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CPM Calculator
ToolEstimate revenue outcomes from views, CPM range, and monetization assumptions.
Thumbnail CTR Predictor
ToolEvaluate thumbnail concepts for likely click-through performance.
Channel Health Score
ToolSummarize growth, engagement, and retention metrics into a single score.
Revenue Estimator
ToolModel monthly and quarterly YouTube revenue scenarios by content cadence.
Competitor Gap Finder
ToolIdentify topic gaps competitors are not covering in your niche.
Upload Time Optimizer
ToolRecommend high-opportunity publish windows based on historical signals.
SEO Score Checker
ToolAssess title and metadata quality for discoverability and intent match.
Subscriber Growth Calculator
ToolProject subscriber growth ranges from baseline conversion assumptions.
Feature Mapping
LiveMap tool outputs to core product capabilities.
Implementation Guides
LiveOperational guides for turning tool outputs into actions.
Tool Methodology & Benchmarks
CPM Calculator — How It Works
Formula: Estimated Revenue = (Monthly Views ÷ 1,000) × CPM
The calculator applies a CPM range based on niche selection, then projects monthly revenue at 3 view volume tiers (25K, 100K, 500K views). CPM varies by niche because advertisers bid differently for audience demographics.
Industry CPM Benchmarks (2026)
| Niche | CPM Range | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | $7.50–$9.20 | +32% |
| Technology | $6.80–$8.40 | +29% |
| Business & Finance | $6.20–$7.80 | +27% |
| Educational | $4.50–$5.80 | +21% |
| Lifestyle | $2.80–$3.60 | +14% |
Revenue Estimator — How It Works
Formula: Monthly Revenue = (Videos/Week × Avg Views/Video × 4.3 weeks) × CPM ÷ 1000
The estimator projects quarterly revenue by modeling upload frequency against expected view performance. It applies a view efficiency curve — new channels see ~15% of impressions as views, established channels see ~25%.
Revenue Benchmarks by Subscriber Tier
| Tier | Avg Monthly Revenue | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 1K–10K subs | $42 | +18% |
| 10K–100K subs | $380 | +22% |
| 100K–500K subs | $2,100 | +31% |
| 500K–1M subs | $8,400 | +27% |
| 1M+ subs | $34,000 | +24% |
Channel Health Score — How It Works
Formula: Health Score = (Retention × 0.4) + (Engagement × 0.3) + (Growth × 0.3)
The composite score weights retention (average view duration / video length) most heavily, then engagement (likes + comments / views), then growth velocity (subscriber change / previous period).
Health Score Benchmarks
| Score Range | Interpretation | Typical Retention |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | Excellent — algorithm-favored | >60% |
| 60–79 | Healthy — steady growth | 45–60% |
| 40–59 | Needs attention | 30–45% |
| 0–39 | At risk — intervention needed | <30% |
Subscriber Growth Calculator — How It Works
Formula: Projected Subs = Current Subs × (1 + Conversion Rate)^Months
The calculator uses a conversion rate derived from view-to-subscriber ratios. Average conversion ranges from 2% (new channels) to 8% (established channels with loyal audiences).
Growth Rate Benchmarks
| Channel Age | Avg Monthly Growth | View-to-Sub % |
|---|---|---|
| 0–6 months | 150–500 | 1.5–3% |
| 6–18 months | 500–2,000 | 3–5% |
| 18+ months | 2,000–10,000 | 5–8% |
All benchmarks derived from TubeAnalytics dataset of 50,000+ monetized channels. See methodology for full data sourcing.
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