It's fantastic that you've reached 7,000 subscribers on YouTube! That's a significant milestone. However, directly stating how much "I" (meaning you) earned is impossible without knowing the specifics of your channel. YouTube earnings are highly variable and depend on many factors beyond just subscriber count.

Here's a breakdown of how much you could have earned and the factors that influence it:

The Big Picture: It's About Views, Not Just Subscribers

While 7,000 subscribers is great for community and potential future growth, your earnings from YouTube's Partner Program (AdSense) are primarily based on views, specifically monetized views (when an ad is actually shown and engaged with).

Key Factors Influencing Your YouTube Earnings:

Total Monetized Views: This is the most critical factor. How many actual views did your videos get in that year, and what percentage of those views had ads playing?

Niche/Content Type:

High CPM (Cost Per Mille/Thousand Views) Niches: These attract advertisers willing to pay more because their audience is valuable. Examples include finance, digital marketing, real estate, education, tech reviews, B2B content, and luxury goods. You might earn $10-$30+ per 1,000 monetized views in these niches.

Lower CPM Niches: Gaming, vlogs, entertainment, and some kids' content often have lower CPMs, potentially in the $2-$8 range per 1,000 monetized views.

Audience Demographics & Location: Advertisers pay more to reach audiences in wealthier countries (like the US, Canada, UK, Australia) compared to developing countries. If a large portion of your audience is from high-paying regions, your CPM will be higher.

Ad Formats & Viewer Behavior:

Non-skippable ads generally pay more than skippable ads.

Mid-roll ads (ads placed during longer videos) can significantly increase earnings if viewers watch them.

Ad Blocker Usage: Viewers using ad blockers won't generate revenue.

YouTube Premium: You earn a share from YouTube Premium subscribers watching your content, regardless of ads.

Watch Time & Engagement: Longer watch times signal quality content to YouTube, which can lead to more ad opportunities and better ad placement.

Seasonality: Ad rates tend to be higher in Q4 (October-December) due to holiday spending by advertisers, and often dip in Q1 (January-March).

Video Length: Videos over 8 minutes are eligible for mid-roll ads, which can increase ad inventory and thus earnings.

Consistency & Upload Frequency: Channels that upload consistently often maintain higher overall view counts throughout the year.

Estimating AdSense Earnings with 7k Subscribers:

Since ad revenue is primarily view-dependent, a channel with 7,000 subscribers might have a wide range of annual views.

A common estimate for RPM (Revenue Per Mille/Thousand Views) for creators after YouTube's 45% cut is typically between $0.50 and $10, with an average often cited around $3-$5.

This means for every 1,000 monetized views, you might earn $3-$5.

Remember, not all views are monetized (e.g., if an ad blocker is used, or the viewer skips the ad immediately). A common rule of thumb is that about 50% of your total views might be monetized.

Let's illustrate with some hypothetical scenarios:

Scenario 1 (Lower End - General Niche, Lower Views):

Average 5,000 views per month = 60,000 views per year.

Assume 50% monetized views = 30,000 monetized views.

Average RPM of $3.00.

Estimated Earnings: (30,000 / 1,000) * $3.00 = $90.00

Scenario 2 (Mid-Range - Growing Channel, Decent Views):

Average 20,000 views per month = 240,000 views per year.

Assume 50% monetized views = 120,000 monetized views.

Average RPM of $5.00.

Estimated Earnings: (120,000 / 1,000) * $5.00 = $600.00

Scenario 3 (Higher End - High CPM Niche, Strong Performance):

Average 50,000 views per month (e.g., a few viral videos or consistent hits) = 600,000 views per year.

Assume 60% monetized views (due to strong audience retention and mid-rolls) = 360,000 monetized views.

Average RPM of $8.00 (common for high-value niches).

Estimated Earnings: (360,000 / 1,000) * $8.00 = $2,880.00

As you can see, the range is vast. A channel with 7,000 subscribers that consistently gets hundreds of thousands of views annually will earn significantly more than one with the same subscriber count but only a few thousand views.

Other Revenue Streams Beyond AdSense (Crucial for Small Channels!):

For a channel with 7,000 subscribers, AdSense alone is unlikely to be substantial. The real "earnings" often come from other sources:

Affiliate Marketing: Promoting products or services and earning a commission on sales made through your unique links. This can be very lucrative, especially if your content reviews products.

Sponsorships/Brand Deals: Collaborating with brands to feature their products or services in your videos. Even smaller channels with engaged, niche audiences can land these. Payments vary widely, from a few hundred to thousands of dollars per video.

Selling Your Own Products/Services: Digital products (eBooks, courses, templates), merchandise, or directly offering your services (e.g., consulting, coaching). This often provides the highest profit margins.

YouTube Memberships: Offering exclusive content or perks to subscribers who pay a monthly fee.

Super Chat/Super Stickers (Live Streams): Viewers pay to have their messages highlighted during live streams.

Patreon or Other Crowdfunding: Direct support from your most loyal fans.

In conclusion, with 7,000 subscribers over one year, your AdSense earnings could realistically range from less than $100 to potentially a few thousand dollars, depending heavily on your total view count, niche, and audience. However, if you actively pursued other monetization strategies, your total earnings could be significantly higher.