Remove yourself from PeopleLooker: steps, timeline, and what comes back (2026)
At a glance
- What PeopleLooker is background-check site
- Parent company / network The Lifetime Value Co. (BeenVerified)
- Opt-out difficulty Easy - automated BeenVerified flow
- Opt-out URL https://www.peoplelooker.com/svc/optout/search/optouts
- Verification required Email
- Time to removal 24 hours to 7 days
- Does data come back? Can reappear after fresh source data is ingested
- Read time 5 min
Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families
PeopleLooker sells access to personal data on millions of Americans: full name, age/DOB, current and past addresses, and phone numbers. The free preview confirms your identity. The paid report hands over the dossier. No verification of who is searching or why.
What is PeopleLooker?
A background-check and people-search service owned by BeenVerified that shares the same underlying database of personal records.
PeopleLooker 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 PeopleLooker has on you
A PeopleLooker profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:
- full name
- age/DOB
- current and past addresses, often going back 10 to 20 years
- phone numbers, landline and mobile, sourced from commercial providers and public records
- email addresses, often going back 10 to 20 years
- relatives/associates, family members and known associates, often with links to their profiles
- criminal records, arrests, convictions, and court filings where available
- property records, ownership, estimated value, and neighborhood data
- social media, across major platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram
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, PeopleLooker has enough to paint a detailed picture.
Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your PeopleLooker listing, files the opt-out, and re-checks and re-files if it comes back — start with a free scan.
How to opt out of PeopleLooker: step by step
- Go to peoplelooker.com/svc/optout/search/optouts (or the footer 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' link)
- Search your first and last name and state
- Find and select your record
- Enter your email and complete the CAPTCHA
- Open the verification email and click the opt-out confirmation link
- Wait 24-72 hours and re-search to confirm
How long does PeopleLooker removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, PeopleLooker typically processes removals within 24 hours to 7 days.
The catch: your data comes back
The most important thing to understand about PeopleLooker removal: it is temporary.
Profiles can reappear after fresh source data is ingested. Recheck periodically.
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. PeopleLooker 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 PeopleLooker shows about you →What PeopleLooker's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from PeopleLooker does nothing to beenverified.com, neighborwho.com, ownerly.com, or the dozens of other sites where your data is exposed. Each requires its own opt-out.
- Cached copies may persist. Google and other search engines may cache your PeopleLooker profile for days or weeks after it is removed. Use Google's content removal tool to request de-indexing.
- Multiple profiles may exist. If you have lived in multiple states, changed your name, or have multiple phone numbers, PeopleLooker may have built separate profiles for each variation. Search and opt out of each.
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 PeopleLooker'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. 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 PeopleLooker take to remove my information?
After completing the opt-out, PeopleLooker typically processes removals within 24 hours to 7 days.
Does PeopleLooker put my data back after I opt out?
Profiles can reappear after fresh source data is ingested. Recheck periodically.
Is the PeopleLooker opt-out free?
Yes. PeopleLooker's opt-out process is free. You do not need to pay or create an account to request removal of your listing.
What's the difference between PeopleLooker and beenverified.com?
Both are part of the same corporate network, but each maintains separate listings and may require separate opt-out requests.
Do I have to opt out of PeopleLooker if I use Delist?
No. Delist handles the PeopleLooker opt-out for you, along with removals across dozens of other data brokers, and monitors for re-listings.
Steps current as of 2026-08-05. PeopleLooker moved its opt-out page (the old /f/optout/search address now returns a 404); we verified the new address above works. Verify on PeopleLooker's official opt-out page.
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