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6.8%
6.8% -- click through rate for Google Ads (2026)
According to WordStream's Global PPC Benchmarks Report, AI-optimized Google Ads campaigns achieved an average click-through rate of 6.8% across industries in 2026.
- Applies specifically to AI-optimized Google Ads campaigns across industries
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6.8%
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2026
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https://www.amraandelma.com/best-google-ads-statistics/ ↗
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TOP 20 GOOGLE ADS STATISTICS 2026 THAT REVEAL SHOCKING PPC POWER SHIFTS
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Updated for 2026 . This page has been fully refreshed with the latest Google Ads usage statistics, paid search performance benchmarks, and advertising industry insights, grounded in recent global surveys, advertising plat…
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WordStream’s Global PPC Benchmarks Report
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Trend Over Time
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.17% | |
| 2020 | 8% | +152.4% |
| 2026 (current) | 6.8% | -15.0% |
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Google Ads: 6.8% click through rate. Source: WordStream (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/google-ads-average-ctr-2026
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