Upgrading to Meetup+ is a powerful step toward a more robust and engaging community experience. By making the switch, you gain access to premium tools today and prepare your group for the advanced functionalities that are on the horizon. Learn more about the exclusive features and benefits of Meetup+ on Upgrading to Meetup+: Unlock Enhanced Advanced Features.
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about getting the most out of Meetup+.
Can I still use Meetup without subscribing to Meetup+?
Absolutely! Everyone can enjoy the core of what Meetup has to offer, even without a paid subscription.
If you try and access premium feature, a pop-up will inform you that an upgrade to Meetup+ is necessary to get full visibility. To get out of the pop-up and revert to the free experience, just click the Continue with free plan link at the top of the Meetup+ pop-up. By reverting to the free experience, you can still:
- Discover new groups and events based on their interests and location
- Join and RSVP for an unlimited number of groups and events
- Connect with other members through public community channels, like Group Discussion and Event Comments
- Connect with organizers and event hosts via direct messages
How can I subscribe to Meetup+?
Members can subscribe to Meetup+ by navigating to their Account Settings, selecting Meetup+ subscription, and following the subsequent prompts.
Starter organizers automatically have full access to their group member lists and the attendee lists for the events they host. To access the plan’s other offerings, they’ll need to start a separate Meetup+ member subscription following the same process outlined above.
Standard and Pro organizers—automatically have full access to all the exclusive Meetup+ advantages.
Do I have access to Meetup+ benefits as a Standard or Pro organizer?
Yes, all organizers with a Standard or Pro subscription automatically have access to all Meetup+ benefits.
Do I have access to Meetup+ benefits as a Starter organizer?
Here are the premium features included with the Starter plan:
- ✅ Starter organizers can always see the complete list of their group members.
- ✅ Starter organizers will see all the information in the attendee list for the events they organize.
- ❌ Starter organizers will see a limited attendee list on all events where they are not in a leadership role.
- ❌ Starter organizers do not have priority in waitlists
- ❌ Starter organizers cannot send DMs to non-organizers
Organizers with a Starter subscription can access all premium features by subscribing to a separate Meetup+ plan. To do so, navigate to your Account Settings, selecting Meetup+ subscription, and following the subsequent prompts.
I don’t have Meetup+—can I still access existing direct messages with other members?
Yes. If you’re using Meetup for free, you can still send messages in conversations with other members that were started before October 11, 2024.
Going forward, you’ll also be able to send direct messages in the following scenarios:
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- You can initiate a private conversation with someone in a leadership role in your group (for Standard or Pro-level organizers only).
- You can participate in a direct message conversation if a leadership member or a Meetup+ member starts the conversation.
What happens if a person I blocked has Meetup+? Can they see my profile or message me?
No. We take the security of our members very seriously, which is why personalized privacy settings always take precedence. No matter their subscription status, a person that you have blocked will not be able to see your profile details or send you any direct messages.
What’s the difference between Meetup+ and membership dues?
Meetup+ is a premium plan created by Meetup to offer members advanced capabilities for an additional cost. It’s available as a weekly, monthly, or annual subscription. An overview of the benefits is provided at the beginning of this article.
Membership dues are set by individual organizers and are typically a good way for organizers to offset the costs of hosting events. Each organizer can choose to collect dues, and if they do, they can set a custom amount and free trial period. You can read more about Member Dues in this blog post.
Do I get the benefits of Meetup+ with my Starter subscription?
No. Only Standard and Pro organizers automatically get access to all M+ plan features. If you’d like to access exclusive M+ benefits as a Meetup Starter subscriber, you’ll need to subscribe to Meetup+ separately.
Why can’t I DM my group members?
Meetup Starter includes basic group communication features, like Group Discussions (group-based) and Event Chat (event-based). More powerful communication tools, like direct messages and broadcast communications, are exclusive to our higher-tier subscriptions.
If you wish to send direct messages to group members, here are a few options:
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- Upgrade to Meetup Standard for access to direct messaging and email communications
- Keep your Starter plan and subscribe to Meetup+ (unlimited DMs are a benefit of Meetup+)
- Use a third-party tool, like Whatsapp or Discord to communicate with members without limits