Many YouTube channels were recently banned due to a system error, falsely flagged for “Spam & Deceptive Practices.”
The bans affected both content creators and YouTube Premium subscribers, disrupting access to services such as YouTube Music.
In response, YouTube issued an apology and confirmed that it is working to restore the affected channels and subscriptions.
However, the platform has not provided a detailed explanation for the cause or scope of the issue, leaving creators to speculate that it may be linked to system automation.
Users expressed their frustration on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), reporting missing files and a lack of adequate customer support.
Although YouTube announced the issue had been fixed by Friday afternoon, some unresolved complaints lingered.
This incident reflects the interconnected nature of YouTube’s services, highlighting how technical problems can disrupt both content creation and paid subscriptions.