Automotive Search Clicks Nearly Double in a Year
Quarterly clicks rose from 7,320 in Q3 2025 to 14,303 in Q3 2026, while impressions reached 559,801 in the same peak quarter.
The business needed more consistent visibility as vehicle shoppers moved between search results, inventory listings, and local dealers.
Performance snapshot
An anonymized automotive business reaching shoppers through Google Ads.
Quarterly Google Ads activity · Q3 2025–Q3 2026
The rise to the campaign high
Each line shows the run-up to that metric’s highest reported point.
Impressions
Peak 559,801
| Reporting period | Impressions |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 397,254 |
| Q4 2025 | 378,071 |
| Q1 2026 | 321,897 |
| Q2 2026 | 360,701 |
| Q3 2026 | 559,801 |
Clicks
Peak 14,303
| Reporting period | Clicks |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | 7,320 |
| Q4 2025 | 8,591 |
| Q1 2026 | 9,707 |
| Q2 2026 | 11,350 |
| Q3 2026 | 14,303 |
Clicks and impressions measure advertising engagement and visibility. They do not confirm leads, appointments, or vehicle sales.
Results and reporting details
- Reporting period
- Q3 2025–Q3 2026, ending at the peak reported quarter.
- Reporting basis
- Google Ads quarterly click and impression totals
Clicks and impressions measure advertising engagement and visibility. They do not confirm leads, appointments, or vehicle sales.
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