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December 2024 - December 2025
Detailed observation of presented data
Hardware and Networking CPCs ran leaner than the broader market this year, with a generally downward drift punctuated by a few mid‑year lifts and a pronounced soft patch in Q4. Across all countries, median cost‑per‑click averaged about $0.83, well below the $1.14 global benchmark across all industries. The series opened high at $1.01 in December 2024, slid through early 2025, rebounded into late summer, then eased to a yearly low in October before a modest November rebound and a softer December close. Volatility was more pronounced than the global trend, with several sharp month‑to‑month swings.
This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for Hardware and Networking across all countries compared to the global benchmark.
The pattern reflects recognizable rhythms but with a twist. Early Q1 was subdued, with CPCs easing from January into February before recovering in March. Q2 and late summer delivered the most sustained strength (May and August stood out near $0.94 and $0.93), then performance softened markedly into late Q3 and October. Unlike the broader market—where Q4 competition often lifts costs—Hardware and Networking CPCs hit their low in October and, despite a November pickup, ended the year below the mid‑year peaks.
Across all countries, Hardware and Networking CPCs consistently trailed the global benchmark:
In short, Facebook Ads benchmarks show Hardware and Networking CPC trends across all countries sit well below the global average, with more pronounced volatility, mid‑year resilience, and a softer Q4 finish. Understanding Facebook Ads cost‑per‑click benchmarks for the Hardware and Networking industry across all countries helps advertisers evaluate country‑specific ad costs, compare industry ad performance to global CPC trends, and contextualize CPM analysis and CTR performance within the broader market narrative.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Cost Per Click (CPC) is the amount advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their Facebook ad. In the Hardware and Networking 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.
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.
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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CPC (Cost Per Click) is what you pay each time someone clicks on your ad, on any Facebook Ads placement. It's calculated by dividing your total spend by the number of clicks received. Facebook Ads lists Clicks, Link Clicks and Outbound Clicks separately. The former is the sum of all types of clicks (including, for example, clicks to your profile page, to a link or to a comment).
The truth is that varies, so play with our tool to get some benchmarks that are relevant to you. CPC values are highly dependent on the region, industry and campaign objective. The US is one of the most expensive markets.
Several factors affect CPC: your audience targeting, competition in your industry, ad relevance score, and creative performance. If your ad isn't getting engagement or relevance is low, CPC tends to spike.
CPC spikes usually happen because of increased competition in your target audience, seasonal trends (like holidays), poor ad relevance scores, or algorithm changes. Check if your audience targeting has become too narrow or if your creative is showing fatigue.
Yes, there's a noticeable difference between platforms. Mobile CPCs often run lower than desktop. How many times do check Instagram on your phone and how often do you open it in your computer? There's simply much more mobile inventory. Tip: segment your performance data by placement to understand where your clicks are coming from. Spoiler: it's likely all mobile.
For most businesses, optimizing for conversions will deliver much better ROI than focusing purely on CPC. A low CPC is meaningless if those clicks don't convert. However, if you're running awareness campaigns or some kind content promotion, CPC optimization might potentially make sense, although most experts have switched to conversion optimization by now.
Your specific audience targeting, creative quality, bidding strategy, and account history all influence your CPC. Industry averages provide a reference point, but your historical performance is a more reliable benchmark for setting expectations and measuring improvement.
Instagram CPCs are generally slightly higher due to stronger purchase intent and higher competition among advertisers. But it depends on the audience and creative.
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