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
Not gonna lie the new design sucks and makes it harder to tell who the real deal is lmao It's too transparent. A bold check mark is easier to see and is virtually recognisable as other sights like Twitter use the same symbol for the same message.