How much does Overdrive make on YouTube?
Overdrive · by Conan Gray - Topic
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
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Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
96,288
96.29K
|
$77.03 | |
|
January 2026
|
136,509
136.51K
|
$109.21 | |
|
February 2026
|
137,257
137.26K
|
$109.81 | |
|
March 2026
|
128,210
128.21K
|
$102.57 | |
|
April 2026
|
119,803
119.80K
|
$95.84 | |
|
May 2026
|
107,635
107.64K
|
$86.11 | |
|
June 2026
|
111,767
111.77K
|
$89.41 | |
|
July 2026
|
96,284
96.28K
|
$77.03 | |
|
August 2026
|
98,608
98.61K
|
$78.89 | |
|
September 2026
|
101,999
102.00K
|
$81.60 | |
|
October 2026
|
40,567
40.57K
|
$32.45 | |
| Total | 1,174,927 | $939.94 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.