How much does Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video) · by NirvanaVEVO
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.
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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
|
14,312,657
14.31M
|
$11,450.13 | |
|
January 2026
|
15,253,410
15.25M
|
$12,202.73 | |
|
February 2026
|
15,817,101
15.82M
|
$12,653.68 | |
|
March 2026
|
15,347,568
15.35M
|
$12,278.05 | |
|
April 2026
|
14,046,216
14.05M
|
$11,236.97 | |
|
May 2026
|
15,651,717
15.65M
|
$12,521.37 | |
|
June 2026
|
14,560,820
14.56M
|
$11,648.66 | |
|
July 2026
|
17,419,518
17.42M
|
$13,935.61 | |
|
August 2026
|
15,556,217
15.56M
|
$12,444.97 | |
|
September 2026
|
17,618,300
17.62M
|
$14,094.64 | |
|
October 2026
|
9,829,842
9.83M
|
$7,863.87 | |
| Total | 165,413,366 | $132,330.69 |
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.