How much does Smell of the Game make on YouTube?
Smell of the Game · by Daisuke Ishiwatari - 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
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
|
144,283
144.28K
|
$115.43 | |
|
January 2026
|
166,695
166.69K
|
$133.36 | |
|
February 2026
|
156,143
156.14K
|
$124.91 | |
|
March 2026
|
164,001
164.00K
|
$131.20 | |
|
April 2026
|
188,782
188.78K
|
$151.03 | |
|
May 2026
|
181,572
181.57K
|
$145.26 | |
|
June 2026
|
143,634
143.63K
|
$114.91 | |
|
July 2026
|
153,989
153.99K
|
$123.19 | |
|
August 2026
|
138,109
138.11K
|
$110.49 | |
|
September 2026
|
141,185
141.19K
|
$112.95 | |
|
October 2026
|
46,492
46.49K
|
$37.19 | |
| Total | 1,624,885 | $1,299.91 |
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.