People-search site opt-out guide

How to Remove Your Information From Whitepages

To remove yourself from Whitepages, use the official opt-out page at www.whitepages.com/suppression-requests. Paste your listing URL, choose Remove Me, and verify with a code delivered by an automated phone call.

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Quick facts

Opt-out pagewhitepages.com/suppression-requests
CostFree
VerificationAutomated phone call + 4-digit code
Account neededNo
Processing timeVaries; re-check after a few days
Last reviewedOctober 2026

Step by step

How to opt out of Whitepages

Find your listingSearch whitepages.com for your name and city in a private window and open the listing that matches your address and phone number.
Copy the listing URLCopy the full URL from the address bar.
Open the suppression pageGo to whitepages.com/suppression-requests, paste the URL, and continue.
Choose Remove MeConfirm the details shown are yours and select Remove Me. Pick any reason; it does not affect the request.
Verify by phoneEnter a phone number, accept the terms, and select Call Now to Verify. Enter the 4-digit code from the automated call.
Save your confirmationTake a screenshot of the confirmation and re-check the listing later.

You do not need a Whitepages Premium account to opt out. If a listing reappears, contact privacyrequest@whitepages.com.

What Whitepages shows about you

Name, age range, and relatives
Current and past home addresses
Landline and mobile phone numbers
Neighbors and household members
Property and background details in Premium 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If Google still shows the old page, use Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool once the listing is removed.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

Whitepages opt-out FAQ

Is it free to opt out of Whitepages?

Yes. Whitepages 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 Whitepages 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 Whitepages?

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.

Why does Whitepages call me to verify?

The automated call confirms that the person requesting removal has access to a phone number. Enter the 4-digit code from the call on the opt-out page to finish.