SearchPeopleFree is a people search website with over 1.8 million profiles indexed by Google. It aggregates personal data from public records, government databases, and other data brokers — making your name, address, phone number, and more available to anyone who searches for you.
What Information Does SearchPeopleFree Display?
SearchPeopleFree profiles can include a wide range of personal data:
- Full name, aliases, and maiden names
- Age and date of birth
- Current and past addresses
- Phone numbers and email addresses
- Marital status
- Family members and relatives
- Known associates
- Property and business records
Through partner sites, they may also link to criminal records, bankruptcies, foreclosures, and court documents. Their data comes from voter registrations, court records, property records, public phone directories, and bulk data purchases from other brokers.
How to Remove Your Information From SearchPeopleFree
The opt-out process is free and takes about 10 minutes, but pay close attention to the time limits at each step.
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Go to the opt-out page:
Visit searchpeoplefree.com/opt-out directly.
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Submit your information:
Enter your full name and email address, check the box confirming you own the email, solve the CAPTCHA, and click "Begin removal process."
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Validate your email:
Open your inbox and find the email from SearchPeopleFREE. Click the "Validate My Email" button. You have 24 hours to complete this step or you'll need to start over.
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Search for your record:
You'll be redirected to a search page. Enter your name and location and click "Search." You have a 30-minute window to complete the remaining steps.
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Remove your record:
Find your listing in the results, click "Continue Removal," then click "Remove this record."
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Confirmation:
You'll see a confirmation message and receive an email stating your data will be removed within 72 hours.
Processing Time
SearchPeopleFree states that records are removed within 72 hours of confirmation, though some cases may take up to 5 business days. After the waiting period, clear your browser cache and search for yourself to verify removal.
Tips for a Successful Opt-Out
- Use a disposable email. Don't hand over your primary email address. A temporary email works fine — just make sure it stays active long enough to click the validation link.
- Search for yourself first. Before starting the opt-out, search for your name on SearchPeopleFree so you know exactly what name and location combination they have on file. Mismatched details can cause the removal to fail.
- Watch the clock. You have 24 hours for email validation and only 30 minutes once the search session starts. Don't get distracted mid-process.
- Clear Google's cache afterward. Even after SearchPeopleFree removes your listing, Google may still show a cached version. Use Google's "Remove Outdated Content" tool to request cache removal.
Warning: Your Data Will Likely Reappear
SearchPeopleFree regularly refreshes its database from public records sources. Your listing can and likely will come back after some time. You'll need to periodically check and re-submit opt-out requests to stay removed.
What If the Process Doesn't Work?
If you're having trouble with the self-service opt-out, you have other options:
- Call (667) 217-6417 to request removal by phone
- Use the online contact form on their website
- Write to: 3030 Greenmount Ave Ste 300, PMB 29296, Baltimore, MD 21218
- If they don't comply, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
One Site Down, Many More to Go
Removing yourself from SearchPeopleFree is a good first step, but it only addresses one of the many data broker sites publishing your personal information. Your data likely appears on dozens of similar sites, and removing it from one doesn't affect the others.
PrivacyOn automates the removal process across 100+ data broker sites and continuously monitors for re-listings. Instead of manually repeating opt-outs every few months across dozens of sites, PrivacyOn keeps your information private automatically.