Remove yourself from ThatsThem: steps, timeline, and what comes back (2026)

By Delist Editorial Team · Updated August 28, 2026 · Corrections

Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families

What is ThatsThem?

Free people-search site with a database of over 1 billion public records from all 50 states. Allows searching by name, address, email, phone number, IP address, or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Displays detailed personal information without requiring payment or account creation.

ThatsThem's particular risk 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 ThatsThem has on you

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

• full name
• 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
• IP address history, often going back 10 to 20 years
• vehicle information (via VIN lookup)
• age and date of birth
• possible relatives and associates, family members and known associates, often with links to their profiles
• estimated income, estimated from occupation, property, and demographic models
• property records, ownership, estimated value, and neighborhood data
• social media profiles, 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, ThatsThem has enough to paint a detailed picture.

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

How to opt out of ThatsThem: step by step

1. Search for your profile at thatsthem.com using your name, address, email, or phone number
2. Copy the full URL of your profile page from the address bar
3. Navigate to thatsthem.com/optout
4. Enter the URL of your profile page in the removal form
5. Complete any required CAPTCHA verification
6. Submit the form
7. Check your email for a confirmation link and click it to authorize removal
8. Repeat for each additional profile listing if you have multiple records

How long does ThatsThem removal take?

After you complete the opt-out, ThatsThem typically processes removals within 5-14 business days; ThatsThem states within 72 hours but processing may vary.

The catch: your data comes back

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

Removal may not be permanent. ThatsThem continuously pulls from public records, so information may reappear in their database. Sending regular opt-out requests is recommended for ongoing protection.

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.

What ThatsThem's opt-out does not cover

• Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from ThatsThem does nothing about the dozens of other people-search sites where your data is exposed. Each requires its own opt-out.
• Cached copies may persist. Google and other search engines may cache your ThatsThem 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, ThatsThem 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 ThatsThem'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