The issue of YouTube buffering is not new, and it also doesn’t appear to be getting any better. There are various factors that might be the cause of this difficulty, including your ISP, a server that is overcrowded, your browser cache, and others. First, make sure the issue isn’t with your ISP and that it is indeed coming from your end. Additionally, keep in mind that if you are using YouTube through an organization, it’s conceivable that they have restricted your data use. Ensure that your internet is reliable, your ISP is operating correctly, and there isn’t a crisis. Check out the suggestions listed below if you’ve done all of these tests but YouTube streaming running slow.
1. Changing the Video URL
Changing the URL drastically sped up surfing, according to several users. Although there doesn’t seem to be a good explanation for this situation, it appears that some YouTube servers are under less demand than the main official website youtube.com. Simply enter the YouTube URL for the video you wish to watch and change the “www” to “com” or any other URL.
2. Clearing your Browser’s Cache
The browser stores everything when you load a page for the first time, making subsequent loads quicker. You will benefit from a better page-loading experience if you do this. However, occasionally this might result in an excessive amount of temporary data being retained on your computer, clogging it up. We can try deleting the cache from your browser and see if the streaming improves.
- On your keyboard, press Ctrl + Shift + Del to open the “Clear browsing data” window. Check all of the checkboxes by selecting the “Advanced” option at the top of the page. Then choose “Clear browsing data.”
- After closing all open programs with the task manager, restart your browser to see whether you can easily stream movies.
3. Checking Flash Software
Many web browsers come with Adobe Flash Player pre-installed, which is frequently used to embed movies on several websites. Installing the most recent version of Flash Player from its official website after uninstalling the previous one should work. Additionally, YouTube has changed the default player for Firefox users from Flash Player to HTML5. By viewing the official YouTube page, you can quickly determine whether your browser supports HTML5. However, there are still certain add-ons for various browsers that make YouTube comments utilize Flash for users whose HTML5 isn’t functioning properly.
Users of Firefox, for instance, have access to an add-on that utilizes Flash by default to play movies. By confirming whether your browser is HTML5-compatible, you may perform further troubleshooting on this problem. Check to see whether any Adobe software is in conflict. They are famous for causing a lot of problems. Additionally, ensure that Flash is updated to the most recent build.
4. Choosing Lower Quality Settings
Google uses sophisticated algorithms to reduce the number of time users must wait while waiting for a video to load on a server. However, consumption still has a tendency to increase during peak hours. This could be problematic for you. Although you have no control over website traffic, you may always opt to view videos of lower quality. You may manually set the video quality lower if you want; the “Automatic” setting automatically adapts the video quality to your internet connection.
- Streaming video should be opened.
- In the bottom-right corner of the video window, click the “Gear” button.
- Select a lower-quality option by clicking “Quality.” When you play the video, it will automatically switch to the lesser quality.
5. Updating Graphic Drivers
Some customers reported that their outdated drivers were the reason for their poor streaming or inability to broadcast in HD. Since your computer uses its graphics hardware anytime you stream a video, this might be a legitimate explanation. It simply cannot handle the most recent YouTube administration improvements if the drivers are outdated. Your computer will start up in Safe Mode after which the display card drivers that are presently installed will be removed. Upon restart, your display hardware would automatically discover the default display drivers and install them.
- The steps in our article on how to start your computer in safe mode should be followed.
- When the computer has started in safe mode, right-click the Windows key and choose Device Manager from the menu that appears.
- Right-click on the display hardware after expanding the Display adapters section in the device manager. Select the device removal option. When unactivated Windows asks you to confirm your activities and select Ok to continue.
- In the device manager, click “Update Driver” and choose “Search automatically for updated driver software” after restarting your device.