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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Media in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Media in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

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

Main takeaways

  • The Media industry in Great Britain sits above market on click-through-rate overall, averaging 3.08% versus the global 1.81% (+70% higher).
  • Performance is highly volatile locally: average month-to-month movement is 1.36 percentage points (pp) versus 0.05 pp globally.
  • Clear seasonal shape in the selected data: a sharp rise from April to June (peaking in June), followed by a steady cooldown into late summer.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, Great Britain’s click-through-rate fell 35.3%, while the global baseline rose 20.1%.

Selected data overview (Media, Great Britain)

  • Average and median:
  • Average click-through-rate: 3.08%; median: 2.78%.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 5.87% in June 2025; Low: 1.42% in January 2025.
  • Range: 4.45 pp, indicating wide swings.
  • Trend and volatility:
  • First to last month: 2.48% (Oct 2024) to 1.60% (Sep 2025), a 35.3% decline.
  • Average absolute MoM change: 1.36 pp; largest jump in April (+2.60 pp vs March); largest drop in July (-1.84 pp vs June).
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • Q2 2025 (Apr–Jun) averaged 5.07%, the strongest quarter.
  • Q1 2025 averaged 2.16%, weighed down by January’s low.
  • After the June peak, performance cooled through late summer.

Global baseline comparison

  • Overall level:
  • Global average: 1.81%; median: 1.75%. The selected data is consistently higher in 9 of 12 months.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 2.12% in September 2025; Low: 1.67% in February 2025.
  • Range: 0.44 pp (much narrower than Great Britain, Media).
  • Trend and volatility:
  • First to last month: 1.76% to 2.12% (+20.1%).
  • Average absolute MoM change: 0.05 pp, signaling a smooth, gradually rising global trend.

Seasonal patterns observed

  • Great Britain, Media:
  • Pronounced spring–early summer surge (April–June), with a notable peak in June (5.87%).
  • December lifted to 3.02% after a softer November, but January dipped to the period low (1.42%), then rebounded in February (3.09%).
  • Global baseline:
  • Gradual improvement from late Q1 through Q3, culminating in September’s high (2.12%), with limited volatility throughout.

Relative positioning

  • Level: Above market on average (+70%), with significantly higher peaks (local peak 2.8x the global peak).
  • Stability: Far more volatile than the global trend (1.36 pp vs 0.05 pp average MoM change).
  • By quarter:
  • Selected Q2 average (5.07%) far exceeds global Q2 (1.78%).
  • Even in softer periods (Q1 and Q3), the selected data remains above the global average.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Media 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 Media 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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.