YouTube is down and you will get “500 Internal Server Error” if you try to access Youtube.
This outage is worldwide and the site is down for many users. The outage seems to have started some time somewhere in the range of 6 and 7 p.m.
The YouTube is well aware of the issue and tweeting its updates.
Thanks for your reports about YouTube, YouTube TV and YouTube Music access issues. We’re working on resolving this and will let you know once fixed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will keep you updated.
— Team YouTube (@TeamYouTube) October 17, 2018
YouTube does not face downtime very often but this outage is very big. I will update this story once I get the reason behind the outrage. For now, enjoy the #YouTubeDOWN tweets:
#YouTubeDOWN
I figured out how to get my youtube working again, and all i did was 2 easy steps. Hopefully it works for you guys ???? #YoutubeDOWN pic.twitter.com/YksWL3R5Q9
— j e n (@daeguksjin) October 17, 2018
Youtube is down but tseries is still gaining subs wtf. sub bot conformed!!!!!!!!!!#YouTubeDOWN pic.twitter.com/nL30s0Ruap
— RΔHUL (@_rahulgupta79) October 17, 2018
So I’ve noticed it’s not just #Youtubedown but other big players in the online entertainment industry. I wonder what’s going on… Seems similar to when a bunch of isp’s in the US stoped working for some time. In about a quarter of the us…but what’s happening now is worldwide pic.twitter.com/MGbsSjXaa2
— DoubleDee YT (@DoubleDeeYT) October 17, 2018
Rare footage of YouTube staff at the office #YouTube #youtubeDOWN pic.twitter.com/qaLF8gNYmt
— smileyhoneyy (@AlexaMason11) October 17, 2018
UPDATE: YouTube resolved issue and site is up now 🙂
We’re back! Thanks for all of your patience. If you continue to experience issues, please let us know. https://t.co/NVU5GP7Sy6
— Team YouTube (@TeamYouTube) October 17, 2018