Why SignUpGenius Has Ads and How to Remove Them
Posted by Trey Mosier
Ads on SignUpGenius
If you're an organizer using a free account, or a participant signing up for an event, you may have encountered some ads during the experience. We get it...ads can feel distracting, especially when you’re focused on organizing people and details.
The good news is SignUpGenius free accounts are fully usable, trusted by millions of organizers, and designed to work smoothly even with ads present.
Below is a clear, no-pressure explanation of why ads exist, and how to remove them if you’d prefer an ad-free experience.
Why ads exist on SignUpGenius free accounts
SignUpGenius is used by parents, teachers, volunteers, nonprofits, faith groups, and community organizers around the world. Not every peson or organization has the funding or the need for a paid plan. In order to help these people continue to organize their communities it's important to keep a free version available.
Running ads simply allow us to keep the platform accessible to everyone who needs it. Offering a free plan makes it possible for anyone to organize sign ups without needing approval, budgets, or reimbursements.
Ads help make that possible by covering part of the cost of:
- Hosting millions of sign ups
- Sending reminders and confirmations
- Maintaining security, reliability, and performance
This approach allows SignUpGenius free accounts to stay available to organizers who need a simple, dependable tool without requiring payment upfront.
What changes on paid plans
When you upgrade your plan from free, ads are removed from your organizer experience, and range from 1 ad-free sign up to unlimited, depending on your plan type.
That means:
- Less visual distraction while creating and managing sign ups
- A cleaner, more focused setup process
- A smoother workflow for organizers who run sign ups often
- Less distractions for participants
Nothing about the free plan becomes unsafe or unreliable. Paid plans simply remove friction for people who value a quieter, more streamlined experience, plus enhanced features.
ℹ️ Only the account holder can choose to upgrade and remove ads. Participants do not have the option to remove them from the experience.
Plus, ads aren't the only reason to upgrade. Paid plans offer a wide variety of features and benefits that could help you run things more smoothly.
👉 Check out our PRICING PAGE to compare features and select the plan that's right for you.
How to remove ads from your account
Removing ads is straightforward:
To remove ads, upgrade to any paid plan first:
- Log in to your SignUpGenius account
- Choose to upgrade your plan from the Free option
- Complete the upgrade — ads are removed automatically
From there you have two options to remove ads:
Option 1
- From the upper right side of your account Sign Ups page, locate the circle with your initials or profile pic and then click Billing.
- Under Active Products click Assign No Ads.
- Check the box next to a sign up to assign a no-ads license to your sign up.
Option 2
- When creating or editing your sign up, from Settings scroll down to Preferences.
- Check the box that reads: Remove ads on this sign up.
- Select the green button at the end of the page to save changes.
How to remove ads from sign up
Ready to go ad-free?
Whether you stick with a free account or choose to upgrade, SignUpGenius is built to help you organize with confidence. If you find yourself creating sign ups often and want a quieter, more focused experience, removing ads can be a simple way to save time and reduce distractions. The choice is always yours — upgrade whenever it makes sense for you.
FAQ
Can participants see ads?
Yes, ads may appear on sign ups created with SignUpGenius free accounts.
Do ads affect my sign ups?
No. Ads do not limit participation, responses, or functionality. Your sign ups will work the same way.
Will ads return if I downgrade?
Yes. If you return to a free account, ads will reappear as part of that plan.
Is the free plan still safe and reliable?
Absolutely. Free and paid accounts use the same secure platform and infrastructure. The difference is in the experience, not the reliability.
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