How much does Animation vs. Arcade Games (official) make on YouTube?
Animation vs. Arcade Games (official) · by Alan Becker
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.80/1,000 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
|
726,032
726.03K
|
$1,306.86 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,313,842
2.31M
|
$4,164.92 | |
|
February 2026
|
1,690,847
1.69M
|
$3,043.52 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,421,455
1.42M
|
$2,558.62 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,811,533
1.81M
|
$3,260.76 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,962,191
1.96M
|
$3,531.94 | |
|
June 2026
|
2,123,852
2.12M
|
$3,822.93 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,842,796
1.84M
|
$3,317.03 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,431,468
1.43M
|
$2,576.64 | |
|
September 2026
|
1,387,388
1.39M
|
$2,497.30 | |
| Total | 16,711,404 | $30,080.53 |
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.