Google-owned video streaming platform YouTube faced a major outage on Friday, 19 December 2025, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service across India, the United States, and several other countries, according to data from outage-tracking website Downdetector.
YouTube outage in India
In India, reports of the outage began surfacing around 5:00 PM IST. Complaints peaked at 6:51 PM IST, when nearly 3,855 users reported issues while trying to use the platform. As of 7:06 PM IST, the number of complaints had dropped sharply to 97, suggesting that services were gradually being restored.
Downdetector data showed that:
- 54% of users faced server connection issues
- 35% reported website-related problems
- 11% experienced video streaming issues
Is YouTube down in the US and other countries?
The outage was not limited to India. Users in the United States also reported widespread problems. According to a report by Reuters, more than 10,800 outage reports were logged in the US by 8:15 AM EDT. By 8:27 AM EDT, the number had reduced to around 7,600, indicating partial recovery.
Other countries were affected as well:
- Canada recorded over 1,300 complaints
- The United Kingdom saw more than 3,000 reports around the same time
No official response from YouTube
As of the latest update, YouTube had not issued an official statement addressing the outage or its cause. It is also important to note that Downdetector numbers reflect only user-submitted reports, meaning the actual number of affected users could be significantly higher.
While services appear to be stabilizing in several regions, the incident once again highlights how dependent millions of users are on YouTube for entertainment, information, and work-related content.
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