"Don't Stand Another Chance" received generally positive reviews from critics. Although it did not chart on the "Billboard" Hot 100, the song managed to reach number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles. "Don't Stand Another Chance" became Jackson's second single to enter the top ten of the Hot R&B Songs chart, reaching number nine. In order to promote "Dream Street" and the single, Jackson performed the song on "American Bandstand". She later included the song on her 2008 Rock Witchu Tour and her performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival.