How much does Make Believe make on YouTube?
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Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 2026
|
169,449
169.45K
|
$135.56 | |
|
February 2026
|
387,913
387.91K
|
$310.33 | |
|
March 2026
|
438,322
438.32K
|
$350.66 | |
|
April 2026
|
323,587
323.59K
|
$258.87 | |
|
May 2026
|
259,157
259.16K
|
$207.33 | |
|
June 2026
|
285,823
285.82K
|
$228.66 | |
|
July 2026
|
292,360
292.36K
|
$233.89 | |
|
August 2026
|
353,528
353.53K
|
$282.82 | |
|
September 2026
|
230,965
230.97K
|
$184.77 | |
|
October 2026
|
9,391
9.39K
|
$7.51 | |
| Total | 2,750,495 | $2,200.40 |
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.