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Which attribution window should I use (7-day click, 1-day view)?

The attribution window determines how long after an ad interaction Meta claims credit for a conversion. The default setting (7-day click, 1-day view) consistently over-reports conversions. For most advertisers, 7-day click only is more accurate.

What this means

The attribution window determines how long after an ad interaction Meta claims credit for a conversion.

Quick steps
  1. Check current attribution window in Ads Manager column settings
  2. Compare Meta-reported conversions to CRM data for same period
  3. Run breakdown showing click-through vs view-through conversions
  4. Assess typical purchase cycle length for your product
  5. For impulse purchases: use 1-day click; for B2B: use 28-day click

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