How much does Shut Up and Dance 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
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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
|
3,280,646
3.28M
|
$2,624.52 | |
|
January 2026
|
3,572,371
3.57M
|
$2,857.90 | |
|
February 2026
|
3,576,691
3.58M
|
$2,861.35 | |
|
March 2026
|
3,573,922
3.57M
|
$2,859.14 | |
|
April 2026
|
3,219,827
3.22M
|
$2,575.86 | |
|
May 2026
|
3,335,894
3.34M
|
$2,668.72 | |
|
June 2026
|
3,664,752
3.66M
|
$2,931.80 | |
|
July 2026
|
3,797,152
3.80M
|
$3,037.72 | |
|
August 2026
|
3,417,851
3.42M
|
$2,734.28 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,605,539
3.61M
|
$2,884.43 | |
|
October 2026
|
442,520
442.52K
|
$354.02 | |
| Total | 35,487,165 | $28,389.73 |
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.