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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Hardware and Networking in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Hardware and Networking in France vs. global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Hardware and Networking 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

  • Overall level: France Hardware & Networking CTR averages 1.58%, about 12% below the global baseline average of 1.81% (below market across most months).
  • Highs and lows: France peaks at 4.91% in September 2025 and bottoms at 0.60% in July 2025; the global peak is 2.12% in September and low is 1.67% in February.
  • Trend over time: France rises +210% from October 2024 to September 2025 (1.59% to 4.91%), driven by a sharp late-summer surge; the global trend climbs a steadier +20% over the same period.
  • Volatility: France shows high month-to-month variability (median absolute change ~30%, average ~75% due to a September jump), while the global benchmark is far steadier (median ~2.8%).
  • Seasonality: France softens in Q4 (notably November), rebounds in Q1–Q2 with peaks in February and April, dips May–July, then surges in September. The global trend eases slightly in late Q4 and rises gradually through summer into early fall.

France Hardware & Networking CTR overview

  • Average: 1.58% across Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
  • High: 4.91% in Sep 2025.
  • Low: 0.60% in Jul 2025.
  • Range: 4.31 percentage points.
  • First-to-last change: +210% (1.59% to 4.91%).
  • Volatility:
  • Median month-to-month absolute change: ~30%.
  • Notable swings:
  • Feb +81% vs Jan (1.21% → 2.19%).
  • Apr +30% vs Mar (1.68% → 2.19%).
  • May −62% vs Apr (2.19% → 0.82%).
  • Sep +508% vs Aug (0.81% → 4.91%).
  • Seasonal notes: Q4 dip in November (0.99%) and modest December recovery (1.15%); mid-year trough across May–July (avg ~0.75%); pronounced September spike.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 1.81% (France trails by ~0.23 pp, or ~12% below average).
  • High/low: 2.12% (Sep 2025) and 1.67% (Feb 2025).
  • First-to-last change: +20% (1.76% → 2.12%).
  • Volatility: Much smoother month-to-month movement (average absolute change ~2.9%; median ~2.8%).
  • Seasonal shape: Slight easing Oct–Dec, steady lift from Q1 into Q3 with highest CTR in September.

How France compares month by month

  • Above market in 3 of 12 months: Feb (+31% vs baseline), Apr (+28%), Sep (+132%).
  • Below market in 9 of 12 months, especially May–August and most of Q4–Q1.

What this means for benchmarking

Across the period, Hardware & Networking in France is generally below average versus the global Facebook Ads CTR benchmark, with larger swings and a strong late-summer surge. Global trends appear steadier, culminating in a September high.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking 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 Hardware and Networking 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.