How much does The Strokes - Taken for a Fool (Official Video) make on YouTube?
The Strokes - Taken for a Fool (Official 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
|
33,114
33.11K
|
$26.49 | |
|
March 2026
|
81,891
81.89K
|
$65.51 | |
|
April 2026
|
126,455
126.45K
|
$101.16 | |
|
May 2026
|
123,775
123.78K
|
$99.02 | |
|
June 2026
|
96,036
96.04K
|
$76.83 | |
|
July 2026
|
261,407
261.41K
|
$209.13 | |
|
September 2026
|
33,007
33.01K
|
$26.41 | |
| Total | 755,685 | $604.55 |
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.