It sounds like you’re experiencing an issue with Airbnb’s messaging system indicating that you’re offline. Here are a few steps that may help troubleshoot this:
Update the Airbnb App: Ensure that you’re using the latest version of the app, as updates often contain bug fixes for connectivity and messaging.
Check Your Internet Connection: If your internet connection is unstable, it may cause the app to show you as offline. Switching between Wi-Fi and cellular data can sometimes resolve this.
Clear App Cache (For Android): Go to Settings > Apps > Airbnb > Storage > Clear Cache. Clearing cache can resolve temporary glitches.
Log Out and Back In: Logging out of your Airbnb account and logging back in can refresh your connection.
Airbnb Website Access: If the app continues to have issues, try accessing your messages through the Airbnb website on a computer or mobile browser.
Contact Airbnb Support: If none of the above works, reach out to Airbnb Support. Let them know that you're an experienced host and need reliable messaging to manage guest communications.
I'm sorry to hear you were experiencing some issues with the platform last week. Did you get a chance to try out @Alicia753's suggestions? Is it resolved now or are you still having some problems?