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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks

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CTR (Click Through Rate)

November 2024 - November 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: monthly trends and comparison

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry All industries available 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.

Main takeaways

  • Overall positioning: The selected series is identical to the global baseline, so performance is fully in line with overall trends month by month.
  • Average level: Average click-through-rate (CTR) across the period is 1.806%.
  • Highs and lows: CTR peaks at 2.116% in Sep 2025 and bottoms at 1.674% in Feb 2025, a range of 0.442 percentage points.
  • Trend direction: From Oct 2024 to Sep 2025, CTR increases by 20.1%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-over-month change is ~2.9%, with the largest gain in Aug 2025 (+6.3% vs. Jul) and the sharpest dip in Dec 2024 (-2.8% vs. Nov).
  • Seasonality: CTR eases through late Q4 into early Q1, then climbs steadily, with pronounced strength in Q3 2025.

Selected-series overview (all industries, all countries)

  • Average CTR: 1.806% across 12 months.
  • High: 2.116% in Sep 2025.
  • Low: 1.674% in Feb 2025.
  • First-to-last change: +0.355 percentage points (+20.1%) from Oct 2024 (1.762%) to Sep 2025 (2.116%).
  • Notable movements:
  • Late-year softness: Oct to Dec 2024 declines progressively (-1.1%, then -2.8%), continuing into Jan and Feb 2025 (each below -1% combined) to the period low in February.
  • Spring recovery: Mar 2025 rebounds (+3.9%), with a brief pullback in April (-1.4%) before resuming growth in May (+4.4%).
  • Summer surge: Jun to Sep 2025 posts consistent gains, highlighted by Aug (+6.3%) and Sep (+4.7%).
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-over-month relative change is ~2.9%. The distribution shows modest oscillations with sustained Q3 acceleration.

Seasonal patterns and quarterly lenses

  • Q4 2024 (Oct–Dec) average CTR: 1.732%.
  • Q3 2025 (Jul–Sep) average CTR: 2.013%.
  • The shift from Q4 2024 to Q3 2025 represents a 16.2% uplift, underscoring a clear mid-year to late-summer strengthening following early-year softness.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level: Identical across every month; the selected data is precisely in line with the global market.
  • Averages and extremes: Same average (1.806%), same high (Sep 2025, 2.116%) and low (Feb 2025, 1.674%).
  • Volatility: Month-to-month changes and seasonal contours match the baseline exactly, indicating no above-market or below-average deviations.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available and All countries available helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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. 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. 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 CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.

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