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Users across the globe reported problems with the video platform on Tuesday.
Update 9:21pm ET: YouTube appears to be coming back online now for most users. If you’re still having problems, let us know down in the comments. If you’re having problems accessing YouTube this evening, you’re not alone. YouTube is experiencing a widespread outage, and there’s no estimate on when it will be fixed.
YouTube users were having trouble accessing the platform due to issues with the platform's recommendations system.
YouTube is currently experiencing a massive global outage affecting its main site, mobile apps, and sister services like YouTube TV.
YouTube faced a widespread outage impacting users globally. The video platform experienced issues with its recommendations system, preventing videos from appearing. This disruption affected YouTube.com,