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
Some of our favourite YouTubers seem to grossly dislike this change. So why? @kindlykeyin/@thekingofrandom/@GavinFree you seen this? How does this affect @SocialBlade? Stats fan so like to keep an eye on our fav channels sometimes. Many fans excited by subscriber milestones.pic.twitter.com/CgPgvdV8o1