To opt out of Advanced People Search (advancedpeoplesearch.com), you need to submit the removal through its parent company PeopleFinders. Go to peoplefinders.com/manage, search your name, copy your record URL, submit the opt-out form with your email, and click the verification link. Your Advanced People Search listing disappears within 24-72 hours. It's free.
What Is Advanced People Search?
Advanced People Search (advancedpeoplesearch.com) is a people-search site that lets anyone look up your address history, phone numbers, age, relatives, and known associates for free. Behind the scenes, it's operated by PeopleFinders, one of the largest data broker networks in the US. That means the opt-out actually happens on PeopleFinders' system — removing yourself there also removes you from Advanced People Search.
A typical Advanced People Search listing shows:
- Full name and known aliases
- Current and previous addresses going back 20+ years
- Phone numbers, including old landlines and mobile lines
- Age and date of birth
- Relatives and household members
- Known associates (neighbors, coworkers, past roommates)
- Marriage and divorce records from public sources
Advanced People Search Is Free to Search — Which Makes It Dangerous
Unlike some brokers that hide details behind paywalls, Advanced People Search reveals addresses, phone numbers, and relative names on the first search page with no payment required. That makes it a prime resource for stalkers, scammers, and social-engineering attackers who want to build a profile of you in seconds.
How to Opt Out of Advanced People Search: Step-by-Step
Because Advanced People Search is powered by PeopleFinders, the opt-out is submitted through peoplefinders.com/manage. A single removal covers both sites.
Step 1: Find Your Listing on Advanced People Search
Go to advancedpeoplesearch.com and enter your first and last name. Select your state to narrow results. Locate the record that matches your details — pay attention to the age and city so you don't opt out someone with the same name. Copy the URL of your listing (right-click and "copy link").
Step 2: Go to PeopleFinders' Opt-Out Portal
Navigate to peoplefinders.com/manage. This is the official removal page for the entire PeopleFinders network, which includes advancedpeoplesearch.com, publicrecordsnow.com, and several other people-search brands.
Step 3: Paste Your Listing URL
Paste the Advanced People Search listing URL you copied in Step 1 into the record URL field. You can also search your name directly on peoplefinders.com and pick your matching record from there.
Step 4: Enter a Valid Email Address
Enter an email you can check right now. The verification link often expires within a couple of hours.
Step 5: Complete the CAPTCHA and Submit
Solve the CAPTCHA and click Send Request. PeopleFinders sends a verification email within a few minutes.
Step 6: Click the Verification Link
Open the email from PeopleFinders (check spam) and click the confirmation link. Once verified, the opt-out request is queued. Your Advanced People Search listing typically disappears within 24 to 72 hours, with full de-indexing across the PeopleFinders network within 7 business days.
Verify Removal After 7 Days
After a week, return to advancedpeoplesearch.com and search yourself again. If your listing is still visible, resubmit the opt-out via peoplefinders.com/manage and, if it still appears after 14 days, email privacy@peoplefinders.com with your listing URL and the confirmation number from your verification email.
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Important Notes and Gotchas
- The opt-out is completely free. Any "reputation" service charging you specifically to remove your Advanced People Search listing is submitting the same free form.
- Multiple listings are common. If you have moved frequently, you may have several profiles — one per major address history. Search under maiden names, initials, and former cities to catch them all.
- Data can be re-added. PeopleFinders continuously ingests fresh public records (voter rolls, property deeds, court filings). Your record can reappear as new data becomes available. Recheck every 90 days.
- Removal covers the PeopleFinders network. Opting out at peoplefinders.com/manage also removes you from PublicRecordsNow.com and other PeopleFinders-owned sites, but has no effect on independent brokers like Whitepages, Spokeo, or BeenVerified.
- Family members' data may still appear on your record's page cache. Google may still show a snippet with your relatives' names for a week or two after removal. Use Google's Remove Outdated Content tool to speed that up.
Related PeopleFinders Sites You Should Opt Out Of
Removing your PeopleFinders record de-lists you across the PeopleFinders network, but consider also checking sister and lookalike sites: usa-people-search.com, publicrecords360.com, and greatpeoplesearch.com. Each has its own opt-out page — a broker removal service like PrivacyOn handles them all in one submission.
How PrivacyOn Automates This
Even if you complete this opt-out perfectly, your data will keep reappearing on Advanced People Search as PeopleFinders re-ingests public records. And Advanced People Search is one of 100+ people-search sites holding your information — Whitepages, Spokeo, Radaris, BeenVerified, and dozens of others each need their own opt-out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is opting out of Advanced People Search free?
Yes. The removal happens through PeopleFinders' opt-out page at peoplefinders.com/manage and is completely free. Any service charging you specifically for Advanced People Search removal is submitting the same free form.
Why does the opt-out go through PeopleFinders?
Advanced People Search is owned and operated by PeopleFinders, which runs multiple people-search brands from a shared database. Removing your record from the parent PeopleFinders system de-lists you across all of their sites at once, including Advanced People Search.
How long does it take to remove my Advanced People Search listing?
PeopleFinders typically processes verified opt-outs within 24 to 72 hours, with full de-indexing across the network within 7 business days. Google's cached snippet may linger another 1-2 weeks.
Will my data come back on Advanced People Search after removal?
Possibly. PeopleFinders continuously ingests fresh public records, so new addresses, phone numbers, or property records can create a new profile. Recheck every 90 days, or use PrivacyOn to automate ongoing monitoring and re-removal.
Does opting out of Advanced People Search remove me from other people-search sites?
Only from the PeopleFinders network (advancedpeoplesearch.com, publicrecordsnow.com, and related brands). Independent brokers like Whitepages, Spokeo, Radaris, MyLife, and BeenVerified each require their own separate opt-out.
Can I opt out on behalf of a family member?
PeopleFinders only accepts opt-outs from the person named in the record (or a legal guardian for minors). For adult family members you can help them submit the form, but the verification email must be confirmed from an inbox they control.