Widespread Streaming Issues Reported as YouTube Down Affects Premium Users with Ad Blockers
June 6, 2025 — United States
Thousands of users across the U.S. are experiencing issues with YouTube, reporting that videos won’t load or play. According to real-time outage tracking platform DownDetector, more than 5,000 reports were submitted by early Friday afternoon, indicating a widespread disruption in video streaming on the platform.
The issues appear to be affecting both free and YouTube Premium users, with a common thread emerging: the use of ad-blocking extensions.
- “I have Premium but also use Ad Blocker. Turning Ad Blocker off solved the issue for me,” one user shared on the outage site.
Another wrote, “It looks like the problem is happening when ad blockers are used with a Premium account. Once I disabled my ad blocker, videos loaded normally.”
Some users seemed surprised by the link between YouTube’s service hiccups and their ad-blocking tools:
- “Been subscribed to Premium for years and didn’t even realize I had adblock running. Turned it off—problem solved.”
YouTube Down Reports Spark Social Media Buzz
Frustrated users turned to X (formerly Twitter) to vent and confirm they weren’t alone in experiencing technical difficulties.
- “Is YouTube down for anyone? Nothing is loading,” one user tweeted.
Others added:
- “Was about to stream, but YouTube is down. Might head over to TikTok or Twitch instead.”
- “YouTube always seems to go down when I need it most.”
The platform has yet to make an official statement. Users are anxiously awaiting a response or confirmation from YouTube’s support team. You can monitor the platform’s status via Google’s Workspace Status Dashboard for official updates.
Possible Causes and What to Do
While YouTube has not confirmed the source of the outage, early user feedback suggests a potential conflict between YouTube Premium and ad-blocking software.
If you’re experiencing issues:
- Try disabling your ad blocker and refreshing the page.
- Log out and back into your YouTube account.
- Clear your browser cache or try another device or browser.
For ongoing issues or to report a new one, visit YouTube Help or consult USA.gov’s guide to reporting technical issues.
Stay Informed as the Story Develops
This is a developing situation, and more details will emerge as YouTube investigates and potentially resolves the issue. For now, users are advised to be patient and check for updates on official support channels and social media.
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