How much does Imagine Dragons - Friction (from Smoke + Mirrors Live) make on YouTube?
Imagine Dragons - Friction (from Smoke + Mirrors Live) · by ImagineDragonsVEVO
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
|
7,380
7.38K
|
$5.90 | |
|
January 2026
|
8,965
8.96K
|
$7.17 | |
|
February 2026
|
9,083
9.08K
|
$7.27 | |
|
March 2026
|
8,287
8.29K
|
$6.63 | |
|
April 2026
|
8,481
8.48K
|
$6.78 | |
|
May 2026
|
9,424
9.42K
|
$7.54 | |
|
June 2026
|
6,809
6.81K
|
$5.45 | |
|
July 2026
|
8,305
8.30K
|
$6.64 | |
|
August 2026
|
9,115
9.12K
|
$7.29 | |
|
September 2026
|
3,534
3.53K
|
$2.83 | |
| Total | 79,383 | $63.51 |
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.