From the version history on the recent update:
User interface
Status bar. The information read-out on the status bar has been revised such that it
takes up less horizontal space, and will not force the project window to be wider
when the read-out is updated. Because the window can now be made narrower
than the minimum width required to accommodate the complete read-out,
hovering over the read-out will now show its complete text in a tool tip.
I just tried and pushed this a little, setting an older office screen with 1680 horizontal pixels to 175% and thus to an effective width of a mere 960 pixels. Works like a charm, no problem whatsoever anymore!
Another proof that the devs do listen and care - even if they should remain tight-lipped if they plan to address something or not. Love you guys!