How much does What a Feeling make on YouTube?
What a Feeling · by One Direction - 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
55,713
55.71K
|
$44.57 | |
|
March 2026
|
133,564
133.56K
|
$106.85 | |
|
April 2026
|
170,627
170.63K
|
$136.50 | |
|
May 2026
|
198,130
198.13K
|
$158.50 | |
|
June 2026
|
169,760
169.76K
|
$135.81 | |
|
July 2026
|
178,463
178.46K
|
$142.77 | |
|
August 2026
|
180,026
180.03K
|
$144.02 | |
|
September 2026
|
78,722
78.72K
|
$62.98 | |
| Total | 1,165,005 | $932.00 |
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.