YouTube subsequently reported that the issue had been fixed around an hour and a half after it first went down. "Confirming this is resolved across all YouTube services," wrote Harvey. "Thanks again for your patience!"

The update affects all platforms for watching YouTube, from desktop and TV to phone and tablet so if you haven’t come across it yet, it’s probably because you haven’t watched any videos rather than because your watching on a device that hasn’t got the new look.

YouTube experienced technical difficulties on Wednesday, Oct. 15, with more than 300K users reporting problems.

These aren't technical terms, but the new player embraces a bubbly, rounded design in lieu of its more pared-down, simplistic past. The buttons also seem much larger, which can feel more obtrusive, even if the transparency makes them less so in reality.

YouTube is launching a wave of visual and interactive tweaks designed to make the platform feel more vibrant, intuitive, and consistent across devices. The redesign began

In two decades, the app has grown from a user-generated circus into the most powerful platform on earth. CEO Neal Mohan on his $100 billion vision for YouTube’s future and the disruption it’s left in its wake.