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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Arts

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Arts

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Arts across all countries vs. global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Arts 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.

Key takeaways

  • The Arts segment averaged a 2.25% click-through-rate (CTR), sitting 24.7% above the global baseline average of 1.81% (a +0.45 percentage-point advantage).
  • Volatility is high: average month-to-month absolute change was 16.4% for Arts vs. just 2.9% globally.
  • High and low: Arts peaked at 3.36% in July 2025 and bottomed at 1.65% in November 2024 (a 1.70 pp range). The baseline peaked at 2.12% in September 2025 and hit a low of 1.67% in February 2025.
  • Directionally, Arts fell 14.6% from October 2024 to September 2025 (2.39% to 2.04%), while the global baseline rose 20.1% over the same period (1.76% to 2.12%).
  • Arts outperformed the global median in 10 of 12 months; it lagged in November 2024 and September 2025.

Scope and framing

  • Metric: click-through-rate (CTR), monthly medians.
  • Industry: Arts; Country: all countries available.
  • Comparison: Arts vs. global baseline across the same months (Oct 2024–Sep 2025).

Arts CTR trend overview

  • Average: 2.25%
  • High: 3.36% (July 2025)
  • Low: 1.65% (November 2024)
  • First-to-last change: -14.6% (2.39% in Oct 2024 to 2.04% in Sep 2025)
  • Notable month-to-month moves:
  • November 2024: -31.0% (the sharpest drop, to the series low)
  • December 2024: +14.4% recovery
  • January 2025: +18.7% acceleration
  • June 2025: +16.3% uplift
  • July 2025: +39.8% spike to the peak
  • August 2025: -27.0% pullback
  • September 2025: -16.6% continued easing
  • Seasonal shape observed in the data:
  • Q4 2024 softness centered on November (Q4 average: 1.98%).
  • Strong Q3 performance with a July spike (Q3 2025 average: 2.62%).

Comparison against the global baseline

  • Average level: Arts at 2.25% vs. global 1.81% (above market).
  • Stability: Global trend is smoother (2.9% average MoM absolute change) compared to Arts (16.4%), indicating Arts CTR is more variable month to month.
  • Directionality: Global CTR steadily increased to 2.12% by September (+20.1%), while Arts ended lower than it started (-14.6%).
  • Monthly positioning:
  • Arts led the market in 10/12 months; it slipped below the baseline in November 2024 (1.65% vs. 1.74%) and September 2025 (2.04% vs. 2.12%).
  • Seasonal comparison:
  • Q3 2025: Arts averaged 2.62% vs. global 2.01% (above market).
  • Q4 2024: Arts averaged 1.98% vs. global 1.73% (above market despite the November dip).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Arts 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. In the Arts 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. 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.