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Rare Google Ads Bug Inflated CTR Metrics

A cropped screenshot of a search terms report showing columns for search term, clicks, impressions, and CTR. Due to a Google reporting glitch, the CTR percentages range from 84.58% to 1,000%. Search terms are blurred for privacy.

Google has confirmed a rare reporting bug in Google Ads that led to over-reported CTRs, in some cases showing CTR over 100%.

Brad Geddes spotted the issue, sharing a case with 3,000+ impressions and a 107% CTR, and even 1000% for a search term. Google Ads Liaison Ginny Marvin responded, explaining that invalid clicks were processed after their impressions, causing inflated click-through rates.

A cropped screenshot of a search terms report showing columns for search term, clicks, impressions, and CTR. Due to a Google reporting glitch, the CTR percentages range from 84.58% to 1,000%. Search terms are blurred for privacy.

While Google says this is uncommon, it’s not fully resolved yet, and efforts are ongoing to prevent future instances.

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