The First YouTube Video Ever: How 'Me at the Zoo' Started a Digital Revolution
Published April 22, 2025
Views 3.39K | Likes 214 | Comments 3
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 3.39K views translate to an estimated $2 – $7 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)$2 – $7