How to Remove Yourself from ThatsThem (2026 Guide)

At a Glance

ThatsThem is a free people-search site that displays names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, IP addresses, vehicle records, and voter registration data.

Opt-out method: Find your profile on ThatsThem, copy the URL, paste it at thatsthem.com/optout, and complete the reCAPTCHA.

Removal time: 3 to 7 days after submitting the opt-out form.

Permanence: Temporary. Data can reappear when ThatsThem refreshes its data sources.

7 min read Last updated March 2026

What Is ThatsThem?

ThatsThem is a free people-search engine that stands out from other data brokers because of the unusual data types it exposes. In addition to the standard name, address, and phone number that most people-search sites display, ThatsThem also associates IP addresses with physical locations, surfaces vehicle registration records, and provides detailed voter registration data, all without charging a fee.

ThatsThem operates as a completely free service with no paywall and no account requirement. Anyone can search by name, phone number, email address, physical address, or even IP address to find detailed profiles. This open-access model, combined with the unique data types ThatsThem aggregates, makes it a particular privacy concern.

The IP address tracking is what makes ThatsThem especially distinctive. While IP-to-location mapping is inherently imprecise, ThatsThem attempts to correlate IP addresses with specific people and physical addresses using commercial datasets. For most people, this is the only people-search site that publicly links their IP address to their identity, a data point that feels particularly invasive even when the accuracy is approximate.

What Data Does ThatsThem Show?

ThatsThem profiles combine standard people-search data with several unusual categories. A typical listing includes:

Full name, including variations and aliases found in public records.
Current and past addresses, residential history with street-level detail.
Phone numbers, both mobile and landline numbers associated with your identity.
Email addresses, personal and sometimes work email addresses sourced from commercial data providers.
IP address history, IP addresses associated with your name and physical location. This is sourced from commercial datasets that correlate subscriber information with IP ranges. Accuracy varies significantly.
Vehicle records, make, model, and year of vehicles registered at your addresses, sourced from state DMV records and commercial data providers.
Voter registration data, party affiliation, registration date, voting history (whether you voted, not how), and the registered address. Sourced from state and county election offices.
Age and date of birth, estimated or exact, depending on available records.

The combination of voter registration, vehicle records, and IP tracking creates a uniquely detailed profile. A single ThatsThem search can reveal not just where someone lives, but what car they drive, which political party they are registered with, and what IP address range they have used, all for free and without any identity verification of the searcher.

Step-by-Step: How to Remove Your ThatsThem Profile

ThatsThem has a clean opt-out process. Paste your profile URL into a removal form, complete a reCAPTCHA. The CAPTCHA is the main friction point.

Step 1: Find Your Profile on ThatsThem

Go to thatsthem.com and search for yourself by name. You can also search by phone, email, or physical address. Find your listing, confirm by address and age, click your name to open the full profile.

Step 2: Copy Your Profile URL

Copy the complete URL from your browser's address bar. It will look like https://thatsthem.com/name/John-Smith/city-state. You will need it for the form.

Step 3: Go to the Opt-Out Page

Go to thatsthem.com/optout. This is ThatsThem's official removal page. Go directly rather than navigating from the site.

Step 4: Paste Your Profile URL and Complete the CAPTCHA

Paste your profile URL into the URL field. Complete the reCAPTCHA (image-selection puzzle). Submit.

Step 5: Wait and Verify Removal

ThatsThem processes the opt-out within 3 to 7 days. There is no confirmation email. After a week, search for yourself again to confirm. If your profile is still there, resubmit.

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How Long Does ThatsThem Removal Take?

ThatsThem removal takes 3 to 7 days after submission. Faster than many larger brokers, partly because ThatsThem is a smaller operation with a simpler data infrastructure.

Spokeo and the PeopleConnect sites send a confirmation email. ThatsThem does not. There is no extra step after submitting. If the reCAPTCHA was completed and the form went through, your request is in the queue.

If your profile is still visible after 7 days, the form likely did not process. The reCAPTCHA may have timed out or there was a server-side error. Resubmit with your profile URL.

The Catch: Why Your Data Comes Back

ThatsThem removal is not permanent. The reappearance pattern looks like every other broker.

ThatsThem pulls from public records databases, commercial data aggregators, voter registration files, DMV records, and other sources. These sources update continuously. When ThatsThem refreshes, your information gets pulled in again and a new profile is built. Your opt-out suppressed the old profile. It does not prevent a new one from being created.

The IP address data is slightly different. IP associations change as ISPs reassign addresses. A reappeared profile may show a different IP than the one removed. The voter registration and vehicle data stays consistent because those underlying records rarely change.

Expect your ThatsThem profile back within 30 to 90 days. Regular monitoring and re-submission is required. Delist.ai handles that loop automatically.

What ThatsThem's Opt-Out Does Not Cover

Limitations to know about:

Other brokers are not affected. ThatsThem is independent. Removal does nothing to Spokeo, Whitepages, BeenVerified, or the other 1,000+ people-search sites. Each requires its own opt-out.
Underlying public records remain. Your voter registration, vehicle registration, and other public records are maintained by government agencies. The opt-out removes data from ThatsThem's site only. It does not touch the original records.
IP address data appears elsewhere. Other services and databases also track IP-to-location associations. Removing your ThatsThem profile does nothing to those.
Cached results linger. Google and other search engines may keep showing your ThatsThem page in cached results for days or weeks after removal.

Tips for a Successful ThatsThem Opt-Out

Search every angle. ThatsThem lets you search by name, phone, email, address, and IP. Use all of them. You may have listings under different name spellings or at old addresses that each need a separate opt-out.

Address voter registration at the source. If voter data on ThatsThem worries you, ask your state or county election office about confidential voter status. Many states allow it for domestic violence survivors, law enforcement officers, judges, and other at-risk individuals. That removes the data from the public files brokers access.

Complete the reCAPTCHA carefully. ThatsThem's reCAPTCHA can be finicky. Complete it fully before submitting. If the page hangs after submission, refresh and resubmit. Do not use a VPN or privacy browser that interferes with reCAPTCHA.

Set a monthly reminder. ThatsThem's refresh cycle means your profile can come back quickly. Calendar a recurring check, especially given the unusual data types ThatsThem exposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ThatsThem really show my IP address?

ThatsThem has historically associated IP addresses with physical addresses and names. Accuracy varies widely. IP geolocation is imprecise and ISPs reassign addresses regularly. Even an approximate IP-to-address link is a privacy concern. ThatsThem sources this data from commercial datasets correlating IP addresses with subscriber information. When you opt out, the IP association is removed along with the rest of the profile.

How long does ThatsThem removal take?

3 to 7 days. After submitting your profile URL and completing the reCAPTCHA, your profile is usually gone within a week. If it is still visible after 7 days, submit again. The first attempt occasionally fails to process.

Why does ThatsThem show vehicle information?

ThatsThem aggregates vehicle registration data from state DMV records and commercial providers. In many states, vehicle registration is a public record. Availability depends on your state's data-sharing laws. Opting out of ThatsThem removes the vehicle data from their site. It does not change the underlying public record.

Can I remove my voter registration data from ThatsThem?

Yes, opting out removes your voter registration data from ThatsThem. The underlying record remains public, maintained by your state or county election office. Other brokers can still access it. In some states, you can request confidential voter status by contacting your local election office. See our complete opt-out guide for more on source-level data removal.