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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Entertainment

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Entertainment

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Entertainment vs global

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Entertainment and target country All countries available compared to the global trend.
  • Entertainment CTR averaged 2.40%, about 33% above the global baseline (1.81%), and was above market in 10 of 12 months.
  • The Entertainment series showed high volatility (average month-to-month swing ≈0.65 percentage points), roughly 12x the baseline’s volatility.
  • Seasonality: CTR climbed through spring into a June peak, followed by a sharp late-summer/early-fall correction; the global trend rose steadily to September.

Selected Entertainment CTR: key stats

  • Average: 2.40%
  • High: 3.88% (June 2025)
  • Low: 1.11% (September 2025)
  • Range: 2.77 percentage points
  • Change from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025: -46% (2.08% to 1.11%)
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ≈0.65 pp (≈27% of the average level)

Notable moves:

  • April 2025: +0.74 pp vs March (+29%), signaling a strong spring lift.
  • June 2025 peak: +0.98 pp vs May (+34%).
  • July 2025: -1.66 pp from June (-43%).
  • September 2025: -1.52 pp from August (-58%), the lowest month in the period.

Seasonal pattern:

  • CTR rose steadily from January through June, peaking in late spring/early summer.
  • After June, engagement retreated sharply, bottoming in September. Q4 2024 did not show a pronounced spike; November dipped before a modest December recovery.

Global baseline CTR: key stats

  • Average: 1.81%
  • High: 2.12% (September 2025)
  • Low: 1.67% (February 2025)
  • Range: 0.44 percentage points
  • Change from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025: +20%
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ≈0.05 pp (≈3% of the average level)

Seasonal pattern:

  • Gradual, low-volatility climb across the year, with higher CTRs in late summer/early fall and no sharp Q4 spike.

Entertainment vs global: how they compare

  • Level: Entertainment ran above market by roughly 33% on average, with the gap stretching to +111% at the June peak (3.88% vs 1.84%).
  • Highs and lows: Entertainment’s peak (3.88%) was 83% higher than the global peak (2.12%), while its trough (1.11%) fell 33% below the global low (1.67%), highlighting wider swings.
  • Volatility: Entertainment exhibited about 12x the month-to-month volatility of the baseline.
  • Late-period divergence: By September, Entertainment dropped to 1.11%—47% below the global 2.12%—after spending most of the period above market.

Summary

Across All countries available, Entertainment CTRs were consistently above average, surged through Q2 into a June high, then declined sharply into early fall, contrasting with the steady global rise. Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Entertainment 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 Entertainment 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.