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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Gaming in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Gaming in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks for Gaming in Great Britain vs. the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Gaming and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Great Britain Gaming cost-per-lead (CPL) averages 65.39 over Sep 2024–Apr 2025, about 80% above the global baseline (36.38) for the same months.
  • Latest month: In April 2025, CPL in Great Britain is 41.66, roughly 8% above the global benchmark for April (38.59).
  • Volatility: Extremely high month-to-month movement in Great Britain (average absolute MoM change ~719%, skewed by a single spike; median MoM move ~95%) versus a steadier global pattern (~13.8% average MoM).
  • Seasonality: The global trend shows a modest Q4 lift (November peak), while Great Britain displays a sharp Q4 whipsaw—an outsized November spike followed by a steep December drop.
  • Direction of travel: From September 2024 to April 2025, Great Britain’s CPL falls ~84%, while the global baseline rises ~17%.

Selected trend highlights (Gaming, Great Britain)

  • Average: 65.39 across the period.
  • High/low: High in September 2024 (260.68); low in October 2024 (2.71). Range is wide (≈258).
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Sep → Oct: -99% (sharp drop)
  • Oct → Nov: +4,522% (spike)
  • Nov → Dec: -95% (sharp correction)
  • Jan → Feb: +205%; Feb → Mar: +36.9%; Mar → Apr: -5.1%
  • First-to-last change: -84% from September 2024 (260.68) to April 2025 (41.66).
  • Early 2025 stabilization: Jan–Apr 2025 averages 32.03, with values clustering in the 32–44 range after December’s trough.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline level (same months): Average 36.38; high 41.58 (November 2024); low 31.12 (October 2024).
  • Baseline trend: Sep 2024 → Apr 2025 rises ~17.4% (32.88 → 38.59), with modest, alternating monthly changes.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Q4 2024: Great Britain averages 44.76 vs global 37.44 (+19.6%). Pattern differs: the global line shows a controlled November lift; Great Britain shows an extreme November spike and December retracement.
  • 2025 YTD (Jan–Apr): Great Britain averages 32.03, about 12% below the global benchmark (36.46), though April alone sits slightly above market (+8%).
  • Volatility contrast: Great Britain’s swings are much larger than global norms (median MoM change ~95% vs global ~13.8% average), indicating a more erratic monthly CPL path relative to the baseline.

Seasonality and context

  • Seasonal pressure typically pushes costs higher in Q4 around holiday periods. The global baseline reflects this with a moderate November peak. Great Britain’s Gaming CPL, however, shows a much sharper Q4 spike and subsequent correction before stabilizing into 2025.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and Great Britain 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. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.