🔗 Paste YouTube Video Link

Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, /shorts/, /embed/, /live/ URLs

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this YouTube earning calculator?
We auto-fetch real view counts via the Return YouTube Dislike API (free, community-maintained) and apply industry CPM data for 30+ niches across 50+ countries. YouTube's 45% revenue share, ad blocker rates, and monetization percentages are all factored in. Estimates are typically within 15-25% of actual AdSense revenue.
What free APIs does this tool use?
We use YouTube oEmbed (for video title, channel name, and thumbnail), the Return YouTube Dislike API (for real view counts, likes, dislikes, and upload date), and noembed.com as a fallback. No API key is required — everything works client-side from your browser.
What is CPM vs RPM?
CPM (Cost Per Mille) is what advertisers pay per 1,000 ad impressions on monetized views. RPM (Revenue Per Mille) is what creators actually earn per 1,000 total views after YouTube's 45% cut and non-monetized views. RPM is always lower than CPM.
How much does YouTube pay per 1,000 views?
It varies enormously by niche and country. Finance in the US: $12-45 CPM. Gaming globally: $1-6. Average across all niches for US audiences: $2-8 CPM. After YouTube's 45% cut and monetization rates, creators typically receive $0.50-15 per 1,000 total views.
Does YouTube Shorts pay less?
Yes, significantly. Shorts RPM is approximately $0.01-0.07 per 1,000 views vs $1-30+ for long-form. Since March 2023, Shorts are monetized through a shared ad revenue pool. Shorts are best for audience growth, not direct ad revenue.
Estimates only — actual revenue depends on ad types, viewer location mix, watch time, ad blockers, and advertiser demand. Check YouTube Studio for real earnings. Powered by Toolsgest.