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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry All industries available and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend, based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall level: Great Britain’s click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 1.81%, essentially in line with the global baseline at 1.81% (+0.5% above market).
  • Trend: From October 2024 to September 2025, Great Britain rose from 1.70% to 2.93% (+72.6%), while the global trend increased more steadily (+20.1%).
  • Volatility: Great Britain was notably more volatile, with average month-to-month moves of ~0.35 percentage points (pp) (~19% of its average), versus ~0.05 pp (~3%) globally.
  • Seasonality: The global baseline climbed through summer into early fall, peaking in August–September. Great Britain showed a sharp June rebound and a pronounced September spike.

Selected time-series overview (Great Britain)

  • Period average: 1.81% CTR (12 months, Oct 2024–Sep 2025).
  • High and low:
  • High: 2.93% in September 2025.
  • Low: 1.30% in May 2025.
  • Range: 1.63 pp (from 1.30% to 2.93%), indicating wide fluctuation.
  • First-to-last change: +72.6% (1.70% in Oct 2024 to 2.93% in Sep 2025).
  • Notable moves:
  • Largest monthly jump: +1.14 pp from August to September.
  • Other spikes: +0.90 pp from May to June.
  • Largest drop: -0.40 pp from April to May.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of ~0.35 pp (~19% of the 1.81% average).

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Level: Great Britain’s average CTR (1.81%) is effectively “in line with overall trends,” only ~0.5% higher than the global average (1.81%).
  • Highs/lows vs baseline:
  • Global high: 2.12% (September); low: 1.67% (February); range: 0.44 pp.
  • Great Britain’s range (1.63 pp) was 3.7x wider than the global range.
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market in 5 of 12 months (notably June: +20% vs global; September: +38% vs global).
  • Below market in 7 of 12 months (most underperformance in May: -27% vs global; March: -20%).
  • Trajectory:
  • Global trend rose gradually from spring through late summer, peaking in August–September.
  • Great Britain tracked a choppier path: a May trough (1.30%), a sharp June rebound (2.20%), softer July–August, then a standout September (2.93%).

Seasonality and volatility

  • Observed seasonality:
  • Global: progressive gains from late Q2 through Q3, with highs in August–September.
  • Great Britain: deep Q2 dip (May) followed by a strong June rebound and a pronounced September peak.
  • Volatility:
  • Great Britain’s month-to-month variability (~0.35 pp) was roughly 6.7x the global baseline (~0.05 pp), signaling wider swings around the mean despite a similar average level.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry All industries available 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. Different industries see varying ad costs due to market competition, user demographics, and conversion value. 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.