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

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

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What is TruePeopleSearch?

Free people-search site that aggregates public records into searchable profiles. Part of a network of similar sites (including FastPeopleSearch) that appeared around 2020 with domain registrations through Alibaba Cloud in Beijing. One of the highest-traffic free people-search sites. Displays detailed personal information without requiring payment or account creation.

TruePeopleSearch's particular risk is the surfacing of 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 TruePeopleSearch has on you

A TruePeopleSearch 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
• age and date of birth
• possible relatives and associates, often with links to their profiles
• possible neighbors
• property records, ownership, estimated value, and neighborhood data

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, TruePeopleSearch has enough to paint a detailed picture.

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

How to opt out of TruePeopleSearch: step by step

1. Navigate to truepeoplesearch.com/removal
2. Enter your full name, city, and state to search for your listing
3. Select the correct listing from the results
4. Click 'View Details' then click 'Remove This Record'
5. Complete the CAPTCHA if prompted
6. If email confirmation is required, check your email and click the confirmation link
7. Your record should be removed within 72 hours
8. Alternatively, paste your profile URL directly into the removal form and submit

How long does TruePeopleSearch removal take?

After you complete the opt-out, TruePeopleSearch typically processes removals within 24-72 hours.

The catch: your data comes back

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

TruePeopleSearch's privacy notice states they regularly receive new public records. Property deeds, court files, and other public data can cause your information to reappear. They recommend periodically refreshing your opt-out request.

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 TruePeopleSearch's opt-out does not cover

• Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from TruePeopleSearch does nothing to fastpeoplesearch.com, truepeoplesearch.io, truepeoplesearch.info, 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 TruePeopleSearch 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, TruePeopleSearch 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 TruePeopleSearch'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