Remove Personal Information from Internet (Free)
The guaranteed way to remove your name, address, and phone number from the internet and people search sites.
Updated: Apr 19, 2026 · Free to opt out
Request Removal NowThe 3 Layers of Personal Data Online
Personal information online exists across three distinct layers, each requiring a different removal strategy.
- People-Search Sites (Layer 1, the source): Sites like Whitepages, Spokeo, BeenVerified, and 200+ others aggregate public records and sell your address, phone number, and relatives' names. This is the primary source that feeds everything else.
- Google Search Results (Layer 2, the amplifier): Google doesn't host your data, but it indexes broker pages, so your address appears in Google results because a broker page ranks for your name. Fix Layer 1 and Layer 2 largely fixes itself.
- Social Media & Old Accounts (Layer 3, self-created): Facebook profiles, old forum accounts, LinkedIn, and dating profiles you created yourself. These require manual deletion or privacy setting changes and are separate from broker opt-outs.
The Right Order of Operations
Always remove the source before trying to remove Google's reference to it, submitting a Google removal request for a page that still exists will be denied or ignored.
- Submit opt-out requests to the top 10 people-search brokers (Whitepages, Spokeo, Intelius, BeenVerified, TruePeopleSearch, FastPeopleSearch, Radaris, USPhoneBook, FamilyTreeNow, Nuwber).
- Wait 48–72 hours, then verify that your listings are gone by searching each site directly.
- Submit Google's "Results About You" removal requests for any broker pages still ranking.
- Privatize or delete social media accounts that surface personal information.
- Set up a Google Alert for your full name to catch re-listings early.
Manual vs. Automated Removal: Comparison
| Approach | Time Required | Cost | Coverage | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual (DIY) | 8–20 hours | Free | As many sites as you have patience for | People with time, only concerned about a few sites |
| OfflistMe (automated email generation) | 15 minutes | One-time fee | 300+ brokers | Anyone who wants broad coverage fast |
| Ongoing subscription (e.g., Incogni, DeleteMe) | 5 min setup | $10–$15/month recurring | 100–200 brokers | People who want someone else to monitor long-term |
Realistic Expectations
After completing broker opt-outs, most Google results referencing your home address disappear within 2–4 weeks. What will not disappear: Official court records, news articles mentioning you, LinkedIn profiles you created, and any data already sold to downstream marketing lists before your opt-out request. Data brokers re-scrape public records every 90–180 days, so removal is not a one-time event, periodic re-checking is required.
The Faster Alternative: Automated Removal
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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