Remove yourself from Xlek — steps, timeline & what comes back (2026)
At a glance
- What Xlek is people-search site
- Parent company / network Successor to the defunct Cubib (inherited its database)
- Opt-out difficulty Moderate: Cloudflare protection requires browser interaction; multiple profiles each need a request
- Opt-out URL https://www.xlek.com/optout
- Verification required Email
- Time to removal within about 1 week (some sources 7-14 business days; policy allows up to 30 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
Xlek sells access to personal data on millions of Americans: full name, age, addresses, and phone numbers. The free preview confirms your identity, and the paid report hands over the dossier. There is no verification of who is searching or why.
What is Xlek?
A public-data search platform (successor to Cubib) that exposes personal records and business data, including tax-ID-linked records, by name or state.
Xlek's real issue is that it surfaces information most people do not realize is public. A single search reveals your home address, the names of your family members, and your approximate age, with no verification of who is searching or why.
What data Xlek has on you
A Xlek profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:
- full name
- age
- 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
- public records
- business/tax-linked records
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, Xlek has enough to paint a detailed picture.
Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your Xlek 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 Xlek: step by step
- Go to xlek.com and search your name and state
- Open your profile and click 'Opt-out' / 'Remove My Info'
- Paste your profile URL and enter your email
- Complete the CAPTCHA and click Proceed/Continue
- Confirm via the email link
How long does Xlek removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, Xlek typically processes removals within about 1 week (some sources 7-14 business days; policy allows up to 30 days).
Can your data reappear after removal?
Multiple profiles each require a separate opt-out. Removal from Xlek does not affect copies on other sites. Data can reappear.
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. Xlek 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 Xlek shows about you →What Xlek's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from Xlek 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 Xlek 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, Xlek 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 Xlek'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, which is 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 Xlek take to remove my information?
After completing the opt-out, Xlek typically processes removals within about 1 week (some sources 7-14 business days; policy allows up to 30 days).
Does Xlek put my data back after I opt out?
Multiple profiles each require a separate opt-out. Removal from Xlek does not affect copies on other sites. Data can reappear.
Is the Xlek opt-out free?
Yes. Xlek's opt-out process is free. You do not need to pay or create an account to request removal of your listing.
Do I have to opt out of Xlek if I use Delist?
No. Delist handles the Xlek 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. When we checked on August 5, 2026, the opt-out page was returning a server error (HTTP 522) — Xlek's site was up but the opt-out form was not loading. If it fails for you, retry later; the steps below are unchanged. Verify on Xlek's official opt-out page.
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