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
i want you to actually read this cause i know you are. do not add this new change in. because there is nothing wrong with the sub counts right now. everyone is saying it is worse. and it is. it's the dumbest thing i can see a company do.