For several days now, YouTube users have been reporting a significant drop in video quality. Many have noticed that, by default, video content is being displayed at lower resolutions, typically 144p or 360p, even when a stable and fast internet connection is available. Attempts to manually adjust the resolution to 1080p or higher often result in continuous buffering, making the viewing experience frustrating and uncomfortable.
According to user complaints posted on platforms such as Reddit, the issue appears to affect primarily iOS device users, desktop users, and smart TV owners. Android smartphone and tablet users have not reported similar problems, suggesting that the issue might be platform-specific. One Reddit user highlighted the problem by writing, “Even when I manually select 720p, which my connection is fully capable of and has always supported, the resolution does not go above 144p. It is unwatchable.”
YouTube Acknowledges the Issue
YouTube has acknowledged the existence of the issue and confirmed that their team is currently working to resolve it. On its official support page, the platform stated, “We know that some of you are experiencing lower than usual video quality when trying to watch media content on the platform. Rest assured, we are actively investigating this! We will share more information with you as soon as it becomes available. Thank you for your patience!”
For now, there has been no official confirmation regarding the exact cause of the problem or when a complete fix will be rolled out, notes NIX Solutions. However, YouTube’s acknowledgment and ongoing efforts suggest that a solution may be in progress. We’ll keep you updated as more information or improvements are released.