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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for SaaS & Cloud Platforms in United States

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

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: October 2024 – September 2025

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

Main takeaways

  • The United States SaaS & Cloud Platforms click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 1.13%, about 38% below the global baseline average of 1.81%—below market every month in the period.
  • Peak CTR was 1.25% in July 2025; the low was 1.02% in September 2025. From first to last month, CTR declined 8.2%, whereas the global trend rose 20.1%.
  • Volatility was elevated: average absolute month-to-month change was 6.9% (vs. 2.9% globally).
  • Seasonal pattern for the selection: a notable November lift followed by a December dip, a spring pickup into April, a summer high in July, then a late-summer pullback into September. The global series climbed steadily from spring into early fall, peaking in September.

Selected trend highlights (United States, SaaS & Cloud Platforms)

  • Average CTR: 1.13%
  • High: 1.25% (July 2025)
  • Low: 1.02% (September 2025)
  • Range: 0.24 percentage points across the year
  • Notable moves:
  • +13.0% from October to November 2024 (1.11% → 1.25%)
  • −14.0% from November to December 2024 (1.25% → 1.08%)
  • +9.8% from March to April 2025 (1.08% → 1.19%)
  • +11.0% from June to July 2025 (1.13% → 1.25%)
  • −12.0% from August to September 2025 (1.16% → 1.02%)
  • First-to-last change: −8.2% (October 2024 to September 2025)

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Level: The selection averaged 1.13% vs. 1.81% globally—consistently below average across all months.
  • Highs and lows: Global CTR peaked later and higher at 2.12% in September 2025, with a low of 1.67% in February 2025. The selection’s peak came earlier (July) and ended the period at its low (September).
  • Trajectory: While the United States SaaS & Cloud Platforms series trended down into late summer, the global baseline accelerated through Q3, rising from 1.90% in July to 2.12% in September.
  • Volatility: The selection’s month-to-month movement (6.9%) was more than 2x the global volatility (2.9%), reflecting sharper spikes (November, April, July) and steeper dips (December, August–September).

Seasonality and monthly rhythm

  • Q4 behavior diverged: the selection saw a November lift followed by a December pullback, whereas global CTR softened through Q4.
  • Spring and summer: the selection rebounded in April and peaked in July before declining into September; globally, CTR climbed steadily from May through September.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry SaaS & Cloud Platforms and United States 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 United States, advertisers often face higher costs due to high competition and purchasing power. 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 States Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 20Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb 17Presidents' Day
May 26Memorial Day
Jun 19Juneteenth
Jul 4Independence Day
Sep 1Labor Day
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 11Veterans Day
Nov 27Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Thanksgiving & Black Friday weekend), December (Christmas), Back-to-school (July–September), Summer travel season (Memorial Day onwards)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, especially in travel and entertainment. Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend triggers massive spikes in retail ad competition. December ad demand typically peaks—retail campaigns require significantly higher budgets. Back-to-school promotions drive increased competition. Juneteenth may see regional engagement rise.

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.