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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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.
  • France SaaS click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 0.85%, well below the global baseline average of 1.81% (about 53% lower), and stayed below market in every month observed.
  • CTR in France rose 81% from October 2024 to September 2025, with a mid-summer high in July and notable dips in April and August—showing higher volatility than the global trend.
  • Seasonal patterns are visible: a lift into December, a dip during late spring and August holiday periods, and renewed momentum at the end of summer.

Selected trend highlights (SaaS & Cloud Platforms, France)

  • Average CTR: 0.85% across the 12 months.
  • High/low: Peak of 1.13% in July 2025; low of 0.59% in October 2024. Range width: 0.54 percentage points (pp).
  • Momentum: From 0.59% (Oct 2024) to 1.07% (Sep 2025), up +81%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change ≈ 0.20 pp, roughly 23% of the series average—indicating meaningful month-to-month swings.
  • Notable movements:
  • December uplift to 0.85% after a gradual climb from October.
  • Sharp fall in April to 0.64% from March’s 0.99% (-0.35 pp).
  • Strong rebound in May (+0.33 pp) and continued gains into June and July (the yearly high).
  • August dip to 0.76% (-0.37 pp from July), followed by a September recovery to 1.07% (+0.31 pp).

Global baseline comparison

  • Baseline average CTR: 1.81% (global, all industries/countries).
  • High/low: Peak 2.12% in September 2025; low 1.67% in February 2025. Range width: 0.44 pp.
  • Momentum: From 1.76% (Oct 2024) to 2.12% (Sep 2025), up +20%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change ≈ 0.05 pp (about 3% of the baseline average), much steadier than France’s SaaS trend.
  • Relative positioning of France SaaS vs. global:
  • Average gap: France is ~0.96 pp below the global CTR.
  • France remains below market throughout, with the narrowest relative gap in July 2025 (France 1.13% vs. global 1.90%).
  • The baseline shows a steady climb from Q2 into early fall, while France shows sharper swings—especially in April, August, and September.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Q4: France’s CTR built into December, aligning with common Q4 engagement lifts on Facebook Ads.
  • Early Q2–Q3: Global CTR rose steadily, with late-summer/early-fall highs. France followed a similar rhythm but with a pronounced August dip—consistent with holiday-driven engagement shifts in European markets—then a strong September recovery.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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 SaaS & Cloud Platforms 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.

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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.