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Airbnb, Inc. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 53 · Surprise 48

Airbnb’s app strategy continued to shift bookings toward its direct mobile channel. Nights booked on the app increased 23% year over year in Q2 2026 and represented 64% of total nights booked, up from 59% in the prior-year period. The company linked this growth to improved search and merchandising, pricing and host tools, and flexible payments. Airbnb also expanded payment and account-access options across iOS, Android, and web to reduce booking friction.

Key facts

• In Q2 2026, nights booked on the app increased 23% year-over-year and accounted for 64% of total nights booked (up from 59% prior-year period) source