YouTube fixes missing thumbnails and blank gaps in mobile feeds

YouTube says it has fixed a bug that caused missing video thumbnails and large blank spaces in the Home, Subscriptions, and profile feeds on Android and iOS. Users who still see broken feeds are advised to force-quit and relaunch the app.

• The bug affected Home, Subscriptions, and profile feeds on Android and iOS
• Videos, Shorts, and posts were replaced by black gaps and gray placeholders
• YouTube recommends force-quitting the app and reopening it
• YouTube did not explain the cause or whether a fix was app-side or server-side