5.2% -- reply rate for sending from a custom domain (2025)

The reply rate for sending from a custom domain is 5.2% as of 2025 according to Hunter. This figure is the primary benchmark in the Lighthouse dataset for this segment. Individual results vary by region, channel mix, and audience quality.

A strong reply rate benchmark for sending from a custom domain is 5.2%, using the current serving value as of 2025. This is one serving-eligible observation, not a distribution median; top-quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution. Vertical, audience size, and campaign type all shift what 'good' means.

The published reply rate serving value for sending from a custom domain is 5.2% as of 2025. Individual sectors and audiences may differ substantially; this single observation does not establish an aggregate mean. Quartile comparisons require the underlying distribution, which is not implied by this record.

Primary drivers of reply rate variation for sending from a custom domain include audience segmentation, timing, and channel selection. Methodology documents campaign factors, but this serving record does not quantify the effect of personalization. The current serving value is 5.2% as of 2025.

For a email marketer, the published reply rate serving value is 5.2%; it is an evidence-grade reference, not a personalized target as of 2025. Any performance goal should account for channel mix and audience. Review the methodology before operational decisions; a gap from this serving value does not by itself indicate a structural issue.