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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Hardware and Networking in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Hardware and Networking in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

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

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

  • Overall, Great Britain’s median click-through-rate (CTR) for Hardware and Networking averaged 1.07% across the period, about 40% below the global baseline (1.78%).
  • The selected series was notably volatile (average month-to-month absolute change ~21%), versus a very stable global trend (~2.7%).
  • Highs and lows: Great Britain peaked in October 2024 at 1.56% and bottomed in August 2025 at 0.66%; the global benchmark ranged from 1.67% (Feb) to 2.02% (Aug).
  • Trend direction diverged: Great Britain fell 57.6% from October to August, while the global baseline rose 14.7% over the same span.
  • Seasonal pattern: the selected data shows relatively stronger CTR in Q4 and a clear softening into summer, whereas the global trend steadily climbs from spring into late summer.

Selected data overview: Hardware and Networking in Great Britain

  • Average median CTR: 1.07% (Oct 2024–Aug 2025)
  • High: 1.56% in Oct 2024; secondary high 1.53% in Apr 2025
  • Low: 0.66% in Aug 2025
  • Range: 0.90 percentage points
  • First-to-last change: -57.6% (1.56% in Oct to 0.66% in Aug)
  • Volatility: average month-to-month absolute change ~21%
  • Notable movements:
  • +50.2% spike in April (from 1.02% in March to 1.53%)
  • -46.6% drop in May (from 1.53% to 0.82%)
  • -26.6% decline in August (0.90% to 0.66%)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average median CTR (matching months): 1.78%
  • Baseline high/low (Oct–Aug): 2.02% (Aug), 1.67% (Feb)
  • Baseline trend: +14.7% from October to August; low volatility (~2.7% average monthly change)
  • Relative positioning:
  • Great Britain remained below market in every month observed.
  • The gap widened into summer:
  • Q4 2024 average: Great Britain 1.27% vs. global 1.73% (≈27% lower)
  • Summer 2025 (Jun–Aug): Great Britain 0.82% vs. global 1.92% (≈57% lower)
  • Interpretation: Great Britain’s Hardware and Networking CTRs were consistently below average and far more variable than the global benchmark.

Seasonality and monthly highlights

  • Q4 pattern: In Great Britain, CTR was comparatively stronger in October–December (peak in October at 1.56%), followed by a dip in November and a modest rebound in December.
  • Spring spike: April stood out with the period’s sharpest uplift (+50% month-over-month), briefly bringing CTR back near October levels.
  • Summer softness: From May onward, CTR trended down, reaching the period low in August (0.66%), while the global baseline continued to rise into late summer.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Hardware and Networking and Great Britain 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 United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.