How much does Beating my 10 Oldest and Worst stream ideas make on YouTube?
Beating my 10 Oldest and Worst stream ideas · by DougDoug
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$3.00/1,000 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
Projections
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
|
87,396
87.40K
|
$262.19 | |
|
January 2026
|
90,357
90.36K
|
$271.07 | |
|
February 2026
|
118,450
118.45K
|
$355.35 | |
|
March 2026
|
53,733
53.73K
|
$161.20 | |
|
April 2026
|
48,347
48.35K
|
$145.04 | |
|
May 2026
|
59,250
59.25K
|
$177.75 | |
|
June 2026
|
45,782
45.78K
|
$137.35 | |
|
July 2026
|
54,666
54.67K
|
$164.00 | |
|
August 2026
|
55,842
55.84K
|
$167.53 | |
|
September 2026
|
37,584
37.58K
|
$112.75 | |
| Total | 651,407 | $1,954.22 |
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.