What is Frequency?

Average number of times each person saw your ad. Calculate it by dividing impressions by reach. Frequency above 3-4 often signals you're showing the same ad to the same people too many times, which leads to creative fatigue and wasted spend.

Last updated 2026-04-17

Average number of times each person saw your ad. Calculate it by dividing impressions by reach. Frequency above 3-4 often signals you're showing the same ad to the same people too many times, which leads to creative fatigue and wasted spend.

Formula: Total Impressions ÷ Total Reach = Frequency

Meta is phasing out unique metrics like frequency, reach, and unique clicks.

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What is Frequency?

Average number of times each person saw your ad. Calculate it by dividing impressions by reach. Frequency above 3-4 often signals you're showing the same ad to the same people too many times, which leads to creative fatigue and wasted spend.