People-search site opt-out guide

How to Remove Your Information From Spokeo

To remove yourself from Spokeo, use the official opt-out page at www.spokeo.com/optout. Paste the URL of your listing, enter an email address, and click the confirmation link Spokeo sends you.

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Quick facts

Opt-out pagespokeo.com/optout
CostFree
VerificationEmail confirmation link
Account neededNo
Processing timeVaries; re-check after a few days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to opt out of Spokeo

Find your listingSearch spokeo.com for your name (or phone, email, or address) in a private browser window and open the profile that matches you.
Copy the listing URLCopy the full URL from your browser’s address bar. If you have more than one listing, repeat these steps for each one.
Open the opt-out pageGo to spokeo.com/optout and paste the listing URL.
Enter your emailEnter an email address you can access right away. No account is needed.
Submit and confirmClick Opt Out, then open Spokeo’s email and click the confirmation link. The request is not complete until you click it.

Cancelling a paid Spokeo subscription does not remove your public listing. Contact privacy@spokeo.com if the opt-out does not work.

What Spokeo shows about you

Name, age, and aliases
Current and past addresses
Phone numbers and email addresses
Relatives and social media profiles
Property and court records in paid reports

After you opt out

Search your name on the site again in a private browser window to confirm the listing is gone.
Opt out of related sites separately; one request rarely covers every brand.
If Google still shows the old page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once the listing is removed.
Re-check every few months, because people-search profiles can reappear when databases refresh.

FAQ

Spokeo opt-out FAQ

Is it free to opt out of Spokeo?

Yes. Spokeo does not charge to remove a listing, and you do not need to buy a report or create a paid account to submit the request.

How long does a Spokeo opt-out take?

Processing times vary. Re-check the listing in a private browser window after a few days. Search engines can show the old result until they recrawl the page.

Can my information come back on Spokeo?

Yes. People-search sites refresh their data from public records and other sources, so a new profile can appear later. Re-check your name every few months.