Website Performance Benchmarks

Explore monthly updated industry benchmarks to compare your website performance metrics to companies like yours and identify areas for improvement. Access essential digital metrics like impressions, clicks, CTR, and bounce rate from integrations including Google Analytics 4, GSC, and Google My Business.

Key Website Performance Metrics Benchmarks by Industry

Choose your industry and compare website performance benchmarks to understand your performance relative to others. The table displays key website performance metrics categorized by industry, showing the median performance as well as the top and bottom 25% of companies. The median represents the middle point where half the companies perform better and half perform worse, while the top 25% highlights industry leaders and the bottom 25% shows where there is the most room for improvement.
Marketing and Advertising
Web and Services
Technology
Sports and Fitness
Retail
Ecommerce & Marketplaces
Apparel & Footwear
Finance
Marketing and Advertising
Web and Services
Technology
Sports and Fitness
Retail
Ecommerce & Marketplaces
Apparel & Footwear
Finance
Metric Median Bottom 25% Top 25%
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.4711215 0.375231 0.562467
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
142.285172 106.045674 195.533825
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.5294645 0.43913 0.627465
CTR
Google Search Console
0.011961 0.005025 0.025087
Phone Calls
Google Business Profile
6 1 48
Views
Google Business Profile
477 224 1486
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
158.2862365 108.456338 232.527704
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.5682615 0.451754 0.65833
New Users
Google Analytics 4
1702 407 7715
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.440903 0.34167 0.548857
Impressions
Google Search Console
74545 14404 330931
CTR
Google Search Console
0.013646 0.006347 0.026165
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
151.6894265 108.779121 209.713624
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.480146 0.357279 0.586684
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.521163 0.417751 0.64371
CTR
Google Search Console
0.016311 0.009461 0.028148
Impressions
Google Search Console
96439 18037 382637
Website Clicks
Google Business Profile
49 3 94
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
158.923318 117.006617 274.817845
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.597641 0.502092 0.659445
CTR
Google Search Console
0.033296 0.025624 0.057683
Impressions
Google Search Console
36521 5729 82540
New Users
Google Analytics 4
5266 886 15552
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
160.079015 118.79422 216.00479
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.388512 0.305868 0.494855
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.611986 0.50734 0.696858
CTR
Google Search Console
0.017314 0.011208 0.030537
Clicks
Google Search Console
3207 966 10710
Impressions
Google Search Console
202182 52438 540540
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
147.581127 107.404597 201.152256
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.4250375 0.327588 0.531915
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.5749625 0.468085 0.67681
New Users
Google Analytics 4
6492 1816 28340
Sessions
Google Analytics 4
8410 2003 48272
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.384638 0.303142 0.463941
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
156.184913 128.290682 201.880395
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.621268 0.550729 0.716297
CTR
Google Search Console
0.019611 0.012183 0.055304
Clicks
Google Search Console
6235 586 22044
Impressions
Google Search Console
228763 29470 702150
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
151.614231 106.736606 192.492366
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.489583 0.396259 0.578585
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.5074835 0.421415 0.60061
CTR
Google Search Console
0.021857 0.011314 0.03948
Impressions
Google Search Console
63802 12437 211115
Website Clicks
Google Business Profile
34 18 111

Explore Website Performance Benchmarks by Business Type

Compare web performance across different business types such as eCommerce, Agencies, B2B, and SaaS. The table showcases metrics for each category, featuring median values, leaders in the top 25%, and those in the bottom 25%, giving a clear picture of where each sector excels and where it can enhance its performance.
Agency
B2B
Ecommerce
Enterprise
SaaS
B2C
Marketplace
Agency
B2B
Ecommerce
Enterprise
SaaS
B2C
Marketplace
Metric Median Bottom 25% Top 25%
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
136.82082 98.379797 187.161437
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.472705 0.375 0.581776
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.5208555 0.413772 0.618796
CTR
Google Search Console
0.013046 0.005059 0.025646
Impressions
Google Search Console
61370 8838 263663
Clicks
Google Search Console
597 116 3244
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
146.800281 107.122024 197.771085
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.4732695 0.37054 0.570243
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.5279035 0.432223 0.6313
CTR
Google Search Console
0.016195 0.008218 0.028169
Website Clicks
Google Business Profile
67 26 157
Total Reviews
Google Business Profile
57 26 117
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.571031 0.472147 0.671691
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
152.9361305 116.18777 206.711525
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.429715 0.32982 0.528257
CTR
Google Search Console
0.017028 0.010361 0.030676
Impressions
Google Search Console
125469 28312 430812
Website Clicks
Google Business Profile
113 43 269
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
149.54262 108.641141 198.214346
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.5136705 0.411537 0.616667
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.487897 0.385142 0.592629
CTR
Google Search Console
0.017533 0.009379 0.034036
Impressions
Google Search Console
91388 24417 255770
New Users
Google Analytics 4
2853.5 791 9157
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
143.760873 106.758243 195.588208
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.4924245 0.391021 0.591623
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.510638 0.413428 0.612926
CTR
Google Search Console
0.013792 0.007256 0.025461
Impressions
Google Search Console
112342 24064 382637
Sessions
Google Analytics 4
4145 968 20596
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.444644 0.348485 0.532699
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.55529 0.468281 0.652406
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
149.298065 113.845223 197.822297
CTR
Google Search Console
0.017007 0.009617 0.030676
Impressions
Google Search Console
91949 19008 348965
Clicks
Google Search Console
1492 293 6176
Engagement Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.516128 0.474412 0.623591
Average Session Duration
Google Analytics 4
143.962183 111.288404 181.760978
Bounce Rate
Google Analytics 4
0.4874415 0.377592 0.530612
CTR
Google Search Console
0.018611 0.011206 0.038225
Clicks
Google Search Console
1429 369 5161
Impressions
Google Search Console
83436 14729 291563

Looking for a benchmark for a specific metric or industry? Try Benchmark Explorer and browse benchmarks for specific metrics, 100+ industries, or integrations like Google Analytics 4, HubSpot + 70 more.

Learn More: How Does Your Website Perfomance Stack Up Against Others in Your Industry?

How do you know if your web performance is good? For example, your website’s click-through rate is 4.2%, is that good?  Is your bounce rate too high? Are your conversions too low? With our online tool for benchmarking you easily see where you stand. Learn to track and compare key website metrics like page load time, user engagement rates, and bounce rates. These insights help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and where you can improve. It’s all about making your site better and keeping up with the competition.

3 Key Benchmarking Areas For Web Performance You Should Consider

Google Analytics Benchmarks

Use Google Analytics to track and compare your site’s data against industry standards. Our benchmarks help integrate GA4 metrics for quick insights seamlessly.

Website Performance KPIs

Compare performance KPI metrics across benchmark groups to see how yours stack up against similar companies in your industry.

Website Engagement Rate Benchmarks

Assess your site’s engagement rate by comparing it with those of similar websites in your industry. Benchmark groups help you understand where you stand.

Find and Save Benchmarks right inside the Databox app

The Benchmarks feature in the Databox app delivers real-time insights from anonymized data across thousands of companies. With this you’ll be able to compare your favorite data. Quickly identify your strengths and areas for improvement, leverage industry insights for strategic planning, and use solid data to validate your expertise with clients.
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Benchmark Your Go-To Tools for Website Performance Measurement

With Databox Benchmarks, you can seamlessly benchmark your website’s performance using the tools you trust. Get a comprehensive view of how you compare against industry standards and competitors, focusing on critical metrics that drive success.

Databox enables you two ways of benchmarking, one by benchmarking your digital metrics within our dashboards itself and the second by using the Benchmark Explorer where you can save your favorite benchmarks. Always have a quick overview or select specific metrics to compare in reports. Reports allow you to connect your data sources to visualize performance in a graph, effectively highlighting trends and comparisons across different industries.
Google Analytics 4 Bounce Rate
GA4 bounce rate benchmarks

Most Popularly Benchmarked Metrics for GA4:

Use GA4 to draw comparisons with industry benchmarks and gain insights into user behavior and traffic statistics. Most popular benchmark metrics for GA4 are engagement rate, average session duration, and bounce rate.

GSC Click-Through Rate
google search console ctr benchmarks

Most Popularly Benchmarked Metrics for GSC:

Leverage GSC to benchmark your website’s search performance, seeing how you compare to peers. Most popular benchmarked metrics for GSC are CTR (click through rate), impressions, and clicks.

Google Business Page Views
google business profile views benchmarks

Most Popularly Benchmarked Metrics for GBP:

Employ GBP to assess and benchmark your business’s visibility and engagement as a tool to measure the local web performance. Most popular benchmarked metrics for GBP are views, engagement actions, and total reviews.

Seamlessly Benchmark, Track, Visualize, and Report on Key Web Performance Metrics (KPIs)

With Databox you can streamline your data management in one intuitive platform. Effortlessly benchmark your performance against industry standards while you track and visualize key metrics. Generate comprehensive reports to understand trends, make informed decisions, and drive business growth—all from a single application.

Compare just about any web metric in your account against competitors.

Customize your benchmark data by industry, company type, size, and revenue to see metrics that matter to you. Save and compare benchmarks over time, and quickly visualize how you stack up against competitors with color-coded charts—green for leading, red for trailing.

benchmarks in databox dashboard

Visualize web performance and compare directly on your dashboards

Viewing benchmark data can be game-changing, but seeing where your company’s efforts rank against those benchmarks is where the real value lies. In Databox you can view benchmark lines on dashboards, include them in your reports and scorecards.

Expert Insights: The Most Important Website Performance KPI Metrics

Unlock the full potential of your website by focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) that truly matter. Our experts have curated a list of essential website performance metrics to help you measure and optimize your site’s performance effectively. By understanding and tracking these KPIs, you can enhance user experience, boost conversion rates, and drive success for your website.

Most Important Website Performance KPIs

Page Load Time

A critical metric as it affects user satisfaction and SEO rankings; faster pages result in better engagement and conversions.

Average Session Duration

The average amount of time users spend on your site during a visit. Longer sessions can indicate more engaging content or effective user engagement.

Bounce Rate

Measures the percentage of visitors who navigate away from the site after viewing only one page. A high bounce rate could indicate that the site content or layout is not engaging enough.

Mobile Traffic

Measures the percentage of total site traffic that comes from mobile devices. With the increasing prevalence of smartphones, optimizing for mobile is essential.

Conversion Rate

The percentage of visitors who complete a desired action on your site, such as signing up for a newsletter. This is a direct measure of your site’s effectiveness at achieving its goals.

Top Exit Pages

Identifies the last pages viewed before a user leaves your site. Analyzing these pages can help improve content or user experience to reduce abandonment.

Traffic Sources

Identifies where your visitors are coming from, whether through search engines, direct visits, social media, or referral sites. Understanding this helps tailor marketing strategies.

Page Views per Session

Shows the average number of pages viewed during a session. Higher values may indicate that users find the website content compelling and navigable.

How Databox Benchmarks Are Already Transforming The Industry With The Help Of Our Partners

Benchmark Groups are an invaluable and user-friendly tool that allows you to create your own groups and compare your business performance metrics with data from similar companies, helping to identify strengths and weaknesses. This comparison provides crucial industry-specific insights and performance standards. Through our unique approach of combining co-branded surveys with shared benchmark insights, we’re helping agencies gain a deeper understanding of the market and fine-tune their strategies more effectively.

The benefits of our Benchmark Partner Program

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  • The benchmark data proved invaluable as it provided a broader perspective, filling in knowledge gaps for the clients about their performance context—something they initially lacked. This not only established our credibility but also facilitated a consultative selling approach where the clients effectively sold themselves on our solutions

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Website Performance Benchmark FAQs?

Got questions about Databox and our Benchmark Groups? Browse our FAQ to learn how we can help you benchmark and compare your website performance metrics.

What is Databox?

Databox is a powerful business analytics software that allows you to create customized, interactive dashboards. It helps you gather, analyze, and present data from various sources in one unified platform, making it easier to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions.

What kind of data can I visualize with Databox?

Databox allows you to benchmark a variety of business metrics, including sales performance, marketing analytics, and financial metrics. You can compare these against industry standards to measure your company’s performance metrics.

Which website performance benchmarks can I compare?

With our benchmarks, you can compare an extensive range of metrics from GA4 (Google Analytics 4) and GSC (Google Search Console), incorporating not only user engagement and website performance metrics but also GBP (Google Business Profile) metrics for localized performance analysis. This includes metrics like local search visibility and engagement rates from local users. Access to all these metrics is available for free with a Benchmark Groups account, allowing you to comprehensively evaluate your website’s performance across various dimensions.

Do I need any technical skills to use Databox?

No, you don’t need any technical skills to use Databox. Our intuitive drag-and-drop builder and one-click templates make it easy for anyone to create and customize dashboards. Plus, we offer super support and an assisted setup service to help you get started and make the most of the platform.

How can Databox help improve decision-making?

Databox helps improve decision-making by providing real-time, data-driven insights. Our AI-powered summaries highlight key performance changes and offer ideas for improvement, while interactive features allow you to drill down into the data for a deeper understanding. This enables more informed and timely decisions.

How secure is my data with Databox?

Your data is secure with Databox. We offer enhanced security features such as Force SSO, Two-Factor Authentication, and Advanced Password Protection to ensure your data is protected at all times.

Can I use Databox on mobile devices?

Yes, Databox is fully mobile-ready. You can access and view with your dashboards in our mobile app, ensuring you have critical data at your fingertips no matter where you are. Also our Databox web app is responsive and should work on most mobile devices with larger screens. But for the best experience, please use a desktop device.

What kind of support and resources are available?

Databox provides extensive support and resources, including customer support, tutorials, and an assisted setup service. Our super support team is always ready to help you get started and answer any questions you may have.

Can I create dashboards combining data from different sources?

Yes! In fact, we recommend doing this to get a comprehensive view of performance. Inside the dashboard builder, you can swap through different data sources you’ve connected and pull whatever metrics you need right into your dashboard.

Is using Databox Benchmark Groups Free?

Yes, joining Databox Benchmark Groups is free. You can access and compare a wide range of metrics using the data from thousands of companies, all at no cost. This allows businesses of any size to benchmark their performance against industry standards without any financial commitment.