Youtube went down for users across UK, though a brief down time as reported by over three thousand users on DownDetector website. Users mostly faced issues in accessing website through mobile app and desktop version while others also reported streaming error.
Youtube is one of the world’s most popular video streaming website with over 2.5 billion views monthly users covering 47% of internet users across globe. Youtube was experiencing issues on 18 August 2025 around 12am.
What is Down Detector?
Downdetector is an online website that allows users to report issues for nearly all famous platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook & even Google. It allows users to report several problems with Apps and Websites including connectivity issues
Data is collected in real time by users and is independently verified by the Down Detector website team. It allows users to report problems with the App, Server issues, website and also gives the option to report other issues.
