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2025 Meta Ads Benchmarks: What the Numbers Mean for Your Budget
Use the calculator above to model results, then compare them with this year’s benchmarks. Below are the core averages for Traffic (click-optimized) and Leads (form/inquiry-optimized) campaigns across thousands of accounts.
| Objective | CTR | CPC | CVR | CPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic (clicks) | 1.71% | $0.70 | — | — |
| Leads (form fills) | 2.59% | $1.92 | 7.72% | $27.66 |
Why it matters: Traffic is the cheapest way to buy attention and build remarketing pools. Lead campaigns trade higher CPC for intent and on-platform conversions. If your sales process happens off-site (phone, bookings, quotes), test both—and measure pipeline quality, not just volume.
Notable Industry Callouts (Leads)
| Industry | CPC | CVR | CPL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorneys & Legal | $4.10 | 10.53% | $18.17 |
| Home & Home Improvement | $2.23 | 5.22% | $41.26 |
| Real Estate | $1.57 | 9.53% | $16.61 |
| Restaurants & Food | $0.74 | 18.25% | $3.16 |
| Beauty & Personal Care | $3.06 | 5.29% | $51.42 |
| Health & Fitness | $2.64 | 5.63% | $52.98 |
Takeaway: “Expensive CPC” categories can still win with strong intake and close rates. Restaurants show ultra-low CPL, but quality control is vital.
How to Use These Benchmarks With the Calculator
- Pick the objective that matches your funnel stage. Use Traffic to fill retargeting pools and prime sales actions; use Leads when your team can respond fast and qualify.
- Sense-check your model. If projected CPC or CPL is far below benchmark, plan for stronger offers and creative to sustain it. If above, review targeting and ad relevance.
- Track the whole journey. Benchmarks stop at CPL. Your ROI depends on speed-to-lead, contact rate, show rate, and close rate. Add your average deal/lead value in the calculator to estimate revenue and ROAS.
Source: WordStream “Facebook Ads Benchmarks 2025”. These are median figures across US accounts.
2025 Trend Notes
| Traffic got cheaper; CTR rose and CPC fell for traffic, while lead CVR dipped and CPL climbed. That’s a nudge toward full-funnel setups: awareness → retargeting → lead capture. |
| AI automation helps, but quality control matters. Use domain/validation rules and CRM filters to keep fake/low-intent leads out. |
| Creative is the new targeting. Clear offers, authentic social proof, and fast-loading landing pages are the biggest levers for beating averages. |
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Next Steps
Run a few scenarios in the calculator (budget, objective, and value). Save the mix that hits your target ROAS, then test it live for 2–4 weeks with at least two creatives per ad set. Review actual CPC, CTR, CVR, and CPL against these 2025 benchmarks and iterate.
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