YouTube went down on Tuesday night, with more than 300,000 users experiencing technical difficulties, according to DownDetector. Problems for the digital video platform began around 5 p.m. PT, and some users saw services partially restored as early as about 6:00 p.m. PT. “If you’re having trouble accessing YouTube right now, you’re not alone — our […]
YouTube Goes Down: Platform Experiences Technical Issue With Recommendation System
Feb 17, 2026 | 8:39 PM