How much does Rockin' in the Free World make on YouTube?
Rockin' in the Free World · by Neil Young - 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
|
213,521
213.52K
|
$170.82 | |
|
January 2026
|
261,952
261.95K
|
$209.56 | |
|
February 2026
|
251,846
251.85K
|
$201.48 | |
|
March 2026
|
243,805
243.81K
|
$195.04 | |
|
April 2026
|
245,132
245.13K
|
$196.11 | |
|
May 2026
|
258,575
258.57K
|
$206.86 | |
|
June 2026
|
265,715
265.71K
|
$212.57 | |
|
July 2026
|
252,348
252.35K
|
$201.88 | |
|
August 2026
|
253,442
253.44K
|
$202.75 | |
|
September 2026
|
280,164
280.16K
|
$224.13 | |
|
October 2026
|
63,101
63.10K
|
$50.48 | |
| Total | 2,589,601 | $2,071.68 |
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.