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
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Replying to @321gofast @TeamYouTube
We get our data from YouTubes API which should continue to show accurate data for subscriber count.
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Upon closer look, it might affect our data display, but only time will tell.
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To confirm, third parties that use YouTube API Services will also get the same abbreviated public counts as you'll see on YouTube. Read the full announcement here: http://yt.be/help/abbrev-count …
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WHY though? If this all being done because of the sub count livestreams, then 1) okay fair but 2) why is it so important that you'd ruin it for everyone else to rid them? At the very least you should offer live statistics on our own personal dashboards if that's your goal.
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