We explain why you might see this

If you’re a regular YouTube user, you might already be familiar with some common tricks that you can try when YouTube stops working. Unfortunately, there’s a YouTube black screen error that some users have a hard time troubleshooting, preventing you from watching your favorite videos.

This issue is just one of many problems that can prevent you from watching YouTube on your PC, Mac, or mobile device. An issue with your web browser or browser extensions could be the cause of the connection problems. To help you fix a black screen on YouTube, here's what you need to do.

A black screen on YouTube usually appears when you first try to play a video. When the video gets stuck while loading, YouTube shows a black screen.