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
This is honestly more confusing than the checkmarks. Especially considering how many people on the platform, large and small, are set to apparently lose their previous verification if they don't appeal. Who needed this?