How much does KONY 2012 make on YouTube?
KONY 2012 · by Invisible Children
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.00/1,000 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.
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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
|
6,185
6.18K
|
$6.18 | |
|
January 2026
|
8,554
8.55K
|
$8.55 | |
|
February 2026
|
7,653
7.65K
|
$7.65 | |
|
March 2026
|
31,244
31.24K
|
$31.24 | |
|
April 2026
|
8,332
8.33K
|
$8.33 | |
|
May 2026
|
7,049
7.05K
|
$7.05 | |
|
June 2026
|
6,575
6.58K
|
$6.58 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,617
6.62K
|
$6.62 | |
|
August 2026
|
7,545
7.54K
|
$7.54 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,533
3.53K
|
$3.53 | |
| Total | 93,287 | $93.29 |
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.