How much does Octopus vs Underwater Maze make on YouTube?
Octopus vs Underwater Maze · by Mark Rober
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$8.00/1,000 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
|
434,975
434.98K
|
$3,479.80 | |
|
January 2026
|
1,176,911
1.18M
|
$9,415.29 | |
|
February 2026
|
912,859
912.86K
|
$7,302.87 | |
|
March 2026
|
826,495
826.50K
|
$6,611.96 | |
|
April 2026
|
911,157
911.16K
|
$7,289.26 | |
|
May 2026
|
771,065
771.07K
|
$6,168.52 | |
|
June 2026
|
774,413
774.41K
|
$6,195.30 | |
|
July 2026
|
655,654
655.65K
|
$5,245.23 | |
|
August 2026
|
977,103
977.10K
|
$7,816.82 | |
|
September 2026
|
833,355
833.36K
|
$6,666.84 | |
|
October 2026
|
54,158
54.16K
|
$433.26 | |
| Total | 8,328,145 | $66,625.16 |
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.