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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Gaming in Italy

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Gaming in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

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

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Gaming in Italy 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

  • Average level: Gaming in Italy averaged 1.455% CTR across Oct 2024–Aug 2025, about 18% below the global baseline average of 1.778% (same months), indicating below‑market engagement.
  • Direction of travel: From October to August, the selected CTR fell 41.8% (1.5969% → 0.9293%), while the global trend rose 14.7% (1.7618% → 2.0213%).
  • Highs and lows: Italy peaked in May 2025 at 2.0268% and hit a low in August 2025 at 0.9293% (range: 1.10 percentage points). The baseline’s high was August 2025 at 2.0213% and low was February 2025 at 1.6740% (range: 0.35 points).
  • Volatility: Month‑to‑month movement in Italy averaged 0.38 percentage points (≈26% of the mean), far more volatile than the baseline’s 0.05 points (≈3%).
  • Relative positioning: Italy’s Gaming CTR was above market in only 2 of 11 months (February and May); all other months were below the global average.

Italy Gaming CTR trend (selected data)

  • Average: 1.455% (median by month).
  • High: 2.0268% in May 2025.
  • Low: 0.9293% in August 2025.
  • Notable shifts:
  • Q4 2024 decline: 1.5969% (Oct) → 1.0136% (Dec).
  • February 2025 surge to 1.9534% (+0.921 pp from January), followed by a sharp March pullback to 1.4050%.
  • Spring rebound with a May peak, then a steady summer slide culminating in August’s low.

Across the 10 month-to-month intervals, 6 were declines and 4 were increases, signaling a generally downward trajectory despite periodic rebounds.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Average gap: Italy trailed the global CTR by 0.3239 percentage points on average (1.455% vs 1.778%), placing the selected data below average.
  • Stability: The global trend changed gradually and steadily, with smaller swings and a clear upward slope from late Q1 through summer.
  • Monthly positioning:
  • Above market: February 2025 (1.953% vs 1.674%) and May 2025 (2.027% vs 1.790%).
  • Below market: All other months, especially August 2025 (0.929% vs 2.021%).

Seasonal patterns

  • Q4 softness: The selected CTR declined through October–December, in line with typical Q4 pressure.
  • Late winter to spring lift: A marked upswing in February through May, with May as the local peak.
  • Summer fade: June–August saw weakening engagement, with August as the lowest point. The global baseline, by contrast, climbed through summer, suggesting the Italian Gaming trend lagged broader seasonal gains.

Volatility snapshot

  • Selected data: Average month‑to‑month absolute change of 0.379 percentage points; largest upswing in January→February (+0.921 pp) and largest drop in February→March (−0.548 pp) and July→August (−0.541 pp).
  • Baseline: Average month‑to‑month absolute change of 0.048 percentage points; most months moved within a narrow band.

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

Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.