The misfire also affected YouTube Premium subscribers who lost access to their subscriptions and streaming capabilities due to the channel removals. This was particularly problematic for creators who rely on their YouTube Premium subscriptions to monetize their content.

YouTube's response:

YouTube initially responded to the misfire by posting on its X account, acknowledging the problem and stating that its teams were working to reinstate the affected channels. The company assured creators that it was still working on the reinstatement and that some content, such as playlists, may still be delayed.

However, as the situation continued to unfold, it became clear that the problem was not fully resolved. YouTube's updates on its Help site revealed hundreds of responses from creators and fans, but no further explanation was provided.