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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Gaming in Germany

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Gaming in Germany

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

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

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Gaming and target country Germany compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

  • Overall positioning: Germany Gaming CTR averaged 1.43%, about 20% below the global benchmark of 1.78% across the same months.
  • Volatility: Marked swings in Germany (average month-to-month change of 0.68 percentage points) versus a very steady global trend (0.05 points).
  • Trend direction: From October 2024 to August 2025, Germany declined 40% (1.60% to 0.95%), while the global benchmark rose 15%.
  • Highs and lows: Germany peaked at 2.35% in April 2025 and bottomed at 0.76% in March 2025; the global range was tighter, from 1.67% (Feb) to 2.02% (Aug).
  • Seasonal signal: Germany showed a sharp spring spike (April) followed by a summer fade, while the global series climbed steadily from March through August.

Germany Gaming CTR overview (selected data)

  • Average CTR: 1.43% across Oct 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High: 2.35% in April 2025.
  • Low: 0.76% in March 2025.
  • First-to-last change: down 40% from 1.60% (Oct 2024) to 0.95% (Aug 2025).
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute swing of 0.68 points, with notable moves:
  • Largest dip: March 2025 (−0.97 points vs February).
  • Largest spike: April 2025 (+1.59 points vs March).
  • Notable fluctuations: November 2024 dipped to 0.99% before rebounding in December (1.47%); a strong start to 2025 (January 1.97%, February 1.73%) reversed in March, then spiked in April, and trended softer through summer (June 0.87%, August 0.95%).

Comparison to the global benchmark (baseline)

  • Average comparison: Germany 1.43% vs global 1.78% (−0.35 points; ~20% below market).
  • Global highs/lows over the same months: 2.02% (Aug 2025) high; 1.67% (Feb 2025) low.
  • Global momentum: steady improvement from March to August (+0.28 points), contrasting with Germany’s spring spike then decline.
  • Volatility gap: Germany’s month-to-month movement (~0.68 points) was about 14x the global level (~0.05 points), indicating significantly greater variability.

Monthly positioning vs market

  • Above market: January 2025 (+17%), February 2025 (+3%), April 2025 (+37%).
  • Below market: October 2024 (−9%), November (−43%), December (−13%), March (−56%), May (−9%), June (−53%), July (−27%), August (−53%).
  • By late summer, Germany remained well below the global CTR even as global CTR reached its period-high in August.

Seasonal patterns and notable shifts

  • Q4 2024: Mixed performance in Germany—November dip followed by a December rebound—while global CTR eased slightly.
  • Early 2025: Germany outperformed in January–February before a sharp March drop and an exceptional April spike.
  • Summer 2025: Germany trended below average from June onward; the global benchmark rose consistently from spring into late summer.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Gaming and Germany 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 Germany, 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.

Germany Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Oct 3German Unity Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas shopping (late December), Back-to-school (August/September), Spring promotions (Easter period)

Potential Advertising Impact

Media consumption might rise during Easter, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, especially for travel campaigns. Late November and December bring pronounced spikes in retail advertising. German Unity Day often triggers localized campaigns. Regional holidays may create unique local competition. Sunday/holiday retail restrictions may contract ad inventory.

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.