There were Youtube Play Buttons in 2006?!
Published May 28, 2021
Views 276K | Likes 16.4K | Comments 1.09K
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 276K views translate to an estimated $194 – $554 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)$194 – $554