Airbnb Superhost Calculator: Check Requirements & Track Progress
Check if you qualify for Superhost, see exactly what's at risk, and know how many 5-star reviews you need to hit 4.8.
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The 4 Superhost Requirements
10+ Stays
Or 100+ nights across 3+ reservations
90%+ Response
Reply to messages within 24 hours
<1% Cancellations
Avoid cancelling reservations
4.8+ Rating
Maintain excellent guest reviews
Why Superhost Status Matters
- 1.Increased visibility in search results with the Superhost badge
- 2.$100 Airbnb travel coupon for each year you maintain status
- 3.Extra referral bonuses when you invite new hosts
- 4.Priority customer support access
Is Superhost Status Actually Worth It?
The Financial Impact of the Superhost Badge
Hosts with the Superhost badge earn 13-20% more per booking than non-Superhosts with identical properties, according to Airbnb's internal data. This isn't because Superhosts charge higher rates—it's because they have better conversion rates and less vacancy.
Here's what the badge actually does:
- Higher click-through rate in search — The badge is visible in search results and guests filter for Superhosts
- Better placement in ranking — Airbnb's algorithm gives Superhosts a modest ranking boost
- Price flexibility — Superhosts can charge 5-10% more than non-Superhosts for the same property type
Example ROI calculation:
- Average booking value: $500
- Bookings per month: 10
- Monthly revenue: $5,000
- 13% Superhost boost: +$650/month = $7,800/year
That's enough to justify spending time improving your response rate or fixing small issues to maintain the badge.
How Long Does It Take to Become a Superhost?
The fastest path to Superhost is 6 months if you're starting from zero. You need 10 completed stays (or 3 reservations totaling 100 nights) in a 12-month period, so even with perfect stats, you're waiting at least 3-4 months to hit the minimum stay requirement.
Timeline for new hosts:
- Month 1-3: Focus on getting 10 completed stays with 5-star reviews
- Month 4: First Superhost assessment (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, or Oct 1)
- Month 5-6: Badge appears on your listing
The 4.8 Rating Threshold: Why It's Harder Than It Sounds
A 4.8 overall rating means you average 4.8 stars across all your reviews, not just in one category. With 20 total reviews, you can only afford four 4-star reviews. The more reviews you have, the more cushion you get—but early on, a single bad review can knock you out.
What Happens If You Lose Superhost Status?
You don't lose the badge immediately—you keep it until the next assessment. Assessments happen quarterly (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1), so you have up to 3 months to fix your stats before you actually lose the badge.
Recovery strategy if you're at risk:
- Check which metric is failing — response rate, rating, or cancellations
- If it's rating: Over-deliver on your next 5-10 stays
- If it's response rate: Set up mobile app notifications to respond within 24 hours
- If it's cancellations: Never cancel anything going forward
Hosts who lose Superhost typically see a 10-15% drop in bookings in the following quarter. The good news: you can requalify in the next assessment period (3 months later).
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I actually get from being a Superhost?
Superhosts earn a distinctive badge that appears on every listing, which increases booking conversion by an estimated 15-20% because guests trust the credibility signal. You also get priority placement in search results (Airbnb's algorithm gives you a ranking boost), access to a dedicated Superhost support line with faster response times, and eligibility for quarterly Superhost-only rewards and experiences. The combined effect typically results in 10-30% more bookings compared to similar non-Superhost listings.
Do I need to maintain a 4.8 rating across ALL my reviews, or just my overall rating?
Only your overall rating needs to be 4.8 or higher—the average of all your individual category ratings (cleanliness, accuracy, communication, location, check-in, value). You can have some 4-star reviews and still qualify as long as your average stays above 4.8. For example, if you have 20 total reviews with an average of 4.75, you'd need roughly 5 more 5-star reviews to push your overall rating to 4.8. The calculator shows exactly how many 5-star reviews you need based on your current average.
When are Superhost assessments, and how long do I have to fix my stats?
Assessments happen four times a year on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Each assessment looks at the previous 365 days of hosting activity (not just the last quarter). This means you have a full year of data being evaluated, which is good news if you had a rough patch 6 months ago—those bad reviews will eventually age out. If you miss Superhost status in one assessment, you can requalify in the next quarter (3 months later) if you meet all requirements during the new rolling 12-month period.
I have a 4.78 overall rating. How many 5-star reviews do I need to hit 4.8?
It depends on your total number of reviews. With 15 reviews at 4.78 average, you'd need about 3 consecutive 5-star reviews to reach 4.8. With 50 reviews at 4.78, you'd need roughly 10 five-star reviews because the larger sample size dilutes each new review's impact. The calculator does this math for you automatically—just enter your current rating and total review count. Pro tip: Focus on getting 5-stars in the categories you're weakest in (cleanliness and accuracy are most common problem areas).
Can I lose Superhost status if I get one bad review?
Not immediately. Superhost assessments use a 12-month rolling window, so one bad review won't knock you out unless it drops your overall rating below 4.8. If you're sitting at exactly 4.8 with 30 reviews and get a 1-star review, you'll likely drop below the threshold. However, you won't lose the badge until the next assessment date (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, or Oct 1). This gives you time to earn new 5-star reviews to offset the bad one before the assessment. The calculator's "What-If Scenarios" feature lets you model how a bad review would impact your status.
I host two properties. Do they both need to qualify, or does Superhost status apply to me as a host?
Superhost status is earned per host account, not per listing. All your active listings must collectively meet the requirements—meaning your overall rating, response rate, and cancellation rate are calculated across all properties combined. You need at least 10 completed stays total across all listings (or 3 reservations and 100 nights). This is actually easier for multi-property hosts because one strong-performing listing can balance out a weaker one. If you have one listing with 4.9 average and another with 4.7 average, your combined overall rating might still hit 4.8.
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