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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Gaming in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Gaming in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Gaming in France vs. global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Gaming and target country France 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

  • France Gaming click-through-rate (CTR) averages 1.27% across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 29% below the global baseline average of 1.78% over the same months.
  • High volatility: France Gaming shows an average month-to-month swing of 0.51 percentage points (pp), roughly 10x the global baseline’s 0.05 pp.
  • Seasonal pattern: France Gaming dips in late Q4, rebounds sharply in January, peaks in April, then softens into summer with a trough in August.
  • The global baseline trends steadily upward from spring into late summer, continuing to a higher peak in September.
  • France Gaming is above market in only 2 of 11 months (January and April).

France Gaming CTR overview

  • Average: 1.27% (Oct 2024–Aug 2025)
  • High: 1.82% in April 2025
  • Low: 0.73% in August 2025
  • Range: 1.09 pp
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.51 pp
  • First-to-last change: down 54% from 1.60% in October 2024 to 0.73% in August 2025
  • Notable swings:
  • Spikes: +61% in January (vs. December), +111% in April (vs. March)
  • Dips: -40% in November (vs. October), -45% in March, -36% in June, -44% in August
  • Frequency below 1%: 4 of 11 months (November, March, June, August)

Global baseline comparison

  • Average (same period): 1.78%
  • High: 2.02% in August 2025 (and 2.12% in September 2025 as the broader series continues)
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 0.05 pp
  • First-to-last change (Oct→Aug): up 14.7%
  • Relative positioning of France Gaming:
  • Average gap: -0.51 pp vs. global (about 29% below market)
  • Above market in 2/11 months: January (+0.05 pp) and April (+0.10 pp)
  • Widest gap: August 2025 at -1.29 pp
  • Pattern vs. seasonality:
  • Global CTR trends gently upward from spring through late summer and continues rising into September.
  • France Gaming shows sharper peaks and troughs, especially a pronounced April spike and summer softness.

Seasonality notes observed in the data

  • Q4 softness in France (lower CTR in November–December vs. October), followed by a January rebound.
  • Strong April peak for France Gaming contrasts with the global market’s steadier ascent into summer.
  • Summer decline in France Gaming, reaching the period low in August, while the global baseline continues to climb.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and France 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 Gaming industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting France, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. 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.

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.