Response time measures how long youtube.com takes to reply to our server-side probe. Under 500ms is good, 500–1000ms is elevated, and over 1000ms suggests degraded performance. Your experience may differ based on your location and ISP.
What HTTP status codes does YouTube return?
YouTube currently returns HTTP 301. Status 200 means OK, 3xx means redirect, 4xx means client error, and 5xx means server error.
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.
When was the last YouTube outage?
The most recent outage data for YouTube is available on this page. We continuously monitor youtube.com with HTTP probes and AI-powered signal scanning.
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.