CTR Calculator

CTR Calculator

Calculate your Click-Through Rate (CTR) efficiently

What is CTR?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) measures the effectiveness of an online ad by calculating the percentage of people who click on it after seeing it. CTR Calculator

  • Formula:CTR=(Number of ClicksNumber of Impressions)×100%CTR=(Number of ImpressionsNumber of Clicks​)×100%
  • Meaning: A higher CTR means your ad is more engaging and relevant to viewers.

How to Calculate CTR?

Example Calculation:

  • Ad Name: Ad Alpha
  • Impressions (views): 5,500
  • Clicks: 500

CTR=(5005,500)×100%=9.09%CTR=(5,500500​)×100%=9.09%

Steps:

  1. Track Impressions – How many times the ad was shown.
  2. Count Clicks – How many times users clicked the ad.
  3. Apply the CTR Formula – Divide clicks by impressions and multiply by 100%.

What is a Good CTR?

CTR varies by ad type and industry. Here are average benchmarks:

Ad TypeAverage CTRGood CTR
Display Ads0.35%>0.5%
Search Ads1.9%>3%
Social Media Ads1-2%>3%
Email Ads10-20%>15%

Why CTR Matters?

  • Higher CTR = Better Ad Performance (More engagement, lower cost-per-click)
  • Low CTR? Improve ad copy, targeting, or design.

CTR vs. CPM

MetricMeasuresUse Case
CTREngagement (clicks ÷ impressions)Optimizing ad relevance
CPMCost per 1,000 impressionsBudgeting for brand awareness

Key Takeaway:

  • High CTR + Low CPM = Best ROI
  • Use both metrics to evaluate ad success.

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