Airbnb
Airbnb is a digital marketplace made by Airbnb Inc..
About
Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects guests with hosts offering stays, experiences and services. It was founded in 2007 in San Francisco, where its operator Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) is headquartered, and added services and redesigned experiences to the platform in May 2025. Guests find and book listings through the Airbnb website and mobile app.
Key facts
- Type
- Product
- Category
- Digital marketplace
- Made by
- Airbnb Inc.
- Also known as
- Airbnb platform, Airbnb marketplace, Airbnb stays, Airbnb.com
What is being said
Sentiment on Airbnb is slightly bearish over the past month and strengthening from a month ago; today's read is bullish. Most of the conversation is on News, Reddit and App Store.
News and Hacker News lean bullish, Substack leans neutral, Reddit, App Store, X and YouTube lean bearish.
What is driving the conversation about Airbnb
Connections of Airbnb
Made by
People at Airbnb Inc.
- Brian Chesky, CEO, since 2008
- Nathan Blecharczyk, Chief Strategy Officer, since 2008
- Joe Gebbia, in 2008
At Airbnb Inc.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Airbnb?
Airbnb is made by Airbnb Inc..
Is sentiment on Airbnb bullish or bearish right now?
Sentiment on Airbnb is slightly bearish over the past month on SentiSense. Today's read is bullish. SentiSense tracks it daily with the SentiSense Score, shown on this page for signed-in readers.
What is driving attention to Airbnb?
Recent stories driving the conversation include "Airbnb Beats Q3 Estimates With Fastest Revenue Growth in Three Years and Lifts 2026 Outlook" (November 5, 2026).
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