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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Legal

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Legal and target country All countries available compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. Overall, Legal CTR runs below market most months, dips into early Q1, then rebounds strongly in summer. Volatility in Legal is notably higher than the global baseline, with sharp swings around July–September. While the global trend rises steadily into late Q3/Q4, Legal ends the period roughly where it started.

Highlights for the Legal click-through-rate

  • Average CTR across the period: 1.60%
  • High: 1.92% in July 2025
  • Low: 1.34% in January 2025
  • Range: 0.58 percentage points (pp)
  • Change from first to last month: +2.0% (1.84% in Oct 2024 to 1.88% in Sep 2025)
  • Month-to-month volatility: average absolute change of 0.18pp
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 softening: 1.84% (Oct) → 1.52% (Dec)
  • Trough in January (1.34%), followed by a partial rebound in February (1.51%)
  • Strong summer spike: +0.37pp from June to July, followed by an August dip (-0.31pp) and a September recovery (+0.27pp)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline (all industries, all countries) average CTR: 1.81% (about 11% higher than Legal)
  • Baseline high/low: 2.12% (Sep 2025) and 1.67% (Feb 2025); range 0.44pp
  • Baseline growth: +20.1% from Oct 2024 to Sep 2025 (1.76% → 2.12%)
  • Relative positioning:
  • Legal exceeds baseline in only 2 of 12 months (October 2024 and July 2025)
  • The largest gaps where Legal trails the market occur in January, March, and August 2025 (around 20% below)
  • Volatility comparison:
  • Legal average MoM change: 0.18pp
  • Baseline average MoM change: 0.05pp
  • Legal is roughly 3.3x more volatile than the global trend

Seasonal patterns and monthly dynamics

  • Q4 and early Q1 softness: Legal CTR declines through the holiday period and bottoms in January, while the global trend remains steadier and begins climbing from March.
  • Summer lift: Legal CTR peaks in July (1.92%), briefly moving above market, then normalizes in August before recovering in September.
  • Late-year trend: The global baseline continues to rise through Q3 into early Q4, reaching its highest CTR in September, while Legal finishes below the global level despite a strong late-summer recovery.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Legal and All countries available 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 Legal industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. Geographic targeting affects ad costs based on market competition and user engagement in different regions. 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.

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.