How much does The Strokes - Hard To Explain (Official HD Video) make on YouTube?
The Strokes - Hard To Explain (Official HD Video) · by thestrokesVEVO
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
|
134,283
134.28K
|
$107.43 | |
|
March 2026
|
350,861
350.86K
|
$280.69 | |
|
April 2026
|
445,636
445.64K
|
$356.51 | |
|
May 2026
|
438,866
438.87K
|
$351.09 | |
|
June 2026
|
377,605
377.61K
|
$302.08 | |
|
July 2026
|
380,543
380.54K
|
$304.43 | |
|
August 2026
|
394,438
394.44K
|
$315.55 | |
|
September 2026
|
193,550
193.55K
|
$154.84 | |
| Total | 2,715,782 | $2,172.63 |
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.