If you have an Airbnb account, you can request a copy of your data as a downloadable data file. Since these files are often large, we’re here to help you understand and navigate the contents.
Learn more about your data subject rights.
To request a copy of your personal data, go to the Privacy & sharing section of your Account and select Request your personal data. You have a choice of selecting between the HTML format, the excel format, or the JSON format when making your request. Once your data request is processed, you'll receive an email informing you that your data is available as a downloadable data file.
Note: The data file is available for download for a limited time only. If you do not download the data file by the specified date, feel free to submit the request again.
Your downloaded data file will be a .zip file. Unzip the file to view the contents.
You can choose between HTML, JSON and Excel formats.
This format allows you to easily view the data offline on your computer by opening the files directly in a web browser and viewing your files in a familiar format.
If you chose HTML, the folder will contain:
Depending on your usage of Airbnb, here’s how the contents of your package may look when unzipped (for the HTML format):
Airbnb_data_file_DayMonthYear_GMT
├──── readme.HTML (read me file with instructions)
├──── HTML
├ ├──── Individual HTML files for each data category (e.g. gift_card_usage.html, reviews.html, messages.html, etc)
├──── attachments
├ ├──── airbnb_support_attachments (any attachments uploaded by you in Airbnb customer support tickets and chats)
├ ├──── listing_permits (Any listing permit files that you uploaded)
├──── images
├ ├──── profile (Any profile images if applicable)
├ ├──── selfies (Any user selfies if applicable)
├ ├──── listings (All listing images if applicable)
├ ├──── ids (Any Govt ID images if applicable)
A format that is easy for machines to analyze. This format can be useful if you are planning to use the data for analysis or importing into another program or application.
If you chose JSON, the folder will contain:
Depending on your usage of Airbnb, here's how your package contents may look when unzipped (for the JSON format):
Airbnb_data_file_DayMonthYear_GMT
├──── readme.JSON (read me file with instructions)
├──── JSON
├ ├──── Individual JSON files for each data category (e.g. gift_card_usage.json, reviews.json, messages.json, etc)
├──── attachments
├ ├──── airbnb_support_attachments (any attachments uploaded by you in Airbnb customer support tickets and chats)
├ ├──── listing_permits (Any listing permit files that you uploaded)
├──── images
├ ├──── profile (Any profile images if applicable)
├ ├──── selfies (Any user selfies if applicable)
├ ├──── listings (All listing images if applicable)
├ ├──── ids (Any Govt ID images if applicable)
Excel will produce the data in a spreadsheet format. This format can have benefits if you are looking to organize, format, or transfer data.
If you chose Excel, the folder will contain:
Depending on your usage of Airbnb, here's how your package contents may look when unzipped (for the Excel format):
Airbnb_data_file_DayMonthYear_GMT
├──── user_data.xlsx (excel sheet with your personal data)
├──── attachments
├ ├──── airbnb_support_attachments (any attachments uploaded by you in Airbnb customer support tickets and chats)
├ ├──── listing_permits (Any listing permit files that you uploaded)
├──── images
├ ├──── profile (Any profile images if applicable)
├ ├──── selfies (Any user selfies if applicable)
├ ├──── listings (All listing images if applicable)
├ ├──── ids (Any Govt ID images if applicable)
The following is an overview of the different categories of personal data that can be contained in your personal data file. Certain information will only apply to hosts, such as information about listings and host payouts. If a certain category is missing in your output folder, it means that you have no data in that category.
In certain jurisdictions, you may be able to request additional information that is not included in your access packet by default, this includes call recording data. To request additional information please submit a request or contact us.
If you have any further questions about the contents of your personal data file, feel any personal data is missing, or just need help, please submit a request.
For general questions about privacy or data protection at Airbnb, you can send us an email or check out our privacy policy.
If you reside in mainland China, please review the information that applies to you.