Is music compilations a good niche?
Right now, yes: music compilations is one of the better bets in our data. RPM is on the low side, around $0.6–$1.5 per 1,000 views, so you need a lot of views to earn well. In the last 90 days 3 new channels appeared and 1 of them broke out (beat the niche’s usual views 3×). 65% of channels are faceless, so you don’t need to show your face.
Pros
- 1 new channel broke out in the last 90 days
- The median channel earns an estimated $1.6K – $4K a month
- 65% of channels are faceless
Cons
- Low RPM: $0.6–$1.5 per 1,000 views
Examples worth studying
The channels beating their niche average by the most, and the biggest breakout videos of the last 90 days. The full list is in the app.
Channels beating the average
W Sound899K subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)238×$24.7K – $61.8KByNiche estimate, monthly
Sadrican80,300 subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)15×$5.7K – $14.2KByNiche estimate, monthly
Leleluu Retro966 subscribersFaceless(opens YouTube in a new tab)6.3×$3.1K – $7.8KByNiche estimate, monthly
Breakout videos, last 90 days
- Fuerza Regida - CAPERUZA (Letra)Echolam, 1.4M views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
909× - Dert Oldu Sana (Serdar Özden Remix) | Evdeki Hesap Tutmadı | 2026Serdar Özden, 1.3M views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
557× - Grupo Firme, Carin Leon, El Mimoso Mix Éxitos: Puras Rolas Dolidas Para Llorar FuerteGrandes Exitos 80 y 90, 8,597 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
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How to start a music compilations channel
65% of channels in this niche are faceless, so you can start without going on camera: voiceover, stock footage, animation or screen recording.
The most common formats among the channels we track: compilation / clip montage (25%), screen recording / tutorial (25%), narrated documentary / explainer (6%).
Study the example channels below: which titles and thumbnails multiply their average, and how long are the videos?
Pick a narrower angle inside music compilations: focus on one audience or one question instead of the generic videos everyone makes.
Aim for the median first: here that’s 61,888 views per video. Ship your first 10 videos in one format, then adjust from the data.
Do the math honestly: 100,000 monthly views in this niche earn roughly $60 – $150. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to monetize.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube RPM for music compilations?
Long videos in music compilations earn an estimated $0.6–$1.5 per 1,000 views (Music category). Shorts pay much less: about $0.04–$0.1 per 1,000 views. RPM also shifts with your viewers’ countries and the ad season.
Can you run a faceless music compilations channel?
65% of the 31 channels we track here are faceless. The most common formats: compilation / clip montage (25%), screen recording / tutorial (25%), narrated documentary / explainer (6%).
How competitive is the music compilations niche?
We track 31 channels. In the last 90 days 3 new channels appeared and 1 beat the niche’s usual views 3×. New channels can still break in.
How much does a music compilations channel make?
The median channel earns an estimated $1.6K – $4K a month and gets a median of 61,888 views per video. The estimate comes from the last 30 days of views and the niche’s RPM range; the biggest channels earn far more.