How much does nothing at all make on YouTube?
nothing at all · by Madison Beer - 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
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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
|
122,443
122.44K
|
$97.95 | |
|
February 2026
|
93,704
93.70K
|
$74.96 | |
|
March 2026
|
57,110
57.11K
|
$45.69 | |
|
April 2026
|
45,594
45.59K
|
$36.48 | |
|
May 2026
|
52,179
52.18K
|
$41.74 | |
|
June 2026
|
37,956
37.96K
|
$30.36 | |
|
July 2026
|
34,416
34.42K
|
$27.53 | |
|
August 2026
|
32,116
32.12K
|
$25.69 | |
|
September 2026
|
11,830
11.83K
|
$9.46 | |
| Total | 487,348 | $389.88 |
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.