User Free — Remove This Application Was Created By A Google Apps Script

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If your app uses sensitive scopes and will have >100 users, submit for Google verification:

Once verified, the scary message disappears and users see your app name and branding.

Before we show you how to remove it, you need to understand what you are dealing with.

Google Apps Script is a cloud-based scripting language for light-weight application development within the Google Workspace ecosystem. Millions of users (from solo developers to large corporations) use it to automate tasks in Google Sheets, Docs, Forms, and Gmail.

When someone creates an Apps Script project and deploys it as a web app or an add-on, Google automatically inserts a security notice. The notice says: “This application was created by a Google Apps Script user” to distinguish it from an official Google-made app (like Google Forms or Google Docs).

This message is NOT a virus. This message is NOT malware. This message does NOT mean your account is hacked. Add necessary scopes

It is simply Google’s way of saying: “Hey, a regular user (not Google) built this tool. Use at your own discretion.”

Google Apps Script has a generous free tier. When you deploy a script as a web app or an add-on, Google inserts that attribution line to remind users:

For internal tools or testing, that’s fine. For client-facing tools, it undermines trust.

Avoid any service or script that claims it was "created by a Google Apps Script user" and asks you to pay or click to remove a watermark. This is a red flag for phishing and account abuse. Stay safe and only authorize scripts from trusted, verified developers.

The message " This application was created by a Google Apps Script user

" is a standard security disclaimer automatically added by Google to identify that the web app is third-party and not an official Google product. no official "one-click" way to remove this banner

for free on a personal (@gmail.com) account, as it is a fundamental security feature of the platform. However, there are several methods to work around it or minimize its visibility: 1. Embed the App in a Google Site (Recommended) For internal tools or testing

The most common "legitimate" workaround is to embed your Apps Script Web App into a Google Site.

: The banner is typically hidden when viewed within the frame of a Google Site or a website. How to do it Google Site , and paste the URL of your deployed web app. 2. Use a Google Workspace Account

If you use a paid Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) account, the banner behavior changes: Internal Users

: The banner is not shown to users within the same organization domain. External Users

: It may still appear unless the script is part of a verified Google Cloud project or published as a Workspace Add-on 3. Browser-Side Hiding (Developer/Private Use Only)

If you are only using the app for yourself or on a public display (like a TV), you can hide the banner locally using browser tools. Extensions : Tools like uBlock Origin Custom JavaScript can be used to set the CSS of the banner element to display: none; JavaScript Code javascript document.getElementById( ).style.display = Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard

Note: This only hides it for you; other visitors will still see it. 4. Verify Your App with Google that’s fine. For client-facing tools

For production-level apps, you can follow the official verification process through the Google Cloud Console

: Create a standard Google Cloud project, link it to your script, and submit it for review.

: While this primarily removes the "Google hasn't verified this app" warning screen, it is the only way to officially identify your developer credentials to Google. Google Site to hide the banner? Is there any way to remove the banner? : r/GoogleAppsScript

Yes, absolutely. But the method depends on your role:

What you cannot do is magically delete the warning from a script you don’t own. Google designed the warning to be non-removable by third parties to protect you.

| Myth | Truth | |------|-------| | “You must pay Google $100 every year.” | Only for restricted scopes. Basic verification is a one-time ~$25 fee. | | “Deleting and recreating the script removes it.” | No. The warning follows the script ID and sharing settings. | | “Publishing to the Marketplace automatically removes it.” | No. You still need verification unless publishing internally. |