| Metric | CG5 | Katy Perry |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $2,960–$9,920 | $102K–$354K |
| Est. yearly revenue | $35.5K–$119K | $1.2M–$4.3M |
| Per long-form video | $840–$2,940 | $135K–$472K |
| Subscribers | 11M | 47.5M |
| Est. monthly views | 87.8M | 330.8M |
| Shorts share of views | 100% | 71% |
| Videos | 895 | 253 |
| Category | Entertainment and vlogs | Entertainment and vlogs |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $1–$3.5 | $1–$3.5 |
Where does the gap come from?
- Katy Perry gets about 330.8M views a month versus 87.8M for CG5. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
- 100% of CG5's views come from Shorts (Katy Perry: 71%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
Sponsorships, memberships, Super Thanks, merchandise and other income are not included. The real total is often higher than ad revenue alone.
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Who earns more, CG5 or Katy Perry?
Katy Perry earns an estimated $102K–$354K a month from YouTube ads, about 35.4× CG5's estimated $2,960–$9,920.
How many subscribers do CG5 and Katy Perry have?
CG5 has about 11M subscribers and Katy Perry about 47.5M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →