How to remove your personal info from AnyWho
Stop AnyWho (anywho.com) from selling your address, phone number, and relatives' info. Here is the safest way to opt out.
Updated: Apr 19, 2026 · Free to opt out
Request Removal NowWhat is AnyWho?
AnyWho.com is a reverse phone and people-search directory operated by Spokeo, Inc. (Pasadena, California). Spokeo's California data-broker registry filing lists AnyWho.com as an affiliated property alongside Spokeo.com, ThatsThem.com, Family.me, PeopleWin.com, and FreePeopleDirectory.com, all under the same operating entity. A typical AnyWho listing shows your name, current address, phone number, and age.
Step-by-step: How to remove yourself from AnyWho
- Step 1: Find your listing. Go to anywho.com and search your name or phone number. Copy the full URL of any listing that appears.
- Step 2: Submit the opt-out form. AnyWho's opt-out requires you to paste the listing URL and confirm via email, no ID upload required. Navigate to AnyWho's opt-out page and complete the form.
💡 Tip: AnyWho shares a back-end with ThatsThem, PeopleWin, and other Spokeo-operated properties. A parent-level request to Spokeo, Inc. citing all affiliated domains is more thorough than a single AnyWho-only submission.
- Step 3: Click the email verification link. Check your inbox for a confirmation email and click the link to finalize the removal. Without this step the request is not processed.
- Step 4: Submit to sibling sites. Also opt out of Spokeo, ThatsThem, and USPhoneBook, otherwise your record remains live on those surfaces and spam callers simply switch sources.
Removal timeline
| Scope | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| AnyWho opt-out form | 7–10 days |
| Google de-index after removal | Additional 1–2 weeks |
| All Spokeo-operated properties | Up to 21 days |
What to do if removal fails
If your AnyWho listing is still live after 10 days, send a formal CCPA § 1798.105 deletion request to Spokeo, Inc.'s privacy team at privacy@spokeo.com. Spokeo is registered as a California data broker and must respond within 45 days. Unresolved complaints can be escalated to the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) at cppa.ca.gov.
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Instead of navigating complex forms and uploading your ID to verify your identity (which exposes you to more risk), you can send a formal privacy request via email.
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| Metric | Status | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Removal Cost | FREE | Mandated by Law |
| Time to Process | 7-10 days | Estimated |
| Difficulty Level | 1/5 | Easy (Automated) |
| ID Verification | Not Required | Low Privacy Risk |
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