Currently, public sub counts are abbreviated in most but not all places across YouTube. In August, we’ll make this more consistent by always showing abbreviated sub counts publicly. Creators: You’ll still see your full sub count in Studio! Learn more → http://yt.be/help/abbrev-count …pic.twitter.com/pmaKk4EU4k
We want to see the exact number on the main page. We like seeing the whole number. The number represents PEOPLE. Not just something you can round down. We want to see it on other people's channels. Not just mine. Shortened when watching a video, sure. Not on the main page.