How much does Don't Stop The Music make on YouTube?
Don't Stop The Music · by Rihanna - 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
|
198,268
198.27K
|
$158.61 | |
|
January 2026
|
231,065
231.06K
|
$184.85 | |
|
February 2026
|
238,688
238.69K
|
$190.95 | |
|
March 2026
|
236,949
236.95K
|
$189.56 | |
|
April 2026
|
253,043
253.04K
|
$202.43 | |
|
May 2026
|
256,395
256.39K
|
$205.12 | |
|
June 2026
|
264,287
264.29K
|
$211.43 | |
|
July 2026
|
256,291
256.29K
|
$205.03 | |
|
August 2026
|
239,407
239.41K
|
$191.53 | |
|
September 2026
|
118,939
118.94K
|
$95.15 | |
| Total | 2,293,332 | $1,834.67 |
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.