YouTube videos won't load or keep buffering
Check your internet speed is at least 5 Mbps for HD. Clear your browser cache. Disable browser extensions.
YouTube playback problems come from slow internet, browser cache issues, extension conflicts, or network congestion. Most resolve by checking connection speed, clearing cache, disabling extensions, or lowering video quality.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5–15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Check internet speed is at least 5 Mbps for HD quality
- ✓Make sure other websites load quickly
- ✓Try a lower video quality setting
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Assuming internet is fine without testing speed
- Not checking if other devices using bandwidth
- Not restarting browser after clearing cache
- Trying all extensions at once without testing which one is the problem
Signs you need professional help
- Speed tests show adequate speed but YouTube still buffers Only YouTube buffers while other streaming services work fine ISP confirms they're throttling video streaming
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