How does DoorDash choose who gets the order?
Emily Schmidt
Updated on June 02, 2026
Does DoorDash Give Orders Based on Location? DoorDash assigns orders to drivers based on their proximity to the restaurant. So, if a Dasher is trying to increase their chances of getting an order, they will most likely hang around strips with many restaurants.
How does DoorDash prioritize who gets orders?
“When things are slower, you will be prioritized for new orders. This means that if we have two nearby Dashers who can take on an order, we will break the tie in your favor.”How do DoorDash drivers get orders?
High-earning Dashers make more money while dashing by accepting and completing more orders! Consistently, the Dashers who accept and complete the most orders are the Dashers who earn the most. The busiest areas are marked in red on the map of your Dasher app.How does DoorDash determine top Dasher?
Here is what DoorDash specifies as the Top Dasher qualifications:
- Customer rating of at least 4.7.
- Acceptance rate of at least 70%
- Completion rate of at least 95%
- 100 completed deliveries during the last month.
- At least 200 lifetime deliveries completed.