How much does I’m Trying (Not Friends) make on YouTube?
I’m Trying (Not Friends) · by Maisie Peters - 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
|
11,719
11.72K
|
$9.38 | |
|
January 2026
|
13,380
13.38K
|
$10.70 | |
|
February 2026
|
16,857
16.86K
|
$13.49 | |
|
March 2026
|
19,636
19.64K
|
$15.71 | |
|
April 2026
|
24,007
24.01K
|
$19.21 | |
|
May 2026
|
23,871
23.87K
|
$19.10 | |
|
June 2026
|
21,079
21.08K
|
$16.86 | |
|
July 2026
|
18,869
18.87K
|
$15.10 | |
|
August 2026
|
16,916
16.92K
|
$13.53 | |
|
September 2026
|
23,855
23.86K
|
$19.08 | |
|
October 2026
|
14,492
14.49K
|
$11.59 | |
| Total | 204,681 | $163.74 |
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.