r/AirBnB rules, stats, and what to post
Know the rules before you post. So easy grandma can do it.
- To post
- No minimum in the rules
- To comment
- No minimum in the rules
- Self-promotion
- Banned
- Links
- Banned
- Promo risk
- High
- From the rules, not from removal counts
- Community age
- 14 years
- Since Jan 2012
About r/AirBnB
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/AirBnB: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.Checked from the r/AirBnB rules on Reddit.
r/AirBnB rules
8 rules, in the community's own words.
- 1
No advertising / self-interest / promotion / referral links / survey links
No advertising allowed
- 2
Be civil
All users are expected to behave with courtesy and politeness. We will not tolerate racism, sexism, or any other forms of bigotry. Nor will we accept personal insults of any kind.
- 3
No Duplicative Posts/Accounts
Multiple posts regarding the same issue/stay are not allowed - please update your original post to include additional information if you feel it necessary. In addition, all attempts to circumvent a ban or repost the same issue using multiple accounts will result in a permanent ban on this subreddit, as well as a request for an IP ban in line with Reddit's TOS.
- 4
Stay On Topic
No off-topic comments, memes, or jokes. If you aren't contributing to the topic or discussion, your comment may be removed. Obvious trolling or continued unhelpful, rude, or sarcastic comments will result in a temporary or permanent ban.
- 5
Advocating Impermissible Activity
Any posts or comments that suggest that a person undertakes noiprohibited activities will be removed, and the poster will be subject to a temporary or permanent ban. Examples include - advice on having a listing in an area where it is not allowed by law, recommending not complying with local ordinances, falsifying claims for losses caused by tenants, suggestions to tenants about how to break host rules or otherwise violate Airbnb's ToS, etc.
- 6
No politics
- 7
Commenting repetitively to dissuade use of Airbnb
Criticism of Airbnb is fine but if the majority of your comments here are to bad mouth or dissuade people from using Airbnb, you'll be banned
- 8
No AI
No AI generated posts
What to post in r/AirBnB
What fits the room, and what gets removed.
Works well
- Sharing a helpful, neutral guide on best practices for listing management that does not promote a specific service.
- Asking a general question about a specific hosting challenge, like dealing with local ordinances, while remaining compliant with the rule “Advocating Impermissible Activity”.
- Offering advice on how hosts can improve their guest communication without making it a sales pitch.
- Participating in discussions about general trends in the short term rental industry, provided the discussion remains civil and on topic.
Avoid
- Posting any kind of advertising, self-interest, promotion, or referral links because the rule “No advertising / self-interest / promotion / referral links / survey links: No advertising allowed” is very strict.
- Suggesting any activity that bypasses local laws, ordinances, or Airbnb's ToS, as this violates “Advocating Impermissible Activity”.
- Making multiple posts about the exact same issue or stay, which breaks “No Duplicative Posts/Accounts” and can lead to a permanent ban.
- Using AI generated content in your posts or comments, as this is explicitly banned by the rule “No AI”.
- Engaging in personal insults or any form of bigotry, which is covered under the rule “Be civil”.
Best hours to post in r/AirBnB
No pattern yet. r/AirBnB does not have enough top posts from the last 90 days to name its best hours.
What r/AirBnB Is For
This community is a place where hosts and guests can discuss all things related to Airbnb. It is not a place for airing complaints about the platform, as the description advises contacting Airbnb support for issues.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that are most important for anyone trying to post here are “No advertising / self-interest / promotion / referral links / survey links: No advertising allowed”, “Be civil”, “No Duplicative Posts/Accounts”, “Stay On Topic”, “Advocating Impermissible Activity”, “No politics”, “Commenting repetitively to dissuade use of Airbnb”, and “No AI”.
What To Post
A good post here should be genuinely helpful to the community and strictly related to the topic of Airbnb. If you are a founder, you could share insights or ask questions about industry trends or hosting challenges without trying to sell anything. Keep your comments helpful and on topic, and always maintain courtesy and politeness.
What To Avoid
You must avoid all forms of advertising or self-promotion, which includes referral links and survey links. You must also avoid off-topic comments, memes, or jokes, and you must never suggest any prohibited activities, such as bypassing local laws or violating Airbnb's Terms of Service.
A note from Anthony
I noticed that there are no observed top posts available for this community, which suggests that the community values discussion over promotion. The rules are very strict about what is and is not allowed, especially concerning legal compliance and promotion.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog. Every guide is built from the community's own public rules and data, then checked by Rankhog's grounding audit before it goes live.
Common questions about r/AirBnB
What subreddits are similar to r/AirBnB?
Subreddits like r/AirBnB are r/airbnb_hosts, r/AirBnBHosts, r/ShortTermRentals and r/vrbohosts.
Should I post a customer service issue in this subreddit?
If I have an issue with Airbnb, the description tells me to contact Airbnb support directly at +1-844-234-2500, rather than posting about it here.
Is it okay to post the same issue multiple times if I need more help?
If you have a recurring issue, you should update your original post with additional information instead of creating a new post, according to the rule “No Duplicative Posts/Accounts”.
How much criticism of Airbnb is allowed here?
Criticizing Airbnb is fine, but if the majority of your comments are aimed at badmouthing or dissuading people from using Airbnb, you will be banned under the rule “Commenting repetitively to dissuade use of Airbnb”.
Subreddits like r/AirBnB
Other rooms for the same crowd.