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36 problems reported in the past 24 hours

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Ads
Frequent ad interruptions

🛠️ Consider watching videos during off-peak hours when fewer ads may be served, or try using YouTube Pr... show fix »
Overwhelming number of ads

🛠️ Consider subscribing to YouTube Premium, which offers an ad-free experience. This subscription also... show fix »
Inappropriate ads for dangerous products

🛠️ Adjust your ad preferences in your Google account settings to limit the types of ads you see based o... show fix »
Ads persist even with premium subscription

🛠️ Log out and log back into your account to refresh your subscription status. Sometimes, the app needs... show fix »
Excessive ad lengths

🛠️ Use the 'Skip Ad' feature when available to bypass longer ads and minimize interruptions. OR Cons... show fix »
Overwhelming ads during videos

🛠️ Consider subscribing to YouTube Premium, which offers an ad-free experience. This subscription also... show fix »
Focus on monetization over user experience

🛠️ Engage with content creators who prioritize quality over monetization. Look for channels that provid... show fix »
Ads still present with premium subscription

🛠️ Ensure that you are logged into the correct account that has the YouTube Premium subscription. Somet... show fix »
Long ad durations

🛠️ Look for shorter videos or channels that typically have shorter ad breaks. This can help minimize th... show fix »
Lack of reporting function for misleading ads

🛠️ Take screenshots of misleading ads and report them through the YouTube help center or community guid... show fix »
Frequent ad interruptions

🛠️ Consider watching videos that are less than 10 minutes long, as they typically have fewer ad interru... show fix »
 
Security
Accusations of cyberbullying

🛠️ Utilize the comment moderation tools available in your channel settings to filter out harmful commen... show fix »
Harassment over guideline violations

🛠️ Familiarize yourself with YouTube's community guidelines to avoid unintentional violations. This can... show fix »
 
Privacy
Disappearing comments

🛠️ Refresh the video page or restart the app to see if the comments reappear. Sometimes, comments may n... show fix »
Misinformation in videos

🛠️ Verify information by cross-referencing with reputable sources before sharing or believing content.... show fix »
False stories allowed

🛠️ Engage with content critically and share your concerns in the comments to raise awareness about misl... show fix »
Censorship of political opinions

🛠️ Explore alternative platforms that support free speech and allow for a wider range of political disc... show fix »
False stories allowed on the platform

🛠️ Be critical of the sources of information. Cross-check stories with reputable news outlets before sh... show fix »
Censorship of certain comments

🛠️ Try rephrasing your comment to avoid triggering the platform's filters. Avoid using flagged words or... show fix »
Excessive comment filtering

🛠️ Adjust your comment settings in the app. Go to 'Settings', then 'General', and modify the comment fi... show fix »
Disappearing comments

🛠️ Refresh the video page or restart the app to see if the comments reappear. Sometimes, comments may n... show fix »
 
Account
Difficulty resetting password

🛠️ Use the 'Forgot Password?' link on the login page. Follow the prompts to receive a password reset em... show fix »
Inability to reset password

🛠️ Use the 'Forgot Password?' link on the login page to receive a password reset email. Follow the inst... show fix »
Threats to delete accounts

🛠️ Review your account settings and ensure that your account is secure. Change your password and enable... show fix »
 
UI
Difficult to delete Watch Later videos

🛠️ Go to the 'Library' tab, select 'Watch Later', and tap on the three dots next to the video you want... show fix »
Inability to delete Watch Later videos in bulk

🛠️ Go to the 'Watch Later' playlist, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, and select 'Remove... show fix »
 
Audio
App malfunctions (switches/pauses volume)

🛠️ Clear the app cache by going to 'Settings', then 'Apps', selecting YouTube, and tapping 'Clear Cache... show fix »
Inconsistent app behavior (switching/pausing volume)

🛠️ Check your device's volume settings and ensure that the YouTube app has the necessary permissions to... show fix »
 
Support
Lack of support for channels

🛠️ Encourage channel owners to create a community tab or use social media to engage with their audience... show fix »
 
Notifications
Notifications to resubscribe after cancellation

🛠️ Adjust your notification settings in your account to limit promotional notifications from YouTube.... show fix »
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 Breakdown of Software Ratings
Negative experience
75.3%

Positive experience
19.5%

Neutral
5.2%

~ from our NLP analysis of 7,913 combined software ratings.