So, does DoorDash acceptance rate matter, and what is this metric in the first place? Well, let's jump right into what your DoorDash acceptance rate is, if a low rate matters, and what you should care about most.<\/p>\n
Looking for more money-making ideas? Checkout<\/b>:<\/p>\n Your DoorDash acceptance rate is the percentage of orders you accept out of all your order requests. For example, if you get 100 order requests and accept 75 of them, your DoorDash acceptance rate is 75% in this example<\/strong>.<\/p>\n When you start working for DoorDash and go online with the driver app, you get order requests that pop up on your screen.<\/p>\n Orders display information like:<\/p>\n This is where you decide if you want to also “accept” or “decline” orders.<\/p>\n But, does your DoorDash acceptance rate matter, and is this rating even worth tracking?<\/p>\n That's where things get interesting.<\/p>\n Extra Reading – Is Working For DoorDash Worth It?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Your DoorDash acceptance rate doesn't matter in terms of avoiding Dasher deactivation<\/a>. In other words, you can decline as many orders as you want and you won't face any direct penalties<\/strong>. You don't receive fewer DoorDash orders either even if you have a low acceptance rate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n However, new DoorDash drivers often feel bad if they decline a bunch of orders or think they need to keep a high acceptance rate to avoid getting deactivated.<\/p>\n Nothing could be further from the truth, so let's get into what DoorDash and real couriers have to say on the subject.<\/p>\n DoorDash can deactivate drivers if they consistently get poor ratings, cancel orders, and are generally late. But, according to DoorDash's own rules<\/a>, there isn't a minimum acceptance rate<\/strong> you need to maintain to stay active as a driver.<\/p>\n That's right: a low DoorDash acceptance rating doesn't mean you'll get kicked off of DoorDash or suffer some sort of penalty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Here are the actual requirements to remain an active DoorDash driver:<\/p>\n Your customer rating is based on the last 100 customer reviews from your previous orders.<\/p>\n Completion rate is how many orders you accept and complete since you can cancel orders you're currently delivering (in some rare scenarios this makes sense but you should avoid it if possible; check out our article on DoorDash driver tips and tricks<\/a> for more info on that!)<\/p>\n But, as you can see, your DoorDash acceptance rate doesn't matter for getting you deactivated.<\/p>\n It still <\/em>matters for some other perks, which we'll cover later, but don't be afraid of a low acceptance rating!<\/p>\n So, does your DoorDash acceptance rate matter according to couriers?<\/p>\n Well, there are lots of threads on Reddit and Quora where drivers chime in on this subject, and this thread<\/a> is the perfect example.<\/p>\n As you can see from this driver, the metrics that matter most are customer rating and completion rating; a low DoorDash acceptance rating doesn't matter.<\/p>\n The only time your DoorDash acceptance rate matters is if you want to qualify to be a Top Dasher, which we're about to cover.<\/p>\n If you want to join the Top Dasher program<\/a>, you have to pay attention to your acceptance rate. This is the only time your DoorDash acceptance rate actually matters.<\/p>\n This is because the DoorDash minimum acceptance rate to become a Top Dasher is 70%<\/strong>, so you need to accept at least 70% of order requests to even be eligible for the program.<\/p>\n Other Top Dasher requirements are<\/strong>:<\/p>\n As a Top Dasher, the main perk you get is the ability to “Dash Now” and work in any zone without having to schedule yourself and even if it's grey and too busy to normally drive in.<\/p>\n Top Dashers also get priority access to high-value orders, which are orders of $35 or more, which theoretically means larger tips.<\/p>\n Finally, Top Dashers get priority for new orders if things are slow over non-Top Dasher drivers, so you should also get more order requests per hour.<\/p>\n But, you have to maintain your requirements each month to maintain eligibility, which means maintaining an acceptance rate of 70% or higher.<\/p>\n Many drivers do this even if they don't <\/em>care about being a Top Dasher, but if you want to boost your weekly DoorDash earnings<\/a>, this strategy might actually be harmful.<\/p>\n In June 2022, DoorDash started rolling out a new pilot program<\/a> that grants eligible Dashers access to high-paying orders that pay at least $2+ per mile.<\/p>\n To qualify for high-paying orders you must<\/strong>:<\/p>\n This new program means that your acceptance rate can matter a bit more. This is because high-paying orders have higher base pay since they pay $2 or more per mile inclusive of tips and any additional pay.<\/p>\n You should get a notification if this pilot rolls out in your area. And your order acceptance screen highlights if it's a high-paying order.<\/p>\n DoorDash also says you get even more <\/em>high-paying orders if your acceptance rate is 70% or higher.<\/p>\n This is DoorDash's effort to make accepting all orders more worthwhile. But I think you should test going for this pilot program if it's in your area and see if maintaining a higher acceptance rate actually results in more money.<\/p>\n A lot of drivers who make the most money with DoorDash have single-digit or extremely low DoorDash acceptance ratings. This is a similar pattern with gig apps<\/a> like Uber Eats<\/a> or working for Instacart<\/a>.<\/p>\n The reason many drivers have low acceptance ratings is because they stick to a general rule of thumb that states you should only accept orders that pay around $1 per mile.<\/p>\n\n
What Is Your DoorDash Acceptance Rate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDoes Your Acceptance Rate Matter On DoorDash?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What DoorDash Says<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat DoorDash Drivers Say<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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DoorDash Acceptance Rating & The Top Dasher Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDoorDash Higher-Paying Orders – A New Pilot Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nShould You Care About Your DoorDash Acceptance Rating?<\/strong><\/h2>\n