TL;DR
Developers only appear in daily.dev Recruiter after they have explicitly opted in to your role. Because they choose to engage, reply rates are far higher than cold outreach.
Why reply rates are so high
Trusted environment: Developers are already active on daily.dev daily.
Full context upfront: They see the stack, scope, comp, and team details before opting in.
Double opt-in flow: Both the developer and the recruiter confirm interest before an introduction is made.
What this means for recruiters
Less wasted time: You only meet developers who already agreed to talk.
Predictable pipelines: High reply rates make hiring cycles more reliable.
Better candidate experience: Developers feel respected, not spammed.
Important:
Reply rates are not about volume, they are about intent. daily.dev Recruiter focuses on quality over quantity, ensuring every intro is meaningful.
FAQs
Q: How do reply rates compare to LinkedIn?
LinkedIn InMails average response rates under 20 percent. daily.dev Recruiter intros consistently see 85 to 90 percent.
Q: Can developers still decline after opting in?
Yes. Developers are always in control, but opt-in ensures they are motivated before you meet.
Q: Do you guarantee a hire?
No. We guarantee high-signal intros, not outcomes. The rest depends on your process and fit.