How much does The Blackest Day make on YouTube?
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
293,552
293.55K
|
$234.84 | |
|
March 2026
|
785,993
785.99K
|
$628.79 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,086,590
1.09M
|
$869.27 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,103,223
1.10M
|
$882.58 | |
|
June 2026
|
960,582
960.58K
|
$768.47 | |
|
July 2026
|
889,518
889.52K
|
$711.61 | |
|
August 2026
|
843,268
843.27K
|
$674.61 | |
|
September 2026
|
442,367
442.37K
|
$353.89 | |
| Total | 6,405,093 | $5,124.07 |
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.