How I Made $2400 from a 'Dumb' Short
45sThe surprising revenue from a seemingly trivial video sparks curiosity and challenges assumptions about Shorts monetization.
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This video reveals exactly how much a creator earned from a YouTube Shorts compilation that racked up 65 million views. By stitching four previously successful Shorts into one simple clip, the creator gained 112,000 subscribers and several thousand dollars in revenue — sharing exact payout figures and audience geography.
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What the Shorts compilation is
The Shorts clip is a compilation made by combining four of the creator's separate videos into one. Each individual video had already gathered millions of views on its own.
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Shorts fully pay for themselves
In total, the Shorts brought in very good money and 100% covered their production costs, generating extra income even from 'stupid,' simple content.
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Views, subscribers, and audience geography
The compilation was watched 65 million times and added 112,000 subscribers. The audience was mostly American: the U.S. made up 14%, with Indonesia and Brazil at 7% each.
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First 24 hours payout
In its first 24 hours, the video earned only $23 — showing how payouts accumulate gradually.
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Lifetime earnings
Over its entire lifetime, the compilation earned $2,400. Combined with the four other Shorts, total earnings reached $6,700.
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Don't underestimate Shorts
The creator's takeaway is that Shorts should not be devalued — they can generate solid income and even fund travel to different countries.
The bottom line: even an intentionally simple Shorts compilation can deliver real money and subscriber growth, proving that Shorts are a viable income stream rather than just a fun format.
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How many views did the Shorts compilation video receive?
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How many views did the Shorts compilation video receive?
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65 million views.
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How much did the video earn in its first 24 hours?
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How much did the video earn in its first 24 hours?
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$23.
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What was the total lifetime earnings of the compilation video?
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What was the total lifetime earnings of the compilation video?
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$2,400.
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How much did the five Shorts generate in total?
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How much did the five Shorts generate in total?
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$6,700.
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Which country accounted for the largest share of viewers?
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Which country accounted for the largest share of viewers?
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The United States, at 14% of viewers.
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How many subscribers did the Shorts compilation gain?
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112,000 subscribers.
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How was the Shorts video structured?
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How was the Shorts video structured?
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It was a compilation of four different short videos stitched into one clip.
💡 Key Takeaways
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Shorts can pay for themselves
Demonstrates that short-form content is not just vanity metrics but a real, self-sustaining revenue source.
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65M views and 112K subscribers from one clip
Concrete proof that a low-effort compilation can drive massive reach and follower growth.
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$6,700 across five Shorts
A realistic, cumulative revenue figure that helps creators set expectations for Shorts monetization.
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Don't underestimate Shorts
The core principle of the video: treat Shorts as a serious income channel, not a throwaway format.
00:52Full Transcript
[00:00] Сколько платит зарубежный YouTube за 65 миллионов просмотров шорс, но необычный. Вот мой шорс, он состоит из четырех разных моих видео и он собран в одну компиляцию. Мало того, что шорсы простые, где персонажи просто вылетают с разных сторон,
[00:12] так еще и сами эти видео собрали очень много миллионов просмотров. В сумме все эти шорсы принесли мне очень хорошие деньги и 100% себя окупили. Так еще и принесли мне дополнительный доход за такое тупое видео. Это тупое видео посмотрели 65 миллионов человек, подписалось 112 тысяч.
[00:27] Смотрит этот шорс в основном американцы. Соединенные Штаты 14%, Индонезия 7%, Бразилия 7%. И за первые 24 часа это видео заработало 23 доллара. А за все время такое тупое видео заработало мне 2400 долларов.
[00:41] Добавьте к этой сумме сумму других 4 шортсов и получится 6700 долларов. Так что не стоит обесценивать шортсы, с них можно хорошо зарабатывать и ездить в разные страны.
