How to remove yourself from Nuwber

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At a glance

  • What Nuwber is people-search site
  • Parent company / network Nuwber, Inc. (Alexandria, VA; founded by Dimitri Shelest, Belarus, the same individual linked to Onerep.com by KrebsOnSecurity investigation)
  • Opt-out difficulty Easy
  • Opt-out URL https://nuwber.com/removal/link
  • Verification required Email
  • Time to removal Up to 48 hours after email confirmation
  • Does data come back? Can reappear after fresh source data is ingested
  • Read time 5 min

Last verified June 2026 · Reviewed quarterly

Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families

Nuwber sells access to personal data on millions of Americans — full name, current and past addresses, phone numbers, email addresses. The free preview confirms your identity. The paid report hands over the dossier. No verification of who is searching or why.

What is Nuwber?

People-search site that aggregates public records, phone directories, social media data, and commercial data sources into searchable profiles. One of the highest-traffic people-search sites per Search Console data. Displays detailed personal information freely without requiring an account. Employees reportedly based in Belarus despite US registration.

What makes Nuwber notable is that it surfaces information most people do not realize is publicly available. A single search reveals your home address, the names of your family members, and your approximate age. All without any verification of who is searching, or why.

What data Nuwber has on you

A Nuwber profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:

Not every profile contains all categories. Depth depends on what public records exist in your jurisdiction and how much commercial data has been linked to your identity. For most adults with any public record history, Nuwber has enough to paint a detailed picture.

Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your Nuwber listing, files the opt-out, and re-checks that it stays down — start with a free scan.

How to opt out of Nuwber: step by step

  1. Search for your name at nuwber.com to find your listing
  2. Copy the full URL of your profile from the address bar
  3. Navigate to nuwber.com/removal/link
  4. Paste your profile URL into the removal field
  5. Enter your email address
  6. Click 'Opt Out'
  7. Check your email for a removal confirmation link
  8. Click the link to confirm removal
  9. Repeat for each additional listing (each has a unique URL)
Verification gotcha: Nuwber requires email confirmation. Check your spam folder — the confirmation link expires within 72 hours. Consider using a disposable email to avoid associating your real address with their system.
Network note: Nuwber is owned by Nuwber, Inc. (Alexandria, VA; founded by Dimitri Shelest, Belarus, the same individual linked to Onerep.com by KrebsOnSecurity investigation).

How long does Nuwber removal take?

After you complete the opt-out, Nuwber typically processes removals within up to 48 hours after email confirmation.

The catch: your data comes back

The most important thing to understand about Nuwber removal: it is temporary.

Removal may not be permanent. Nuwber continually receives new and updated records from data sources. Listings can reappear after new source data is ingested. Recheck periodically for new listings.

Data can return after an opt-out if the broker later ingests a new record. Whether and when that happens varies by company and source. Periodic checks can catch re-listings; a monitoring service can re-file when supported.

This is the part Delist handles. Nuwber is one of dozens of sites holding your information, and removals do not stay removed on their own. Delist finds where you are exposed, files each opt-out, and re-checks for re-listings — re-filing when your data comes back.

See what Nuwber shows about you

What Nuwber's opt-out does not cover

Tips for a successful opt-out

Use a dedicated email. Use an alias or a separate account for removal requests. Keeps your primary inbox out of Nuwber's system and keeps confirmation emails organized.

Search every angle. Do not just search by name. Try phone number and email too. You may have more than one listing.

Set a calendar reminder. Your data can return if the broker ingests new source records. Set a recurring reminder to re-check and re-submit. It's tedious but necessary if you are doing this manually.

Document the request. Screenshot the confirmation page and save the confirmation email. Useful if you ever need to prove you requested removal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Nuwber take to remove my information?

After completing the opt-out, Nuwber typically processes removals within up to 48 hours after email confirmation.

Does Nuwber put my data back after I opt out?

It can. Nuwber continually receives new and updated records from data sources. Listings can reappear after new source data is ingested. Recheck periodically for new listings.

Is the Nuwber opt-out free?

Yes. Nuwber's opt-out process is free. You do not need to pay or create an account to request removal of your listing.

Do I have to opt out of Nuwber if I use Delist?

No. Delist handles the Nuwber opt-out for you, along with removals across dozens of other data brokers, and monitors for re-listings.

Steps current as of 2026-06-22. Verify on Nuwber's official opt-out page.

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