What is Standard event vs. custom event?

**Standard events** are pre-defined actions Meta already understands—Purchase, ViewContent, AddToCart, Lead, etc. **Custom events** are ones you define yourself for specific behaviors unique to your business. Standard events get prioritized in optimization.

Last updated 2026-04-17

Standard events are pre-defined actions Meta already understands—Purchase, ViewContent, AddToCart, Lead, etc. Custom events are ones you define yourself for specific behaviors unique to your business. Standard events get prioritized in optimization.

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What is Standard event vs. custom event?

Standard events are pre-defined actions Meta already understands—Purchase, ViewContent, AddToCart, Lead, etc. Custom events are ones you define yourself for specific behaviors unique to your business. Standard events get prioritized in optimization.