How much does Guess the Animal make on YouTube?
Guess the Animal · by MrBeast
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$1.50/1,000 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
186,364,271
186.36M
|
$279,546.41 | |
|
February 2026
|
39,117,014
39.12M
|
$58,675.52 | |
|
March 2026
|
31,714,107
31.71M
|
$47,571.16 | |
|
April 2026
|
22,280,382
22.28M
|
$33,420.57 | |
|
May 2026
|
65,281,832
65.28M
|
$97,922.75 | |
|
June 2026
|
30,866,558
30.87M
|
$46,299.84 | |
|
July 2026
|
40,431,981
40.43M
|
$60,647.97 | |
|
August 2026
|
33,707,935
33.71M
|
$50,561.90 | |
|
September 2026
|
17,281,956
17.28M
|
$25,922.93 | |
| Total | 467,046,036 | $700,569.05 |
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.