How much does Bad Things make on YouTube?
Bad Things · by mgk - 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
|
182,170
182.17K
|
$145.74 | |
|
January 2026
|
206,466
206.47K
|
$165.17 | |
|
February 2026
|
216,738
216.74K
|
$173.39 | |
|
March 2026
|
210,992
210.99K
|
$168.79 | |
|
April 2026
|
217,735
217.74K
|
$174.19 | |
|
May 2026
|
215,415
215.41K
|
$172.33 | |
|
June 2026
|
199,142
199.14K
|
$159.31 | |
|
July 2026
|
214,982
214.98K
|
$171.99 | |
|
August 2026
|
262,594
262.59K
|
$210.08 | |
|
September 2026
|
257,141
257.14K
|
$205.71 | |
|
October 2026
|
125,957
125.96K
|
$100.77 | |
| Total | 2,309,332 | $1,847.47 |
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.