How much does Unwritten make on YouTube?
Unwritten · by Natasha Bedingfield - 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
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
|
437,614
437.61K
|
$350.09 | |
|
January 2026
|
498,462
498.46K
|
$398.77 | |
|
February 2026
|
498,780
498.78K
|
$399.02 | |
|
March 2026
|
540,224
540.22K
|
$432.18 | |
|
April 2026
|
545,693
545.69K
|
$436.55 | |
|
May 2026
|
524,297
524.30K
|
$419.44 | |
|
June 2026
|
444,145
444.14K
|
$355.32 | |
|
July 2026
|
460,740
460.74K
|
$368.59 | |
|
August 2026
|
469,428
469.43K
|
$375.54 | |
|
September 2026
|
436,788
436.79K
|
$349.43 | |
|
October 2026
|
134,271
134.27K
|
$107.42 | |
| Total | 4,990,442 | $3,992.35 |
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.