| Metric | Dream | Markiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $3,280–$26,000 | $50.6K–$405K |
| Est. yearly revenue | $39.4K–$312K | $608K–$4.9M |
| Per long-form video | $4,610–$36,900 | $3,440–$27,600 |
| Subscribers | 34.8M | 39M |
| Est. monthly views | 8.3M | 101.3M |
| Shorts share of views | 23% | 0% |
| Videos | 311 | 5,953 |
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $0.5–$4 | $0.5–$4 |
Where does the gap come from?
- Markiplier gets about 101.3M views a month versus 8.3M for Dream. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
- 23% of Dream's views come from Shorts (Markiplier: 0%). 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, Dream or Markiplier?
Markiplier earns an estimated $50.6K–$405K a month from YouTube ads, about 15.6× Dream's estimated $3,280–$26,000.
How many subscribers do Dream and Markiplier have?
Dream has about 34.8M subscribers and Markiplier about 39M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →