Users around the globe are experiencing outages with YouTube and Google services, with many reporting difficulties accessing the platforms. The problems began on Friday, December 19, 2025, leading to widespread complaints, particularly in countries like India and the United States. According to Downdetector, complaints skyrocketed from over 3,500 early in the day to more than 11,000 within hours, indicating a significant disruption rather than isolated incidents.
Reports suggest that YouTube users are facing a range of issues, including slow load times, delays in video playback, and various app errors. The outage is not exclusive to YouTube; Google Search and YouTube TV have also been affected, with users highlighting problems in performing searches and accessing live TV streams. In India, around 3,336 outage reports were recorded, with over half citing server connection issues.
To verify the reported problems, Times Now Tech checked YouTube and found that while the page eventually loaded, video playback was significantly delayed, corresponding with user submissions on Downdetector. Social media reacted quickly, with users sharing screenshots and messages about the issues, thereby confirming that this outage is likely not device-related.
As of now, there has been no official statement from Google regarding the outage or a timeframe for resolution. Users are encouraged to remain patient and monitor Downdetector for updates on service restoration. While the reasons for the disruptions remain unclear, trends across multiple reports suggest that resolution should be forthcoming, allowing users to return to streaming and searching without difficulties in the near future.