥 Video-Specific Loading Issues
Videos Won't Play
Player shows but video doesn't start:
- • Lower video quality (720p → 480p)
- • Disable hardware acceleration
- • Check Flash Player (older browsers)
- • Try different video
Infinite Loading
Video player shows loading spinner:
- • Check internet speed
- • Pause other downloads
- • Switch to mobile data
- • Try later (server issues)
Audio But No Video
Sound works but black screen:
- • Update graphics drivers
- • Disable hardware acceleration
- • Try different browser
- • Check video codec support
🌐 Network & Connection Issues
Internet Speed Problems
- • Test internet speed (need 1 Mbps minimum)
- • Close other streaming apps/tabs
- • Move closer to WiFi router
- • Restart router/modem
DNS & Regional Issues
- • Change DNS to 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1
- • Use VPN if YouTube is blocked
- • Check with ISP about restrictions
- • Try mobile hotspot
⚙️ YouTube Settings to Check
Video Quality Settings
- • Set to "Auto" or lower quality
- • Turn off HD when on slow connection
- • Disable auto-play next video
Account & Privacy
- • Sign out and sign back in
- • Check restricted mode settings
- • Clear watch history if needed
💡 YouTube Loading Pro Tips
Peak Usage Times:
YouTube is slowest 7-11 PM in your timezone. Try watching during off-peak hours for better performance.
Age-Restricted Content:
Some videos won't load without signing in or if restricted mode is enabled. Check your account settings.