The song was well-received by critics, with most commending its hook, calling the song "funny" and "clever". It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 2003 edition. Commercially, "Sk8er Boi" was a success, reaching the top-ten in more than ten countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States (becoming Lavigne's second top ten single on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart) and sold over 1.8 million copies worldwide. According to "Spin", "Sk8er Boi" has the 5th best pop-punk chorus of the 21st century.