Airbnb Superhost Requirements Explained (2026 Update)

Superhost is the badge Airbnb gives to hosts who consistently deliver a great guest experience. It shows up on your listing and profile, and Airbnb reviews every host's eligibility on a quarterly basis using activity from the trailing twelve months.

The four core requirements

To qualify, a host generally needs to meet all of the following over the assessment period: at least 10 completed trips, or 3 completed reservations that together add up to 100 nights or more; a response rate of 90% or higher; a cancellation rate under 1%, with limited exceptions under Airbnb's extenuating circumstances policy; and an overall rating of at least 4.8, based on recent reviews.

How often it's checked

Airbnb evaluates every host's stats four times a year, on set assessment dates. If you qualify, the badge is applied automatically. If your numbers slip below any one of the four thresholds, the badge can be removed at the next assessment, and you'd need to requalify at a later date.

What the badge actually gets you

Superhost status has historically come with a small search visibility boost, a badge that some guests specifically filter for, and occasional extras like priority customer support or a travel coupon. Airbnb has adjusted these perks over time, so treat any specific benefit as something to confirm on Airbnb's current Superhost page rather than a fixed guarantee.

How hosts usually lose it

The most common causes are a single last-minute cancellation that pushes the cancellation rate over the line, a slow response streak during a busy or personal stretch, or one harsh review that drags a small review pool below 4.8. None of these require bad intentions — they're usually a sign that a host's calendar or communication habits need adjusting, not that something went badly wrong.

Is it worth chasing?

For most hosts, meeting these thresholds is a natural side effect of running a decent listing, not a separate goal to chase. It's worth being careful about over-optimizing for the badge itself, like accepting every booking request regardless of fit just to avoid a cancellation — consistently good hosting tends to earn the badge on its own, without needing to bend your own rules for it.

Because program details can change, this article reflects the general structure of the requirements rather than a guarantee of the exact current numbers — always check Airbnb's official Superhost page before making decisions based on it.