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Medians count link clicks. Ads Manager’s CTR (all) also counts profile and other clicks, which reads higher.
How TikTok CTR is calculated
CTR
CTR = clicks ÷ impressions × 100The share of people who saw the ad and clicked. It mostly reflects your hook, offer and call to action.
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Use destination (link) clicks to compare with the industry medians. Triple Whale’s 2025 all-click platform average was 1.77%.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good CTR for TikTok ads?
Beat your industry median. In Triple Whale’s Aug 2025–Jul 2026 data, medians ran from 0.41% (Pets) to 0.74% (Apparel). Above 1% is strong for link clicks.
Why is my TikTok CTR low?
Usually a weak first 3 seconds, no clear call to action or a broad audience that is not ready to buy.
Does a high CTR mean the ad is profitable?
Not on its own. Check conversion rate and CPA too. Clickbait hooks can raise CTR and still lose money.
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Sources: Triple Whale: TikTok ads benchmarks by industry (Aug 2025–Jul 2026) · Influee: TikTok ads benchmarks 2026 (Triple Whale 2025 data)