Is YouTube down right now?
Live status check for YouTube (youtube.com) - updated every time you load this page.
Is YouTube down for everyone or just me?
This page checks YouTube (youtube.com) directly from our servers, separate from your own network, ISP, and device. If the status above shows "Down", YouTube is experiencing a real outage or server problem and it isn't something wrong with your connection. If it shows "Up" but YouTube still won't load, isn't working, or feels broken for you specifically, the issue is more likely local - your wifi, DNS, a VPN, a browser extension, or a firewall between you and YouTube's servers.
People search "is youtube down", "youtube down detector", "youtube not working", "youtube server status", and "youtube outage" whenever youtube.com suddenly stops responding. This checker answers that question with a live request, not user reports or social media chatter, so you get a direct answer on whether YouTube is actually down right now.
Want to know the moment YouTube - or any site you rely on - goes down, instead of checking manually? Kawze lets you set up an uptime monitor with a custom check interval as fast as 10 seconds, and sends instant email or SMS alerts the second a monitor detects downtime. Unlike this one-off check, a Kawze monitor watches your chosen URL continuously and notifies your whole team automatically - no per-seat charges, on every plan including the free tier.
Frequently asked questions
Is YouTube down right now?
Check the live status widget above - it reflects a check made from our servers moments ago. Refresh it for an up-to-date answer at any time.
Why is YouTube not working for me but this page says it's up?
An "Up" result means our servers received a normal response from youtube.com. If YouTube still isn't working for you, try clearing your browser cache, restarting your router, checking a different network, or waiting a few minutes - the problem is more likely local to your device or ISP than a YouTube-wide outage.
How do I get alerted if YouTube goes down again?
This page is a one-off check, not a monitor. To get automatic email or SMS alerts the moment YouTube (or any site you depend on) goes down, set up a free Kawze monitor - it checks on a schedule you choose and notifies you the instant it detects downtime.