How much does Gotye - Eyes Wide Open (Official Music Video) make on YouTube?
Gotye - Eyes Wide Open (Official Music Video) · by Gotye
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
|
11,884
11.88K
|
$9.51 | |
|
March 2026
|
29,398
29.40K
|
$23.52 | |
|
April 2026
|
32,992
32.99K
|
$26.39 | |
|
May 2026
|
39,310
39.31K
|
$31.45 | |
|
June 2026
|
31,327
31.33K
|
$25.06 | |
|
July 2026
|
32,041
32.04K
|
$25.63 | |
|
August 2026
|
32,606
32.61K
|
$26.08 | |
|
September 2026
|
38,036
38.04K
|
$30.43 | |
|
October 2026
|
28,902
28.90K
|
$23.12 | |
|
November 2026
|
2,965
2.96K
|
$2.37 | |
| Total | 279,461 | $223.57 |
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.