YouTube Outage Alert: It’s Not Just You

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 17, 2026 9:05 PM ET

YouTube is currently experiencing a widespread outage affecting many users across various devices. Reports of the interruption started flooding in shortly after 8 p.m. PT (11 p.m. ET). This significant issue is impacting YouTube’s homepage and subscription feeds.

YouTube Outage Alert: Impact and User Reports

The outage has also affected YouTube TV, with users reporting similar issues. While users can access specific channels or videos, they may face delays. Additionally, many viewers are experiencing sluggish video playback and issues with the YouTube Shorts feed.

Extent of the Outage

Started: 8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ET
Affected platforms: YouTube website and mobile apps (iPhone, iPad, Android)
Services impacted: YouTube homepage, subscriptions, video playback, Shorts feed

Users have taken to social media to express their frustration. Many reported being unexpectedly removed from videos they were watching. Despite the scale of the issue, Google has not issued a statement regarding the outage or its resolution timeline.

Tracking the Outage

There is no public status page for YouTube, making it difficult for users to track the situation. As this outage unfolds, users are encouraged to share their experiences in the comments.

Stay tuned for updates as we monitor the situation on Filmogaz.com.