How to Opt Out of BlockShopper (2026 Removal Guide)

BlockShopper is a real estate news website that publishes property transaction records, linking home sale prices to buyer and seller names, addresses, and photos sourced from social media. If you've recently bought or sold a home, your name and address are likely on BlockShopper for anyone to find. This guide explains how to request removal and what to do if you don't qualify for their standard opt-out.

What Information Does BlockShopper Display?

BlockShopper pulls data from county recorder offices and public property records to create articles about real estate transactions. A typical BlockShopper listing includes:

• Your full name as the buyer or seller
• The property address and sale price
• The date of the transaction
• Your photo (often pulled from LinkedIn, Facebook, or other social media)
• Links to the neighborhood and comparable sales

Because BlockShopper formats these records as news articles, they rank well in search engines. Someone searching your name may find your home address, purchase price, and photo on the first page of Google results.

Why BlockShopper Is a Privacy Concern

Property records are public by law, but BlockShopper makes them far more accessible than a trip to the county clerk's office. This creates real risks:

• Address exposure. Your current home address is linked to your full name and often a photo, making it trivially easy for anyone to locate you.
• Financial disclosure. The sale price of your home reveals information about your net worth and financial status.
• Safety risks. For domestic violence survivors, law enforcement officers, judges, and others with safety concerns, having a current address published online can be dangerous.

How to Request Removal From BlockShopper

Who Qualifies for Removal

BlockShopper considers removal requests from:

• Government officials
• Law enforcement and public safety workers
• Individuals under court protection orders (restraining orders)
• Individuals with documented stalkers or credible threats
• Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and others)

Step-by-Step Removal Process

1. Find your listing. Go to BlockShopper.com and search for your name or address. Note the URL of the page that displays your property transaction.
2. Send an email to support. Write to support@blockshopper.com with:
   • The URL of your listing on BlockShopper
   • Your full name as it appears on the listing
   • The reason for your removal request (e.g., your occupation, a protection order, or your state privacy rights)
3. Attach supporting documentation. Include proof of employment for government/law enforcement workers, a copy of a court protection order, or a police report if applicable.
4. Wait for a response. BlockShopper typically responds within 48 hours.

If You're a California, Colorado, or Virginia Resident

If you live in a state with a comprehensive consumer privacy law, you have a legal right to request deletion of your personal information. In your email to BlockShopper, explicitly cite the applicable law:

• California: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
• Colorado: Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
• Virginia: Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
• Connecticut, Utah, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Montana, Oregon, Delaware, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nebraska, Minnesota, Maryland, Kentucky: Each state's respective data privacy law

What If BlockShopper Denies Your Request?

If you don't qualify for removal under BlockShopper's policy, you still have options:

• Use Google's content removal tool. You can request that Google remove the BlockShopper page from search results if it exposes personally identifiable information that creates a risk of identity theft, financial fraud, or physical harm. This doesn't delete the page from BlockShopper but removes it from Google searches.
• File a state privacy request. If you're in a state with privacy laws, you may have legal grounds to compel removal regardless of BlockShopper's stated policy.
• Address the source. Work with your county recorder to see if any address confidentiality programs are available to shield your records from public disclosure.

How to Protect Your Address More Broadly

BlockShopper is far from the only site publishing property records. Sites like PropertyShark and county assessor websites also expose this data. For broader protection:

• Read our guide on how to hide your home address online.
• Learn about removing your information from county property records.
• Consider purchasing property through an LLC or trust to keep your name off public records in future transactions.
• Enroll in your state's address confidentiality program if you qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BlockShopper charge for removal?

No. Removal requests are free. BlockShopper does not offer a paid removal service.

Can I remove a listing for someone else?

Generally, you need to be the individual named in the listing or an authorized representative. If you're acting on behalf of a family member, explain the relationship in your email.

Will my listing come back after removal?

BlockShopper typically does not re-list removed records. However, if you buy or sell another property, a new listing based on that transaction could appear.

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