How do I remove myself from Spokeo?

Find your Spokeo profile, copy its URL, and submit it at Spokeo's free opt-out page, then confirm the email link.1 Spokeo says a request "should be processed in 24-48 hours," an expectation rather than a guarantee.1 Each listing URL needs its own opt-out, and Spokeo warns information may reappear as it ingests new public records.2

Frequently asked questions

Is the Spokeo opt-out free?

Yes. You should not need to pay or create a paid account just to request removal of a listing. Spokeo's form shows an example of a "payment URL," which is the format of a purchased search result rather than a charge to you.

Does Spokeo put my data back?

It can. Spokeo says that because it "continually receive[s] new and updated records from public sources," your information "may reappear on Spokeo in the future without notice," and asks you to check regularly. Recheck periodically and resubmit if a listing returns.

Does opting out of Spokeo clear other sites?

No. Spokeo is independent for this purpose. File separate opt-outs, or use a service, for Whitepages, BeenVerified and the rest.

What if I have multiple profiles?

Search name, phone and email variations, then opt out each profile URL separately. Spokeo states that each listing is identified by a unique URL and must be opted out individually, which is the most common reason people think an opt-out failed.

What does Delist do versus doing it myself?

Doing it yourself means submitting Spokeo's form. Delist's free scan checks open-web exposure we check, meaning people-search sites, public records, data brokers and breach-source signals (signals are not listings). Paid help can include authorized Spokeo and other supported removals plus re-checks. It is not dump removal.