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What Is CPV (Cost Per View)?

CPV (Cost Per View) the cost an advertiser pays for each video view on TikTok. A view is typically counted after 6 seconds of watch time. CPV is key for measuring awareness campaign efficiency.

How Dashboardly Tracks CPV (Cost Per View)

Dashboardly calculates CPV (Cost Per View) from your live TikTok Shop data — pulling actual orders, fees, refunds, and returns so the number you see matches your P&L.

  • Actual order revenue — not estimated or attributed revenue
  • Refunds and returns deducted automatically
  • All platform fees included for profit-level accuracy
  • Historical trends so you spot changes before they hit profit

Frequently asked questions

What is a good CPV (Cost Per View)?

TikTok avg: $0.01-$0.05. Spark Ads: $0.005-$0.02. In-Feed: $0.02-$0.08.

How do I calculate CPV (Cost Per View)?

CPV = Total Ad Spend / Total Video Views

Why is my CPV (Cost Per View) different from what TikTok Shop reports?

TikTok's native reports use attributed metrics with click- and view-through windows. Dashboardly calculates CPV (Cost Per View) from actual order revenue, deducting refunds and returns for a truer number that matches your real P&L.

When should I track CPV (Cost Per View)?

CPV (Cost Per View) is a leading indicator — check it daily if you're running ads or running pricing experiments, weekly otherwise. Dashboardly tracks CPV (Cost Per View) automatically so you don't have to pull exports.

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Our complete walkthrough of CPV (Cost Per View): the essential TikTok Shop KPIs to track.

The cost an advertiser pays for each video view on TikTok. A view is typically counted after 6 seconds of watch time. CPV is key for measuring awareness campaign efficiency.
Definition

The cost an advertiser pays for each video view on TikTok. A view is typically counted after 6 seconds of watch time. CPV is key for measuring awareness campaign efficiency.

Formula

CPV = Total Ad Spend / Total Video Views

Example Calculation

$500 ad spend / 100,000 views = $0.005 CPV

Benchmarks for TikTok Shop Sellers

TikTok avg: $0.01-$0.05. Spark Ads: $0.005-$0.02. In-Feed: $0.02-$0.08.

Why It Matters for TikTok Shop Sellers

The cost an advertiser pays for each video view on TikTok. A view is typically counted after 6 seconds of watch time. CPV is key for measuring awareness campaign efficiency.

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