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
It's an unnecessary change. Honestly, people don't get confused with the tick verification. It's used in most social media. Putting the gray background will actually be more confusing and it will be easier to copy other channels. YouTube plz think before you update.