How to Opt Out of GreatPeopleSearch (2026 Removal Guide)

GreatPeopleSearch is a people-search website that compiles names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, criminal records, arrest records, and more into profiles that anyone can look up for free. If your information is listed on greatpeoplesearch.com, this guide walks you through the exact steps to remove it -- and what to do when your data inevitably reappears.

What Data Does GreatPeopleSearch Have on You?

GreatPeopleSearch operates as a people lookup, address lookup, reverse phone, and email lookup service. A single profile on the site can expose:

• Full legal name and known aliases
• Current and previous home addresses
• Phone numbers (landline and mobile)
• Email addresses
• Criminal records and arrest records
• Court records
• Known relatives and associates
• Age and date of birth

GreatPeopleSearch gathers this data from two sources: public records (court filings, voter registrations, property records, and similar government databases) blended with purchased private data from commercial data providers. This combination means that even information you never intentionally made public -- like a phone number you gave to a retailer or an email address you used for a subscription -- can end up on your GreatPeopleSearch profile.

Why You Should Remove Yourself From GreatPeopleSearch

Having this much personal data publicly searchable creates real risks:

• Identity theft: Criminals use people-search sites to gather the personal details needed to open fraudulent accounts, file fake tax returns, or impersonate you.
• Stalking and harassment: Your current address and phone number are available to anyone who searches your name.
• Doxxing: Bad actors can compile your GreatPeopleSearch data with information from other sites to publish a comprehensive profile about you.
• Phishing attacks: The more personal details a scammer has about you, the more convincing their phishing attempts become.
• Employment and reputation risks: Arrest records and court records listed on your profile may be outdated, inaccurate, or taken out of context.

How to Opt Out of GreatPeopleSearch (Step by Step)

The removal process for GreatPeopleSearch requires you to find your profile URL and submit it by email. Here is how to do it:

Step 1: Search for Your Profile

Go to greatpeoplesearch.com and search for yourself using your name. You can also try searching by phone number, address, or email if your name search does not turn up results. Look through the results to find listings that match your information.

Step 2: Open Your Report

Click on the listing that matches your information, then click "Open Report" to view the full profile. Verify that the details shown -- address, phone number, age, relatives -- are actually yours. You may find multiple listings if you have lived in different locations.

Step 3: Copy Your Profile URL

Once you are on your full profile page, copy the URL from your browser's address bar. This URL is what GreatPeopleSearch needs to locate and remove your specific record. Save it somewhere you can access it easily for the next step.

Step 4: Navigate to the Removal Page

Return to the GreatPeopleSearch homepage and click the "Remove My Info" link. This will provide you with the removal instructions and the email address to contact.

Step 5: Email Your Removal Request

Send an email to removal@greatpeoplesearch.com with the profile URL you copied in Step 3. Include a clear statement requesting that your information be removed from their site. A simple message like the following works:

"I am requesting that you remove my personal information from your website. The profile URL is [paste your URL here]. Please confirm when the removal has been completed."

What to Do If Your Data Reappears

Here is the frustrating reality: GreatPeopleSearch regularly updates its databases with fresh data from public records and commercial data sources. This means your profile can reappear weeks or months after you successfully remove it -- especially if you move to a new address, register a new phone number, or have any new public record filed in your name.

When your data comes back, you need to repeat the entire opt-out process. There is no permanent removal option, and there is no way to preemptively block your data from being re-added.

Tips for Staying Off GreatPeopleSearch

While you cannot guarantee permanent removal, these steps can reduce how quickly and frequently your data reappears:

• Limit public records exposure. Use a P.O. Box or registered agent address for voter registration, vehicle registration, and property records where permitted by law.
• Use a separate email for opt-outs. Create a dedicated email address for submitting removal requests. This prevents your primary email from being added to marketing lists or associated with your identity in new databases.
• Remove yourself from other brokers too. GreatPeopleSearch is one of dozens of people-search sites that share and purchase data from each other. Removing yourself from one site but not others means your data will flow right back. See our complete data broker opt-out guide for the full list.
• Opt out of public records aggregators. Some data originates from larger aggregators like Acxiom and CoreLogic. Removing your data at the source reduces what flows downstream to sites like GreatPeopleSearch.
• Set calendar reminders. Check GreatPeopleSearch for your data every 30 to 60 days and re-submit removal requests as needed.

Is the GreatPeopleSearch Opt-Out Free?

Yes. GreatPeopleSearch does not charge any fee to remove your information. The process is entirely free and does not require you to create an account or provide payment information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I opt out of GreatPeopleSearch by phone?

No. GreatPeopleSearch's removal process is handled exclusively through email. You must send your request to removal@greatpeoplesearch.com with your profile URL.

Do I need to remove multiple listings?

Possibly. If you have lived at multiple addresses or appear under name variations, you may have more than one profile on the site. Search for each variation and submit separate removal requests for each listing.

Does removing my data from GreatPeopleSearch also remove it from Google?

Not immediately. Once GreatPeopleSearch takes your profile down, the page will eventually be de-indexed by Google, but cached results can linger for several weeks. You can speed this up using Google's Remove Outdated Content tool.

Is GreatPeopleSearch legal?

Yes. GreatPeopleSearch operates legally by compiling publicly available records and commercially purchased data. However, the site is not a Consumer Reporting Agency and its data should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, or credit decisions under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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