How much does Days in the Dark make on YouTube?
Days in the Dark · by Royel Otis - Topic
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
|
1,971
1.97K
|
$1.58 | |
|
February 2026
|
5,637
5.64K
|
$4.51 | |
|
March 2026
|
4,252
4.25K
|
$3.40 | |
|
April 2026
|
6,887
6.89K
|
$5.51 | |
|
May 2026
|
9,639
9.64K
|
$7.71 | |
|
June 2026
|
9,185
9.19K
|
$7.35 | |
|
July 2026
|
5,506
5.51K
|
$4.40 | |
|
August 2026
|
5,894
5.89K
|
$4.72 | |
|
September 2026
|
6,368
6.37K
|
$5.09 | |
|
October 2026
|
30,541
30.54K
|
$24.43 | |
| Total | 85,880 | $68.70 |
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.