How much does Santana, Rob Thomas - Smooth (Karaoke Version) make on YouTube?
Santana, Rob Thomas - Smooth (Karaoke Version) · by Sing King
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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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
February 2026
|
6,260
6.26K
|
$5.01 | |
|
March 2026
|
14,624
14.62K
|
$11.70 | |
|
April 2026
|
17,357
17.36K
|
$13.89 | |
|
May 2026
|
18,855
18.86K
|
$15.08 | |
|
June 2026
|
18,179
18.18K
|
$14.54 | |
|
July 2026
|
18,838
18.84K
|
$15.07 | |
|
August 2026
|
23,099
23.10K
|
$18.48 | |
|
September 2026
|
10,591
10.59K
|
$8.47 | |
| Total | 127,803 | $102.24 |
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.