How much does Yellow make on YouTube?
Yellow · by Coldplay - 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.
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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
|
6,017,348
6.02M
|
$4,813.88 | |
|
January 2026
|
6,999,247
7.00M
|
$5,599.40 | |
|
February 2026
|
7,983,400
7.98M
|
$6,386.72 | |
|
March 2026
|
6,363,708
6.36M
|
$5,090.97 | |
|
April 2026
|
7,335,437
7.34M
|
$5,868.35 | |
|
May 2026
|
6,683,734
6.68M
|
$5,346.99 | |
|
June 2026
|
6,218,842
6.22M
|
$4,975.07 | |
|
July 2026
|
6,602,574
6.60M
|
$5,282.06 | |
|
August 2026
|
6,837,647
6.84M
|
$5,470.12 | |
|
September 2026
|
2,821,718
2.82M
|
$2,257.37 | |
| Total | 63,863,655 | $51,090.92 |
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.