How much does Play Hard (feat. Ne-Yo & Akon) (New Edit) make on YouTube?
Play Hard (feat. Ne-Yo & Akon) (New Edit) · by David Guetta - 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
|
131,337
131.34K
|
$105.07 | |
|
January 2026
|
157,574
157.57K
|
$126.06 | |
|
February 2026
|
170,851
170.85K
|
$136.68 | |
|
March 2026
|
175,893
175.89K
|
$140.71 | |
|
April 2026
|
202,810
202.81K
|
$162.25 | |
|
May 2026
|
195,784
195.78K
|
$156.63 | |
|
June 2026
|
180,364
180.36K
|
$144.29 | |
|
July 2026
|
201,648
201.65K
|
$161.32 | |
|
August 2026
|
140,373
140.37K
|
$112.30 | |
|
September 2026
|
63,629
63.63K
|
$50.90 | |
| Total | 1,620,263 | $1,296.21 |
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.