How much does The Pretender make on YouTube?
The Pretender · by Foo Fighters - 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
|
1,485,856
1.49M
|
$1,188.68 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,678,993
1.68M
|
$1,343.19 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,767,236
1.77M
|
$1,413.79 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,792,977
1.79M
|
$1,434.38 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,879,372
1.88M
|
$1,503.50 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,655,216
1.66M
|
$1,324.17 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,611,873
1.61M
|
$1,289.50 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,688,018
1.69M
|
$1,350.41 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,740,063
1.74M
|
$1,392.05 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,640,414
1.64M
|
$1,312.33 | |
|
October 2026
|
161,494
161.49K
|
$129.20 | |
| Total | 17,101,512 | $13,681.21 |
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.