Last updated: November 10, 2026
Is YouTube Music down? User reports show no current problems with YouTube Music
For many people, YouTube Music is part of the daily routine. If something feels off with YouTube Music, the live status below will tell you what is going on.
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YouTube Music outage history
The biggest YouTube Music outages on record, plus our latest check.
- 15 October 2025. About 1 hour. Songs and videos would not play, with playback errors hitting millions of users worldwide.
- 11 November 2020. About 2 hours. Songs and videos failed to play, with streaming broken on the app and speakers.
- 16 October 2018. About 1 hour. Music stopped playing worldwide, and users saw error messages instead of their songs.
✓ Our latest check (10 November 2026, 7:00 AM PKT): music.youtube.com answered normally in 214 ms.
Good news. YouTube Music has no reported problems right now. If it is not working for you, report it above and your report will appear here.
YouTube Music uptime and reports
Live report counts and the day by day record for the last 30 days.
User reports received in each period.
Last 30 days, day by day: 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026
Green: up. Red: outage. Amber: some checks failed. Grey: no record yet.
The daily record builds from today as our checks run. Grey days have no saved record yet. A red day marks a confirmed outage.
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Is YouTube Music Down Right Now?
No, YouTube Music is not down right now. The live chart above shows normal report levels, and streams are playing for most listeners. YouTube Music not working on one phone sits below those normal levels.
YouTube Music usually fails together with YouTube itself. In October 2026, a YouTube-wide outage broke the recommendation system and left homepages blank across the app, the main site, YouTube Kids, and YouTube TV. Nearly 300,000 reports piled up at the peak before service was restored.
Is YouTube Music Down for Me or Everyone?
A spike on the chart means a platform-wide problem. No spike means the issue is on your device or account. Try playing a song on the website. If it works there, your app needs attention.
Why Is YouTube Music Not Playing Songs?
When songs refuse to play, the cause is often local. An outdated app, a corrupted cache, or a shaky connection can all stop playback. Force-close the app, reopen it, and try again on a different network.
Account trouble can also block music. If your Premium lapsed or you are signed into the wrong Google account, downloads and background play stop working. Confirm your plan is active under Settings.
During YouTube-wide outages, even local files can act strangely because the app phones home before playing. If the chart is spiking, wait for the fix.
Why Do Songs Buffer or Skip?
Buffering points to your connection more than the service. Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data to test. Lowering audio quality in Settings can smooth playback on slow networks.
Why Did My Downloads Disappear?
Vanished downloads are a common complaint. They can expire if your Premium lapses, if you go offline too long, or if storage runs low. Check that you are signed into the right account and re-download over Wi-Fi.
Why Is the App Crashing?
Crashes usually follow a bad update or a full cache. Update to the latest version, clear the app cache, and restart your phone. If crashes started right after an update, a reinstall often clears it.
Common YouTube Music Problems and Fixes
Songs Won’t Play
Update the app and clear its cache. Sign out and back in to refresh your account. Try the web player to see if the problem is app-only.
Constant Buffering
Test your speed and switch networks. Drop audio quality to Normal in Settings. Download playlists for offline listening before you travel.
Downloads Disappeared
Confirm Premium is active and you are on the right account. Free up storage space. Re-download the missing songs over Wi-Fi.
App Keeps Crashing
Install the latest update. Clear cache, then reinstall if crashes persist. Restart your phone after reinstalling.
Background Play Not Working
Background play needs Premium. Check your plan status. On some phones, battery optimization kills background audio, so exempt the app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does YouTube Music stop playing when my phone screen turns off?
On the free plan, music stops when the screen locks because background play is a paid feature. Keep the app open with the screen on, or use the browser version with desktop mode. A Premium plan plays music with the screen off and inside other apps.
Why won’t my songs play?
Update the app, clear the cache, and check your connection. Confirm you are signed into the account with Premium.
Why do my downloads keep disappearing?
Downloads expire if Premium lapses, storage fills up, or you stay offline too long. Re-download on the correct account.
Why is YouTube Music buffering so much?
Slow or unstable internet is the usual cause. Switch networks or lower audio quality in Settings.
Why does the app keep stopping?
A corrupt cache or buggy update is likely. Clear cache, update, or reinstall the app.
Why can’t I log in to YouTube Music?
Check your Google account password and two-step verification. If login fails only in the app, reinstall it.