YouTube status update: Ongoing Service Disruption. Users are experiencing issues accessing YouTube. 36 reports from 15 users. Issues have been ongoing for an extended period.
As of Feb 18, 2026, 01:50 AM UTC, our tracker shows 119 reports in the last 24 hours. 118 reports in the last hour; 36 reports in the last 15 minutes.
You can follow live updates, report issues, and see the latest charts on the official status page: YouTube status page.
Current Status Overview
YouTube is currently experiencing a service disruption. In the last 15 minutes, 36 reports have been filed; 118 in the last hour; and 119 in the last 24 hours. 11 unique users reported issues in the past 24 hours. The most common issue is trouble connecting to YouTube.
Top Reported Problems
The most frequently reported problems include connection issues (85 reports, 71%), login difficulties (17 reports, 14%), video playback interruptions (8 reports, 7%), and slow loading or buffering (3 reports, 3%).
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