How much does How Long make on YouTube?
How Long · by Tove Lo - 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
|
119,606
119.61K
|
$95.68 | |
|
January 2026
|
135,189
135.19K
|
$108.15 | |
|
February 2026
|
126,243
126.24K
|
$100.99 | |
|
March 2026
|
118,705
118.70K
|
$94.96 | |
|
April 2026
|
121,646
121.65K
|
$97.32 | |
|
May 2026
|
109,819
109.82K
|
$87.86 | |
|
June 2026
|
97,564
97.56K
|
$78.05 | |
|
July 2026
|
102,980
102.98K
|
$82.38 | |
|
August 2026
|
101,610
101.61K
|
$81.29 | |
|
September 2026
|
98,252
98.25K
|
$78.60 | |
|
October 2026
|
20,298
20.30K
|
$16.24 | |
| Total | 1,151,912 | $921.53 |
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.