We send a direct HTTP HEAD request to youtube.com from our serverless infrastructure, measuring the response time and HTTP status code. We also scan social networks, Reddit, and news sources for outage signals.
How can I monitor YouTube uptime?
WebsiteDown Pro checks youtube.com every 60 seconds and sends alerts via email, Telegram, or Discord within 1–5 minutes of a detected outage. Free users can check manually anytime.
Where can I see YouTube incident history?
This page shows recent incident data for YouTube. For detailed uptime tracking and 30-day history, consider WebsiteDown Pro monitoring.
Is YouTube experiencing a global outage?
Our probe checks youtube.com from a single serverless region. If the service is up in our check but down for you, the issue may be regional — related to your ISP, local DNS, or geographic routing.
Can I still watch downloaded content on YouTube?
If you previously downloaded shows or movies in the YouTube app, those should be available offline even during an outage. New streaming requires a working connection to youtube.com.
Does YouTube throttle streaming quality during outages?
During partial outages or degraded performance, YouTube may automatically reduce video quality. If you're seeing lower quality than expected, check the service status on this page.