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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in India

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for the Hardware and Networking industry in India compared to the global trend.
  • The India series averages 1.23% CTR across the available months, about 30% below the global baseline’s 1.76%, indicating consistently below-market performance outside of one standout month.
  • Seasonality is evident: CTR softens through late Q4 (Nov–Dec), rebounds in Q1, spikes in May, and eases by August. Globally, CTR trends gently upward into late summer, with August the strongest month.
  • Volatility is high in India (average month-over-month absolute change of 0.51 points) versus a much steadier global baseline (0.06 points).

Selected trend overview (Hardware and Networking, India)

  • Coverage: Oct 2024 to Aug 2025 (with data points in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug).
  • Average CTR: 1.23%.
  • High and low:
  • High: 2.12% in May 2025.
  • Low: 0.84% in March 2025.
  • Range: 1.28 points.
  • Change from first to last month: 1.40% in Oct 2024 to 0.90% in Aug 2025, a decline of 36%.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 slowdown: 1.40% (Oct) → 1.05% (Nov) → 0.86% (Dec).
  • Early-year rebound: 1.25% (Jan) and 1.35% (Feb).
  • Sharp dip to 0.84% in March, followed by recovery to 1.25% in April.
  • Peak in May at 2.12%, then a pullback to 0.90% by August.
  • Volatility: average month-over-month absolute change of 0.51 points; three of nine months fell below 1.0% (Dec, Mar, Aug).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average (same months): 1.76% vs. India’s 1.23% (India ≈ 30% below average).
  • High and low (same months):
  • Baseline high: 2.02% in August 2025.
  • Baseline low: 1.67% in February 2025.
  • Baseline range: 0.35 points (far narrower than India’s 1.28 points).
  • Trend shape:
  • Baseline shows a steady, gradual rise from late Q4 into summer, culminating in August.
  • India follows the direction of global movements but with larger swings, a deeper late-Q4 trough, and a pronounced May spike.
  • First-to-last change (Oct to Aug):
  • Baseline: +15% (1.76% → 2.02%).
  • India: −36% (1.40% → 0.90%).
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • India trails the baseline in every observed month except May 2025, when it outperforms (2.12% vs. 1.79%).

Seasonality and patterns to note

  • Late Q4 softness in India mirrors a broader pattern of shifting user attention, with CTR bottoming in Dec and Mar before recovering.
  • The global baseline strengthens through Q2–Q3, peaking in August, while India peaks earlier (May) and then eases.

What this means for Facebook Ads benchmarks

Across the observed window, click-through-rate for Hardware and Networking in India is persistently below the global average and materially more volatile, with a notable May outperformance but a weaker August relative to the worldwide trend. Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking and India 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 India, 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.

India Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 26Republic Day
Mar 14Holi
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Aug 15Independence Day
Oct 2Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
Oct 21Diwali
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

October (Diwali), Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), July–August (Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike significantly during Diwali, especially in electronics, apparel, jewellery, and gifts. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and December could drive elevated ad competition. State-specific festivals might see regional campaign spikes. Bank closures during holidays may push online shopping to cluster in end-of-week periods.

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.