YouTube was partially busted for a while, but it's fixed now

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We really appreciate you bearing with us while we sorted this out.” Original story:YouTube is struggling at the moment. Although I can still play videos and load some pages, attempting to browse the video sharing site returns “something went wrong” errors for me.DownDetector has recorded a huge spike in reports—340,000 at the peak—so if you’re also experiencing problems, we’re definitely not alone. YouTube has confirmed that the issue is being looked at.”We’re aware some of you are having issues accessing YouTube right now,” reads a YouTube support page. “Our teams are aware, and we’ll provide updates as soon as we have them.”YouTube elaborates: “An issue with our recommendations system prevented videos from appearing across surfaces on YouTube (including the homepage, the YouTube app, YouTube Music and YouTube Kids). The homepage is back, but we’re still working on a full fix – more coming soon!”We’ll update this article when we learn more, or if the issue is resolved. In the meantime, you can enjoy the comments on that support page, such as “I was going to draw while playing music. I pay for premium btw so I need it like now.” Fair!The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware dealsKeep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. TOPICS YouTube Tyler WildeSoci