Just as its name suggests, ‘Fireplace 10 hours full HD’ is just 10 hours of a cozy fireplace burning away to the sound of crackling wood. It’s definitely not the most spectacular clip ever uploaded to YouTube, but that didn’t stop it from generating over 157 million views in under 10 years. Considering the video has been monetized since its upload in 2016, it is estimated that the creator has made over $1 million from this video alone.
YouTube is actually full of long clips, often recorded on a loop and meant to be played in the background without causing a distraction. It’s a recipe that works, and most creators post multiple such videos to maximize earnings. But that is not the case with ‘Fireplace 10 hours full HD’. The channel, also named ‘Fireplace 10 Hours’, has just one upload in the last decade, so the fact that it was able to generate over $1 million in ad revenue is crazy.
The fact that this is the only video on the channel has fueled a debate around the recipient of the ad revenue. Some have claimed that because the channel does not abide by YouTube’s rule to have at least three uploads to even be considered for its partner program, the platform gets all the ad revenue from ‘Fireplace 10 hours full HD’. However, that rule only came into effect in 2023, so this 2016 channel should not be subject to it.
Regardless of who is entitled to the ad revenue, the fact that a 10-hour clip of a cozy fireplace has racked up over 157 million views on YouTube is proof that you don’t have to come up with something new and exciting, hire editors, or post every day. All you have to do is satisfy a need, and you’re set!.
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