How much does Thank U 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.
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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
|
28,554
28.55K
|
$22.84 | |
|
March 2026
|
40,321
40.32K
|
$32.26 | |
|
April 2026
|
46,624
46.62K
|
$37.30 | |
|
May 2026
|
41,883
41.88K
|
$33.51 | |
|
June 2026
|
33,813
33.81K
|
$27.05 | |
|
July 2026
|
37,739
37.74K
|
$30.19 | |
|
August 2026
|
36,929
36.93K
|
$29.54 | |
|
September 2026
|
35,938
35.94K
|
$28.75 | |
|
October 2026
|
17,621
17.62K
|
$14.10 | |
| Total | 319,422 | $255.54 |
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.