What is frequency?

How many times on average the same person saw your ad.

Frequency is impressions divided by reach. Some repetition helps recall, but too much causes ad fatigue.

When frequency climbs and results fall, it's time to refresh the creative.

Updated: October 12, 2026 · All terms

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