How much does Cheating in SQUID GAME #shorts make on YouTube?
Cheating in SQUID GAME #shorts · by Mr DegrEE
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.05/1,000 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
|
14,019
14.02K
|
$0.70 | |
|
January 2026
|
11,724
11.72K
|
$0.59 | |
|
February 2026
|
7,198
7.20K
|
$0.36 | |
|
March 2026
|
6,067
6.07K
|
$0.30 | |
|
April 2026
|
7,759
7.76K
|
$0.39 | |
|
May 2026
|
11,032
11.03K
|
$0.55 | |
|
June 2026
|
12,946
12.95K
|
$0.65 | |
|
July 2026
|
8,469
8.47K
|
$0.42 | |
|
August 2026
|
6,204
6.20K
|
$0.31 | |
|
September 2026
|
4,693
4.69K
|
$0.23 | |
| Total | 90,111 | $4.51 |
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.