Listing disappearing from search when using IB filter

lIke everyone here, I frequently check on where my listing is showing up in searches, using a variety of filters with different combinations.

Sunday I was checking, and my listing disappeared from the search results whenever I clicked on the “Instant Book” filter. Even stranger, upon checking my “booking settings” Instant Book was definitely ON.

I finally solved the problem by turning IB OFF, then turning it back ON. (Turning off takes several steps nowadays. It’s obvious that they really want people on IB!)

IB users may want to give their listing(s) a quick check.

Did you recently cancel a reservation or get airbnb to cancel a reservation for you? There seems to be (from numerous reports), some kind of shadow punishment for having cancellations, even if done without penalty by airbnb admin. I had it happen last fall (I had Airbnb cancel an IB booking and it was “penalty free” and “by admin”), it was a couple of weeks before I showed up under the IB filter again. I think it was @RiverRock that had had it happen before me?

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Knock wood, I’ve never had to cancel a reservation. Ever.