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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Gaming

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Cost Per Lead for Gaming

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • The Gaming industry’s Facebook Ads cost per lead (CPL) across all available countries averaged 12.26 over the last 12 months—about 67% below the global baseline average of 37.06, and below market every month in the period.
  • Strong seasonality: CPL surged in Q4 and early Q1 (Nov–Feb average 26.52, peak 33.33 in Dec) and eased substantially in spring–summer (Mar–Jul average 5.15).
  • Volatility is high: average month‑to‑month movement was 8.64 versus 3.42 for the baseline. The sharpest swing was an −86% drop from Feb to Mar.
  • Directionally, Gaming CPL rose from 2.42 in Sep 2024 to 9.80 in Aug 2025 (+304%), while the global baseline increased modestly (+13%).

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Gaming and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Overview of the selected trend (Gaming, all countries)

  • Average: 12.26 across Sep 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High/low: High of 33.33 (Dec 2024); low of 2.42 (Sep 2024).
  • Start to end: From 2.42 (Sep 2024) to 9.80 (Aug 2025), a +304% increase.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month‑over‑month change of 8.64, with notable shifts:
  • Oct → Nov: +15.86 (pre‑holiday surge).
  • Nov → Dec: +14.38 (holiday peak).
  • Feb → Mar: −28.53 (−86%), the steepest correction.
  • Jul → Aug: +5.37 (late‑summer lift).
  • Seasonal pattern: Costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods, remain elevated into Feb, then normalize March onward. Mar–Jul CPL stabilized in a 4.12–6.80 band (average 5.15).

Baseline comparison (global trend)

  • Average: 37.06; high/low: 41.58 (Nov 2024) and 31.12 (Oct 2024).
  • Seasonality: Baseline also rose in late Q4 (Nov–Dec average 40.60) and moderated in spring/early summer (Mar–Jul average 37.62), but with much smaller swings than Gaming.
  • Volatility: Average month‑to‑month change of 3.42, indicating steadier market dynamics.
  • Start to end: From 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 37.03 (Aug 2025), a +12.6% rise.

How Gaming compares to the global baseline

  • Overall level: Gaming CPL was about one‑third of the market average (12.26 vs 37.06), clearly below market throughout the period.
  • Seasonal alignment: Both series show Q4/holiday inflation and a post‑holiday reset, but Gaming’s peaks and troughs were more pronounced.
  • Gap by period:
  • Holiday period: Dec 2024 at 33.33 vs 39.63 baseline (≈16% lower).
  • Off‑season: Jun 2025 at 4.12 vs 38.35 baseline (≈89% lower), underscoring materially cheaper leads outside peak months.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and All countries available helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Gaming industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.