It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
I feel as if Google has decided to start taking the verification badge down because they didnt like being similar to 90% of the other websites that utilize those badges and possibly to cut down on those who are verified this way less people get recognized or even make it easier