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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Marketplaces in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Marketplaces in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Click-through-rate trend summary and key takeaways

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Marketplaces 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.

  • On average, France Marketplaces click-through-rate (CTR) ran below market: 1.03% vs a 1.81% global baseline (about 43% lower).
  • The series ends materially higher than it began: +50% from Oct 2024 (1.17%) to Sep 2025 (1.76%).
  • Highs/lows: peak at 1.76% (Sep 2025) and trough at 0.48% (Jan 2025); range = 1.28 percentage points (pp).
  • Volatility is elevated: average month-to-month swing of 0.36pp, roughly 7x the baseline’s 0.05pp.
  • Seasonality: softer CTR through November and a sharp January dip, followed by a steady climb into late summer/early fall—broadly aligned with the global upswing toward Q3–Q4.

What the selected data shows

  • Average CTR: 1.03% (median 0.97%).
  • High/low: 1.76% in Sep 2025; 0.48% in Jan 2025.
  • Notable shifts:
  • Largest dip: Dec→Jan (-0.53pp) and Mar→Apr (-0.48pp).
  • Largest gains: Aug→Sep (+0.65pp) and Jun→Jul (+0.52pp).
  • Momentum: 6 of 11 month-to-month moves were increases, with the steepest recovery from Jan (0.48%) to Mar (1.31%).
  • Overall change: +50.4% from first to last month, signaling a strong late-period rebound.

How it compares to the global baseline

  • Global baseline average: 1.81% (median 1.75%); high 2.12% (Sep 2025), low 1.67% (Feb 2025).
  • Baseline trend: modest softening from Oct–Feb, then a consistent climb to September; +20.1% from first to last month.
  • Volatility and range: average month-to-month move of 0.05pp; range of 0.44pp—substantially steadier than France Marketplaces.
  • Relative positioning:
  • France Marketplaces CTR stayed below market every month, trailing by an average gap of ~0.78pp.
  • Directionally aligned with the global trend from spring onward, with a late-summer/early-fall peak in both series.

Seasonal patterns and volatility

  • Q4 and early Q1 softness: CTR dipped in November and fell to the period low in January, consistent with the broader seasonal lull visible in the baseline.
  • Spring-to-fall uplift: Sustained increases from March through September, culminating in the yearly high. The global baseline shows the same overall shape, though with much lower volatility.
  • Stability: France Marketplaces exhibits a wider range and sharper month-to-month swings than the global benchmark, indicating above-average variability in user engagement rates.

Bottom line

France Marketplaces’ Facebook Ads CTR averaged 1.03%—below the 1.81% global benchmark—yet ended the period with a strong September peak and a +50% lift from October. Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Marketplaces 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 Marketplaces 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.