| Metric | PowerfulJRE | Smosh |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly revenue | $15,300–$53,200 | $4,370–$15,200 |
| Est. yearly revenue | $183K–$638K | $52.5K–$183K |
| Per long-form video | $1,020–$3,550 | $2,340–$8,200 |
| Subscribers | 21.2M | 27.2M |
| Est. monthly views | 43.6M | 17M |
| Shorts share of views | 0% | 77% |
| Videos | 3,679 | 2,343 |
| Category | Entertainment and vlogs | Entertainment and vlogs |
| RPM (per 1,000 views) | $0.35–$1.2 | $1–$3.5 |
Where does the gap come from?
- PowerfulJRE gets about 43.6M views a month versus 17M for Smosh. Views are the main driver of the revenue gap.
- 77% of Smosh's views come from Shorts (PowerfulJRE: 0%). Shorts pay far less per 1,000 views than long-form videos.
- Different audiences: we used Other countries RPM ranges for PowerfulJRE and United States for Smosh. Ad prices vary a lot by country.
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, PowerfulJRE or Smosh?
PowerfulJRE earns an estimated $15,300–$53,200 a month from YouTube ads, about 3.5× Smosh's estimated $4,370–$15,200.
How many subscribers do PowerfulJRE and Smosh have?
PowerfulJRE has about 21.2M subscribers and Smosh about 27.2M. Revenue depends on views, not subscribers.
Figures are estimates based on public YouTube data; actual revenue may differ. Methodology →