How much does "Weird Al" Yankovic - Smells Like Nirvana (Official Video) make on YouTube?
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Smells Like Nirvana (Official Video) · by alyankovicVEVO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
May 2026
|
94,668
94.67K
|
$75.73 | |
|
June 2026
|
137,400
137.40K
|
$109.92 | |
|
July 2026
|
134,182
134.18K
|
$107.35 | |
|
August 2026
|
114,703
114.70K
|
$91.76 | |
|
September 2026
|
149,648
149.65K
|
$119.72 | |
|
October 2026
|
10,978
10.98K
|
$8.78 | |
| Total | 641,579 | $513.26 |
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.