Video View Rate

Video View Rate

Video View Rate shows the percentage of users who watched your video after seeing it as an ad. Learn what it is, why it matters, how it’s calculated, and how to increase views for better engagement and ROI.

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What Is Video View Rate?

Video View Rate is the percentage of impressions that result in a video view. It’s commonly used in advertising to measure how engaging your video ad is and whether it successfully captures attention.

What Is Video View Rate?

Why Is Video View Rate Important?

Video View Rate helps marketers understand how well their video ads perform. A high Video View Rate indicates that your creative is compelling and relevant to the audience, which can lead to better engagement, lower costs, and stronger brand awareness.

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How to Calculate Video View Rate

Video View Rate is calculated by dividing the number of video views by the total number of impressions, then multiplying by 100 to express the result as a percentage.

How to Calculate Video View Rate

The Video View Rate Formula:

Example of Video View Rate in Action

If your ad was shown 10,000 times and received 4,000 video views, your Video View Rate would be 40%.

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What Is a Good Video View Rate?

What Is a Good Video View Rate?

A good Video View Rate typically ranges from 15% to 35%, depending on platform and audience. Higher Video View Rates suggest strong relevance and creative impact.

What Is a Bad Video View Rate?

What Is a Bad Video View Rate?

A low Video View Rate – under 10% – may mean your video isn’t capturing attention, lacks relevance, or is being shown to the wrong audience.

Best Practices for Video View Rate

Hook Viewers in the First 3 Seconds

Open with eye-catching visuals, fast pacing, and a clear value proposition to encourage users to keep watching.

Optimize Thumbnail and Title

Use an engaging thumbnail and a relevant, curiosity-driven title to drive clicks and views.

Target the Right Audience

Use platform tools to refine your targeting and show videos to users most likely to be interested.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid with Video View Rate

Using long intros, skipping audience targeting, or running the same creative too long can lower Video View Rate. Refresh creative and monitor performance regularly.

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