After roughly an hour of widespread disruption affecting users worldwide, YouTube, YouTube TV, and YouTube Music are back online.

The video streaming giant confirmed on its support forum that the issue has now been resolved.
With services restored, the only thing sparking debate now is YouTube’s newly updated, and noticeably more transparent, video player, which has drawn mixed reactions from users.
Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita, an independent technology and cybersecurity news publication established in 2017. A specialist in cybersecurity journalism, Bijay covers vulnerability research, malware analysis, enterprise data breaches, digital privacy, and emerging technologies. His work translates complex technical threats into precise, accessible, and actionable intelligence for security professionals and general readers alike. His reporting and investigative coverage are routinely cited and republished across leading technology and security media.



