How much does Rihanna - Where Have You Been make on YouTube?
Rihanna - Where Have You Been · by RihannaVEVO
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.
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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
|
8,313,113
8.31M
|
$6,650.49 | |
|
January 2026
|
8,272,499
8.27M
|
$6,618.00 | |
|
February 2026
|
8,076,927
8.08M
|
$6,461.54 | |
|
March 2026
|
6,996,918
7.00M
|
$5,597.53 | |
|
April 2026
|
7,333,050
7.33M
|
$5,866.44 | |
|
May 2026
|
8,176,949
8.18M
|
$6,541.56 | |
|
June 2026
|
7,866,516
7.87M
|
$6,293.21 | |
|
July 2026
|
8,528,573
8.53M
|
$6,822.86 | |
|
August 2026
|
7,902,222
7.90M
|
$6,321.78 | |
|
September 2026
|
8,485,797
8.49M
|
$6,788.64 | |
|
October 2026
|
6,873,112
6.87M
|
$5,498.49 | |
| Total | 86,825,676 | $69,460.54 |
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.