How much does Forest make on YouTube?
Forest · by System of A Down - 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.
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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
|
440,544
440.54K
|
$352.44 | |
|
February 2026
|
527,517
527.52K
|
$422.01 | |
|
March 2026
|
771,168
771.17K
|
$616.93 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,511,114
1.51M
|
$1,208.89 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,694,831
1.69M
|
$1,355.86 | |
|
July 2026
|
341,440
341.44K
|
$273.15 | |
|
August 2026
|
1,022,612
1.02M
|
$818.09 | |
| Total | 6,309,226 | $5,047.38 |
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.