How much does Heartache make on YouTube?
Heartache · by Toby Fox - 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
|
195,714
195.71K
|
$156.57 | |
|
January 2026
|
255,798
255.80K
|
$204.64 | |
|
February 2026
|
228,318
228.32K
|
$182.65 | |
|
March 2026
|
209,347
209.35K
|
$167.48 | |
|
April 2026
|
244,322
244.32K
|
$195.46 | |
|
May 2026
|
234,490
234.49K
|
$187.59 | |
|
June 2026
|
250,182
250.18K
|
$200.15 | |
|
July 2026
|
317,769
317.77K
|
$254.22 | |
|
August 2026
|
305,069
305.07K
|
$244.06 | |
|
September 2026
|
170,164
170.16K
|
$136.13 | |
| Total | 2,411,173 | $1,928.94 |
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.