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    KTO

    @ktofootballSportsUnited StatesActive since September 2011
    Subscribers
    767,000
    Total views
    297,780,103
    Videos
    343
    Est. monthly views
    276,936
    Grade
    13,037th
    SB Rank
    651st
    Subscribers Rank
    3,358th
    Views Rank
    65th
    US Rank
    13th
    Category Rank

    KTO YouTube Channel Earnings Report & Research

    SportsActive since September 2011.

    Live KTO YouTube earnings, subscriber growth and view statistics: 767.0K subscribers, 297.8M lifetime views and an estimated 276.9K views per month.

    7,670
    Subscribers for the last 30 days
    276,936
    Views for the last 30 days
    $193 - $747
    Monthly Estimated Earnings
    $2,326 - $8,972
    Yearly Estimated Earnings

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    How much does KTO make on YouTube?

    KTO YouTube earningsLowMidHigh
    Ad revenue per month$194$471$748
    Sponsorship per video (integrated mention)$5,834$8,334$11,668
    Channel partner retainer per month$10,518$15,025$21,035
    Estimated total per month (1 sponsored video)$16,545$23,830$33,451
    Estimated total per year$198.5K$286K$401.4K

    YouTube ad earnings only

    Sponsors, retainers, memberships, products and affiliates excluded

    Modelled 90 days

    $1,454

    Modelled across the latest 90-day period from the channel's estimated monthly views, with cumulative earnings shown from day one to day 90. The graph applies the $1.7 RPM in USD; it excludes sponsors and every other income source, and is not a creator-disclosed payout.

    KTO modelled monthly earnings mix

    How the middle estimate is divided across YouTube ads, one integrated sponsorship, and an ongoing channel partnership.

    $23,830modelled per month
    1. YouTube ad revenue2.0%
    2. One integrated sponsorship35.0%
    3. Channel partner retainer63.1%
    #CategoryMonthly valueShare
    1YouTube ad revenue$4712.0%
    2One integrated sponsorship$8,33435.0%
    3Channel partner retainer$15,02563.1%

    Planning model only, not disclosed income. The sponsorship slice assumes one sponsored video; the separate ad earnings graph above excludes sponsors and retainers.

    KTO is estimated to earn $16,545 to $33,451 a month from ads, one sponsorship and a channel retainer. Test it in the YouTube ad revenue calculator — full methodology below.

    KTO growth roadmap

    Estimated subscriber growth, upcoming view milestones and the sponsorship tiers this channel is heading towards, based on its current pace.

    Subscribers per month

    +3,258

    About 806,748 subscribers in 12 months

    Views per month

    +276,936

    Growing about 0.3% per month

    Current sponsor tier

    Mid-tier partner

    $6,000 - $20,000 per sponsored video

    Next subscriber milestones

    Estimated time to each milestone at the current pace.

    1,000,000 subscribers~5.4 years

    Gold Play Button

    5,000,000 subscribers~44 years

    Household name

    10,000,000 subscribersLong term

    Diamond Play Button

    Next view milestones

    Lifetime view targets and when they should land.

    500,000,000 views~32 years
    1,000,000,000 viewsLong term
    5,000,000,000 viewsLong term

    Next sponsorship tiers

    Typical rates brands pay per sponsored video as KTO reaches each subscriber tier.

    Premium partner

    $15,000 - $50,000 per video

    From 1,000,000 subscribers · ~5.4 years

    Flagship partner

    $40,000 - $150K per video

    From 5,000,000 subscribers · ~44 years

    Campaign headliner

    $100K - $300K per video

    From 10,000,000 subscribers · Long term

    Roadmap figures are estimates modelled from public subscriber, view and upload data. They are not financial advice or guaranteed outcomes.

    How much could KTO potentially make from channel memberships?

    We found no public sign that KTO has the Join button switched on, so the figures below are what memberships could be worth if they were enabled, not money being earned today. What we can do is model it. The sum is simple: estimated paying members × average membership price, less the 30% YouTube keeps on every membership payment.

    Where memberships appear on YouTube

    K

    KTO

    767.0K subscribers

    Join£
    This is the Join button, sitting next to Subscribe on KTO's channel page. When a viewer clicks it they pick a monthly tier and pay through YouTube. That recurring payment is the membership revenue modelled below.
    Typical tier ladder:$4.99/mo$9.99/mo$24.99/mo
    KTO membership earningsLowMidHigh
    Members converting from subscribers0.11%0.21%0.40%
    Estimated paying members8151,6303,097
    Average membership price$7.69$7.69$7.69
    Members revenue per month (before YouTube cut)$6,267$12,535$23,816
    Creator keeps after YouTube's 30% cut$4,387$8,774$16,671
    Membership earnings per year$52,646$105.3K$200.1K

    The working, step by step

    1. Start with a Sports benchmark conversion of 0.25% of subscribers paying for a membership.
    2. Adjust for audience size: at 767.0K subscribers we apply a 1× factor, because very large audiences contain far more passive viewers.
    3. Adjust for loyalty: 276.9K monthly views against that subscriber base gives a 0.85× factor.
    4. That lands on an expected 0.21% conversion, or about 1,630 paying members. The low case halves it, the high case is roughly double, covering the spread seen across real channels.
    5. Price each member at the blended $7.69 average across a standard tier ladder: $4.99 (70% of members), $9.99 (22% of members), $24.99 (8% of members).
    6. Multiply members by price, then take off YouTube's 30% cut to get what KTO actually keeps: $8,774 a month in the mid case, or $105.3K a year.

    Until KTO switches the Join button on, membership income is zero regardless of the numbers above. Channels that run members-only videos, Discord perks or loyalty badges usually sit at the high end, while channels that enable memberships and never mention them sit below the low case. These are planning estimates from public data, not disclosed earnings, and not financial advice.

    KTO channel history

    KTO opened its YouTube channel on 19 September 2011, which makes it 15 years and 2 months old. Across that run it has published 343 videos and collected 297.8M lifetime views. YouTube does not publish historic snapshots, so the year by year split below is modelled from those lifetime totals using a standard growth curve.

    Started

    September 2011

    Years active

    15

    Uploads per year

    23

    Lifetime views

    297.8M

    Growth over time

    Dotted lines and faded bars show a projection for next year based on the current pace, not real figures.

    YearViews that yearTotal viewsSubscribersUploads that yearEstimated ad earnings
    2011147.7K147.7K3808(8)$1,240 - $4,785
    2012228.9K376.6K9709(17)$1,922 - $7,416
    2013354.8K731.4K1.9K10(27)$2,980 - $11,496
    2014550.0K1.3M3.3K11(38)$4,619 - $17,818
    2015852.5K2.1M5.5K13(51)$7,160 - $27,619
    20161.3M3.5M8.9K14(65)$11,098 - $42,810
    20172.0M5.5M14.2K16(81)$17,203 - $66,355
    20183.2M8.7M22.4K18(99)$26,665 - $102.9K
    20194.9M13.6M35.0K20(119)$41,330 - $159.4K
    20207.6M21.2M54.7K22(141)$64,062 - $247.1K
    202111.8M33.0M85.1K25(166)$99,297 - $383K
    202218.3M51.4M132.3K28(194)$153.9K - $593.7K
    202328.4M79.8M205.5K31(225)$238.6K - $920.2K
    202444.0M123.8M318.8K35(260)$369.8K - $1.4M
    202568.2M192.0M494.6K39(299)$573.1K - $2.2M
    2026105.8M297.8M767.0K44(343)$888.4K - $3.4M
    2027(projected)105.8M403.5M1.0M44(387)$888.4K - $3.4M

    The strongest stretch on record is 2026, with an estimated 105.8M views and roughly $888.4K to $3.4M in ad revenue for the year.

    Past earnings peaks

    These are the biggest performing uploads we can see for KTO, with the ad revenue each one is estimated to have generated.

    • Most Toxic QB Rooms in NFL History

      Most Toxic QB Rooms in NFL History

      989.5K views · 18 August 2026

      $692 - $2,671

    • Most Toxic Coaches in NFL History

      Most Toxic Coaches in NFL History

      862.3K views · 29 September 2026

      $603 - $2,328

    • The Most Embarrassing Franchise in NFL History (since 2000)

      The Most Embarrassing Franchise in NFL History (since 2000)

      793.4K views · 23 May 2026

      $555 - $2,142

    • What the NFL was like 10 years ago

      What the NFL was like 10 years ago

      597.8K views · 7 August 2026

      $418 - $1,614

    • Most Generational Prospect At Every Position Since 2000

      Most Generational Prospect At Every Position Since 2000

      549.3K views · 8 April 2026

      $384 - $1,483

    Lifetime views, subscriber counts and upload dates come straight from YouTube. The yearly split and every earnings figure here are estimates built from public data, not disclosed earnings, and not financial advice.

    Want the full record? See the KTO channel history with every report, name change and earnings figure over time.

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    KTO YouTube earnings, income and channel analysis: the full guide

    How much does KTO make on YouTube per month?

    To answer how much does KTO make, Branzly runs the channel's estimated 276.9K monthly views through the same ad revenue calculator used across the site: a Entertainment RPM of $0.7-$2.7 from 2026 niche benchmarks, with the headline figure taken at the middle of that range ($1.7), the same RPM used in the home page calculator. That puts KTO YouTube ad revenue at roughly $194 to $748 per month, or $2,326 to $8,973 per year from AdSense alone.

    RPM is what the channel actually keeps per 1,000 views after YouTube's 45% revenue share, unfilled ad inventory and ad blockers, which is why these KTO earnings figures sit far below the advertiser-side CPM quotes you may see elsewhere. Views from Tier 1 countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia pay the most, while Shorts views pay a fraction of long-form RPM.

    How much does KTO charge for a sponsorship?

    On top of ad revenue, we assume one integrated-mention sponsorship per month priced on 868.2K average views per video at a Gaming / Entertainment cost-per-view rate of $0.01 with a 0.8× niche multiplier — the identical model in our sponsorship calculator. That suggests a KTO sponsored video is worth about $5,834 to $11,668, with a fair midpoint near $8,334.

    Sponsorship pricing follows views and engagement, not subscriber count, so a large channel with a quiet video is still only paid for the views that video earns. Brands asking "how much does it cost to sponsor KTO?" should expect dedicated videos to cost two to three times an integrated mention.

    KTO brand deals and channel partner retainers

    Channel-level deals work differently again. A retainer is an ongoing fee for a set of deliverables each month, not the sum of every slot the channel could sell, so pricing follows published size bands. With 767.0K subscribers, KTO sits in the Large (500K-1M subs) band, where retainers typically run $10,000 to $22,000 a month. Niche demand, engagement, cadence across 1 uploads a month and how much of the audience watches each upload decide where in that band a deal lands. Spread back across uploads, that adds about $15,025 of value to each video.

    KTO net worth and yearly YouTube income

    Put simply, KTO YouTube earnings are estimated at roughly $16,545 to $33,451 per month when ad revenue, one sponsored integrated mention and a retainer are combined, or about $198.5K to $401.4K per year. Channels that publish more sponsored videos, sell merchandise or courses, run memberships, or earn affiliate commissions typically make more than this range.

    Net worth estimates for YouTubers like KTO usually start from several years of this yearly income, minus taxes, team costs and production spend. Treat any KTO net worth figure as a planning range, not a disclosed number.

    Who is KTO on YouTube?

    KTO (@ktofootball) is a sports YouTube channel that has published 343 videos and accumulated 297,780,103 lifetime views from an audience of 767,000 subscribers. The channel was created in September 2011, which makes it roughly 15 years and 2 months old, and it continues to publish content for viewers interested in sports topics. In the creator's own words: "The Football Storyteller. Quality over Quantity." Branzly analyses KTO using public YouTube data so creators, brands and media buyers can understand the channel's size, output and likely earning power before they reach out, benchmark against it, or plan a collaboration.

    How long has KTO been active?

    KTO has been on YouTube for approximately 15 years and 2 months, starting in September 2011. Across that period the channel has averaged around 23 uploads per year, which gives a useful signal about publishing consistency: channels that maintain a steady cadence typically build stronger session watch time and more predictable sponsorship inventory than channels that upload in bursts. Longevity also matters for advertisers, because an established back catalogue keeps generating views long after each video's launch week. With 343 videos in the library, KTO earns a meaningful share of its monthly views from older content rather than from new uploads alone, and that evergreen tail is one reason estimated revenue for sports channels can stay stable between releases.

    KTO subscriber count and audience size

    KTO currently has 767,000 subscribers, a figure that places the channel in the established mid-tier tier of YouTube creators. Total channel views stand at 297,780,103, and average views per video sit at approximately 868,164. The ratio of lifetime views to subscribers is about 388.2 views for every subscriber, which indicates a strong reach beyond the subscribed audience, typically driven by search, suggested video placements or Shorts distribution. Branzly estimates recent activity at roughly 276,936 views per month based on the channel's most recent uploads and publishing history, which is the number our ad revenue calculator uses to model earnings.

    Most viewed videos and Shorts on KTO

    The most-watched long-form video currently visible for KTO is "Most Toxic QB Rooms in NFL History" with 989,543 views. The channel has no recent Shorts in the sampled uploads, so its reach is driven mainly by long-form content. Top-performing titles are worth studying because they reveal which hooks, formats and topics the algorithm rewards for this audience. For brands, they also show the realistic ceiling of a sponsored placement: a dedicated integration on a channel of this size will usually land somewhere between the average video performance of 868,164 views and the outliers shown above.

    Estimated KTO YouTube earnings

    Based on an estimated 276,936 monthly views and typical sports CPM ranges, KTO could earn roughly $193 to $747 per month from YouTube ad revenue, or approximately $2,326 to $8,972 per year. These figures reflect the AdSense share only. Most channels of this size also earn from brand sponsorships, affiliate links, memberships, merchandise and product sales, so total creator income is commonly several times the advertising estimate. Sponsorship value is usually priced per view rather than per thousand impressions, and sports audiences typically command mid-range rates because of advertiser demand in that vertical.

    What niche and category is KTO in?

    Branzly classifies KTO under the Sports category using the channel's description, keywords, topic signals and the language of its best-performing uploads. Category matters more than raw subscriber count when estimating revenue: a sports channel attracts a specific set of advertisers, and CPMs vary widely between verticals such as finance, software, education, gaming and entertainment. The channel lists US as its primary country, which further shapes its CPM because advertiser spend differs sharply between geographies. Public channel keywords include Karsten the Oracle, KTO, which supports this classification. Use the Branzly ad revenue, sponsorship and financial freedom calculators to model how a channel like KTO converts views into monthly income, sponsorship pricing and long-term wealth.

    How these numbers are produced

    Every figure on this page comes from the public YouTube Data API, refreshed each time KTO is searched on Branzly. Subscriber counts, view counts and video counts are reported directly by YouTube. Monthly views are an estimate: YouTube does not publish per-month analytics for channels you do not own, so Branzly reconstructs recent performance from the views of the channel's latest uploads, falling back to lifetime views divided by channel age when recent data is sparse. Revenue ranges are modelled estimates, not disclosed earnings, and actual payouts depend on monetisation status, watch time, ad formats, seasonality, audience geography and YouTube's revenue share. Nothing on this page is financial advice, and Branzly is not affiliated with or endorsed by KTO or YouTube.

    Sports YouTube RPM and CPM explained

    Sports channels like KTO sit in the Entertainment RPM bracket. Advertisers pay more for audiences that buy — finance, business and tech pay the highest rates, while entertainment, gaming and music rely on huge view volume. Seasonality matters too: Q4 ad rates commonly run 30–50% higher than January.

    How Branzly estimates KTO YouTube earnings

    Every figure on this KTO channel earnings report comes from public YouTube Data API statistics — subscribers, lifetime views, video count and recent upload performance — refreshed when the report is opened. Estimates are modelled, not disclosed income, and not financial advice. Want to test your own assumptions? Open the YouTube money calculator or browse brands that already sponsor similar creators in the sponsors directory.

    Estimates only - not financial advice. Branzly is not affiliated with YouTube.

    KTO YouTube earnings and subscriber growth: quick answers

    How much does KTO earn on YouTube?

    Branzly estimates KTO YouTube earnings at roughly $193 to $747 per month, or about $2,326 to $8,972 per year from advertising, based on an estimated 276,936 monthly views and typical sports CPM rates. Sponsorships, affiliate income and merchandise are not included and often exceed ad revenue.

    What is the KTO YouTube subscriber growth rate?

    KTO has 767,000 subscribers since launching in September 2011. That averages about 51,133 new subscribers per year, or roughly 140 per day across the channel's lifetime. Recent momentum is modelled in the Future projection tab above, where you can adjust the monthly growth assumption yourself.

    How many views does KTO get per month?

    Branzly estimates 276,936 views per month for KTO, reconstructed from the performance of its most recent uploads. Lifetime views stand at 297,780,103 across 343 videos, averaging about 868,164 views per video.

    What is the most viewed KTO video?

    The most viewed video currently visible for KTO is "Most Toxic QB Rooms in NFL History" with 989,543 views.

    How much should a brand pay to sponsor KTO?

    Sponsorship pricing follows views rather than subscribers. With around 868,164 views per video, a dedicated integration on KTO would typically be priced on a cost-per-view basis for the sports niche. Use the Branzly sponsorship rate calculator to model low, fair and premium rates.

    Researching KTO YouTube earnings, KTO YouTube subscriber growth, KTO YouTube income per month, how much does KTO make on YouTube? Every figure here is refreshed from the public YouTube Data API each time this report is opened.

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    $90,000
    Invested each month
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