How much does YouTube's Biggest Mistake.. make on YouTube?
YouTube's Biggest Mistake.. · by Stokes Twins
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.20/1,000 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
|
117,153
117.15K
|
$140.58 | |
|
January 2026
|
308,972
308.97K
|
$370.77 | |
|
February 2026
|
300,403
300.40K
|
$360.48 | |
|
March 2026
|
170,766
170.77K
|
$204.92 | |
|
April 2026
|
391,423
391.42K
|
$469.71 | |
|
May 2026
|
926,299
926.30K
|
$1,111.56 | |
|
June 2026
|
812,217
812.22K
|
$974.66 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,047,563
1.05M
|
$1,257.08 | |
|
August 2026
|
568,045
568.04K
|
$681.65 | |
|
September 2026
|
127,608
127.61K
|
$153.13 | |
| Total | 4,770,449 | $5,724.54 |
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.