How much does Ed Sheeran - Don't [Official Audio] make on YouTube?
Ed Sheeran - Don't [Official Audio] · by Ed Sheeran
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
Projections
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
|
163,156
163.16K
|
$130.52 | |
|
January 2026
|
165,880
165.88K
|
$132.70 | |
|
February 2026
|
173,338
173.34K
|
$138.67 | |
|
March 2026
|
187,736
187.74K
|
$150.19 | |
|
April 2026
|
171,992
171.99K
|
$137.59 | |
|
May 2026
|
169,682
169.68K
|
$135.75 | |
|
June 2026
|
127,282
127.28K
|
$101.83 | |
|
July 2026
|
152,865
152.87K
|
$122.29 | |
|
August 2026
|
154,474
154.47K
|
$123.58 | |
|
September 2026
|
94,528
94.53K
|
$75.62 | |
| Total | 1,560,933 | $1,248.75 |
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.