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Player.vimeo.com Took too Long to Respond [Chrome, Firefox]
Get back to using Vimeo normally with these expert solutions
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
Vimeo has been on a path of steady growth since its inception in 2004, so it has now become an excellent alternative to the segment leader, YouTube.
Vimeo has the edge over YouTube because it offers high-quality videos without annoying ad breaks.
Another inherent positive with Vimeo is that a human crew entirely manages it. As such, video suggestions are performed by real humans, which vastly reduces the chances of anyone coming across inappropriate video content.
Plus, you also get to upload your videos on Vimeo with perfect ease.
Unfortunately, notwithstanding how great Vimeo is as avideo-sharing platform, there have often been instances where users have trouble viewing the site.
As you can see from the error image presented above, the issue stops the player from running and includes the users complaining that Vimeo is not working on Chrome. So it seems that the problems are extended to all main browsers.
Here are the most common reports from Vimeo users:
These issues have much to do with the respective browser settings, and getting back to viewing the videos can be just a few taps/ mouse clicks away.
Quick Tip:
If your current choice, be it Chrome, Mozilla, and so on, does not comply with your viewing standards, the most straightforward solution is to switch to a more performant browser.
Opera One is a robust, well-balanced, browsing solution that constantly improves. The Video pop-out is an option that offers you a flawless Vimeo viewing experience without leaving the browser.
Opera One
Why is the Vimeo player not working?
There are multiple areas to discuss when it comes to the possible reasons for the Vimeo player not working on your device, so let’s break them down one by one:
➡ Caused by browser
Your choice of browser not only affects how you’re able to enjoy online content but also dictates if some online services work as intended or not.
Choosing a browser that can decode H.264 videos in a player that uses HTML5 will usually allow you to access the Vimeo video player.
➡ Caused by internet connection
As the video quality variety on Vimeo starts from 360p up to 8K, we can safely conclude that what video you choose to watch will significantly impact how that video will be played.
If you’re trying to play an 8K-quality video with a slow internet connection, then the browser will not have the power to buffer it, so please make sure that your ISP offers you good browsing speeds to play Vimeo high-quality videos.
➡ Device-related causes
As the online environment is constantly updated, Vimeo is no different.
The company has chosen to restrict access to people using Windows XP or Windows Vista, as these OSs are discontinued and can pose a security and privacy threat to your system. Any other OS from Windows will work without issues.
If you’re using an Android device to watch Vimeo, ensure you’re running Marshmallow Version 6.0 or above.
If you’re trying to watch Vimeo on iOS, having the 12.4 version or above will not cause any conflicts.
How can I fix the player.vimeo.com took too long to respond issue?
1. Fix Vimeo issues on Firefox
Clear browser Cookies, Internet Cache, and History files
To do that, launch theFirefox browser.
However, just in case issues persists with Vimeo, there is something more advanced than you might pursue with your Firefox browser.
2. Fix Vimeo issues on Chrome
However, here is yet another method to try if you continue to have issues with Vimeo in the Chrome browser.
3. Fix Vimeo issues on Internet Explorer
Note:The process applies to only IE 10 and below.
You should have no issues viewing Vimeo on Internet Explorer anymore.
Feel free to try any of the solutions above and let us know how they worked for you. Also, don’t hesitate to share other workarounds with us if you know of different workarounds.
More about the topics:Browser errors,Firefox errors,Internet Explorer Issues
Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
