How much does this was a bad idea... make on YouTube?
this was a bad idea... · by Glitch
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$3.00/1,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
7,497
7.50K
|
$22.49 | |
|
March 2026
|
14,552
14.55K
|
$43.66 | |
|
April 2026
|
54,891
54.89K
|
$164.67 | |
|
May 2026
|
41,676
41.68K
|
$125.03 | |
|
June 2026
|
23,232
23.23K
|
$69.70 | |
|
July 2026
|
16,627
16.63K
|
$49.88 | |
|
August 2026
|
18,181
18.18K
|
$54.54 | |
|
September 2026
|
26,577
26.58K
|
$79.73 | |
|
October 2026
|
33,528
33.53K
|
$100.58 | |
|
November 2026
|
2,323
2.32K
|
$6.97 | |
| Total | 239,084 | $717.25 |
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.