How much does Hooked make on YouTube?
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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
|
175,613
175.61K
|
$140.49 | |
|
January 2026
|
201,438
201.44K
|
$161.15 | |
|
February 2026
|
196,211
196.21K
|
$156.97 | |
|
March 2026
|
178,471
178.47K
|
$142.78 | |
|
April 2026
|
175,634
175.63K
|
$140.51 | |
|
May 2026
|
203,768
203.77K
|
$163.01 | |
|
June 2026
|
186,170
186.17K
|
$148.94 | |
|
July 2026
|
185,853
185.85K
|
$148.68 | |
|
August 2026
|
199,097
199.10K
|
$159.28 | |
|
September 2026
|
69,480
69.48K
|
$55.58 | |
| Total | 1,771,735 | $1,417.39 |
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.