Episode 305 · September 16, 2025

How to Get Airbnb's Guest Favorite Badge (& Rank Higher)

🎙️ Short Term Rental Riches with Tim Hubbard ⏱️ 10:54
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Airbnb recently shook up its search rankings—and if you're still focused on Superhost status, you might be missing out. In this episode, we unpack the Guest Favorite Badge, Airbnb's new trust signal that can directly impact your bookings, revenue, and visibility. Find out what it takes to earn it and why it's more important than ever.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Why Airbnb replaced the Superhost filter with the Guest Favorite Badge—and what that means for you
• The 4 exact requirements to qualify (including the one most hosts overlook)
• How this badge can skyrocket your listing visibility and lead to more bookings
• The "gold trophy" benefits for top 1%, 5%, and 10% of listings
• Why single-property hosts dominate the badge—and how to scale without losing your edge

Understanding and earning the Guest Favorite Badge could be your edge in a crowded Airbnb market. Don't let your listing get filtered out—apply what you learned today, and watch your bookings climb. Be sure to subscribe, share this episode, and explore more resources to grow your short-term rental business.

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