Formula
Example
50 ÷ 1,000 × 100 = 5%
Illustrative calculation, not a client result or benchmark. Use comparable periods and consistent measurement definitions.
Why it matters
It indicates how often an impression results in a click. It can help assess advertising relevance, but does not directly measure acquisition or profit.
How it works
Compare CTR within a similar context: network, format, query, audience and period. Organic and advertising CTR describe different impressions and should not be combined without an explicit methodology.
Example
Example: 50 clicks from 1,000 impressions give a CTR of 5%. This is an illustrative calculation, not a client campaign result.
Common mistakes
A high CTR does not automatically mean more valuable conversions. There is no universal good percentage: the context and purpose of the impression matter.
How can you check this in practice?
CTR is clicks ÷ impressions ×100. Thirty clicks over 600 impressions gives an illustrative 5%. Compare the same format, network and context; a zero denominator cannot be calculated. Inputs must come from the same period.
Distinctions and limitations
A high CTR means more frequent clicking, not necessarily quality traffic or sales. Conversion rate answers another question: what proportion of eligible interactions leads to the defined action.
Official sources
Editorial responsibility: Biser Bozhinov · PPC Specialist
Updated: 05/11/2026
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