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Click-Through Rate

Also known as:CTRClick Rate

Definition

The percentage of people who click on a video after seeing its thumbnail and title in a feed, search result, or recommendation. CTR is a key performance metric on YouTube and is directly influenced by the quality and appeal of a video's thumbnail and title. A healthy CTR on YouTube typically ranges from 2% to 10%, with higher rates indicating more compelling presentation.