Who Received The FIRST YouTube Play Button?
Published April 28, 2021
Views 222K | Likes 11.9K | Comments 1.66K
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 222K views translate to an estimated $156 – $445 in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$156 – $445