How Long Do People Look at Ads

On average, to be looked at for up to a second an ad needs to be viewable for 14 seconds. Ads achieving at least one second of gaze time are viewable for an average of 26 seconds. For at least two seconds gaze time the average viewability is 33 seconds, while for 3+ seconds gaze time, average viewability is 37 seconds.

How long do people pay attention to ads?

Millennial attention spans require ads that are just 5 to 6 seconds in length, according to a new study by comScore.

How many hours of ads do we see a day?

Digital marketing experts estimate that most Americans are exposed to around 4,000 to 10,000 ads each day.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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