How much does Bad Idea make on YouTube?
Bad Idea · by Dove Cameron - 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
|
20,603
20.60K
|
$16.48 | |
|
January 2026
|
28,257
28.26K
|
$22.61 | |
|
February 2026
|
29,603
29.60K
|
$23.68 | |
|
March 2026
|
25,425
25.43K
|
$20.34 | |
|
April 2026
|
40,802
40.80K
|
$32.64 | |
|
May 2026
|
61,822
61.82K
|
$49.46 | |
|
June 2026
|
42,849
42.85K
|
$34.28 | |
|
July 2026
|
52,261
52.26K
|
$41.81 | |
|
August 2026
|
42,437
42.44K
|
$33.95 | |
|
September 2026
|
22,716
22.72K
|
$18.17 | |
| Total | 366,775 | $293.42 |
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.