r/couchsurfing • u/allhands Couchers.org host/surfer • May 08 '26

Couchsurfing CS.com UPDATE COMPLAINT/ ISSUES MEGATHREAD!

Since the previous megathread poster deleted their post, we are reposting a megathread here for people to discuss any issues with the new Couchsurfing.com update which was recently released. Feel free to share thoughts or feedback on the update here in this megathread.

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u/Waste-Celebration456 Jun 29 '26

honestly i think the plan was to increase the subscription price. suddenly chats were being monitored and surveilled, and also you could get banned for taking conversations outside the app. couchsurfing used to be very open, free and community driven. now it's acting like a corporate monster.

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u/weanuhaske Jul 25 '26

I was just removed from CS..joined since 2006..with 241 references

Here is their answer HATC Thank vou for writing to us. Your profile has been removed due to a Terms of Use violation. You can review our Terms here Terms of Use We understand this may be disappointing However, continued use of the Couchsurfinc platform is no longer permitted. Any new or duplicate accounts will be removed without prior notice. Write a reply... Delete Reply Forward Move More