Remove yourself from ZabaSearch: steps, timeline, and what comes back (2026)
At a glance
- What ZabaSearch is people-search site
- Parent company / network PeopleConnect Holdings (owned by H.I.G. Capital)
- Opt-out difficulty Moderate. Same multi-step PeopleConnect flow; one request covers the network
- Opt-out URL https://suppression.peopleconnect.us/
- Verification required Email
- Time to removal within 72 hours, up to 10 business days
- Does data come back? Yes, typically reappear as new source data is ingested
- Read time 5 min
Most relevant if this is you: Privacy for families
ZabaSearch sells access to personal data on millions of Americans: full name, age/DOB, current and past addresses, phone numbers. The free preview confirms your identity. The paid report hands over the full profile. No verification of who is searching or why.
What is ZabaSearch?
A free people-search engine that returns names, addresses, phone numbers, and age, funneling users to paid background reports.
What stands out about ZabaSearch is that it surfaces information most people do not realize is public. A single search returns your home address, your family members' names, and your approximate age, with no verification of who is searching or why.
What data ZabaSearch has on you
A ZabaSearch profile can include a surprisingly detailed picture of your life. Here is what they typically display:
- full name
- age/DOB
- current and past addresses, often going back 10 to 20 years
- phone numbers, landline and mobile, sourced from commercial providers and public records
- relatives/associates, family members and known associates, often with links to their profiles
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, ZabaSearch has enough to paint a detailed picture.
Prefer it handled for you? Delist finds your ZabaSearch 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 ZabaSearch: step by step
- Go to the PeopleConnect Suppression Center at suppression.peopleconnect.us
- Enter and verify your email
- Enter date of birth and confirm the declaration
- Enter full legal name and any aliases
- Select your matching record and complete secondary verification
- Set status to 'Suppressed' and Save
How long does ZabaSearch removal take?
After you complete the opt-out, ZabaSearch typically processes removals within 72 hours, up to 10 business days.
The catch: your data comes back
The most important thing to understand about ZabaSearch removal: it is temporary.
ZabaSearch re-ingests data from public records, so your listing can reappear as new source data is ingested. Suppression is preferred over deletion.
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. ZabaSearch 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 ZabaSearch shows about you →What ZabaSearch's opt-out does not cover
- Other brokers are not affected. Removing yourself from ZabaSearch does nothing to intelius.com, truthfinder.com, instantcheckmate.com, 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 ZabaSearch 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, ZabaSearch 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 ZabaSearch'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
How long does ZabaSearch take to remove my information?
After completing the opt-out, ZabaSearch typically processes removals within 72 hours, up to 10 business days.
Does ZabaSearch put my data back after I opt out?
ZabaSearch re-ingests data from public records, so your listing can reappear as new source data is ingested. Suppression is preferred over deletion.
Is the ZabaSearch opt-out free?
Yes. ZabaSearch's opt-out process is free. You do not need to pay or create an account to request removal of your listing.
What's the difference between ZabaSearch and intelius.com?
Both are part of the same corporate network, but each maintains separate listings and may require separate opt-out requests.
Do I have to opt out of ZabaSearch if I use Delist?
No. Delist handles the ZabaSearch opt-out for you, along with removals across dozens of other data brokers, and monitors for re-listings.
Steps current as of 2026-06-22. Verify on ZabaSearch's official opt-out page.
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