Data broker opt-out list: every link, what each asks for, how long it takes
16 data brokers in one table, each read from the broker's own opt-out page in October 2026: the link, what it asks you for, how it verifies you and how long it says removal takes. Every one is free. Start with the 7 marked "do first".
By the editors of ProtectYour.com Last reviewed 4 min read
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Key takeaways
- Every opt-out in this table is free and none needs an account. Never pay a site to remove your own listing.
- 10 of the 14 people-search opt-outs here confirm by email link, so set up an email alias before you start.
- Do the free, high-ranking sites first: FastPeopleSearch, TruePeopleSearch, Spokeo, Whitepages, PeopleConnect, BeenVerified and MyLife.
- Expect listings to return when new records arrive. Search yourself again every three to four months.
The list
Each row links to the broker’s own opt-out page and to our step-by-step guide for it. “Time” is what the broker itself says, not what we measured. Rows were checked against each broker’s page in October 2026.
Free data broker opt-outs, checked October 2026
| Broker | Opt-out page | What it asks for | Verification | Time (broker’s own figure) | Also covers | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FastPeopleSearch | fastpeoplesearch.com/optout | Name and email, then a form matching your record | Email link | Allow 3 days | This site only | Do first |
| TruePeopleSearch | truepeoplesearch.com/removal | Name and email, then a form matching your record | Email link | Allow 3 days | This site only | Do first |
| Spokeo | spokeo.com/optout | Your listing URL and an email address | Email link | 24 to 48 hours | This site only; each listing separately | Do first |
| Whitepages | whitepages.com/suppression-requests | Your listing URL and a phone number for an automated verification call (web form or email route as an alternative) | Phone call | Not stated for the online tool; California requests up to 15 days | Known connected listings, according to Whitepages | Do first |
| PeopleConnect (Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate, US Search) | suppression.peopleconnect.us/login | An email address and a verification link, then find and suppress your record | Email link | Not stated; check after a few days | Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate and US Search name searches (not Classmates.com) | Do first |
| BeenVerified | beenverified.com/svc/optout/search/optouts | Search for your record, select it, give an email address | Email link | Usually within 24 hours | People Search only; property and contact searches have their own section | Do first |
| MyLife | mylife.com/privacyrequest | Name, street address, state and birth year; profile URL and email optional | None stated | Within legally required time frames; California requests by email or mail 15 business days | This site only | Do first |
| USPhonebook | usphonebook.com/opt-out | Name and email, then a form matching your record | Email link | Allow 3 days | This site only | Next |
| SearchPeopleFree | searchpeoplefree.com/opt-out | Name and email, then a form matching your record | Email link | Allow 3 days | This site only | Next |
| That's Them | thatsthem.com/optout | Full name, street address, city, state, ZIP, email and phone (all required) | Email confirmation | Typically within 72 hours | This site's public search results only | Next |
| PeopleFinders | peoplefinders.com/opt-out | Name, street address, city and state; email, phone and date of birth optional | None stated | Within 3 days | This site only | Next |
| FamilyTreeNow | familytreenow.com/optout | Name and email, then a detailed form with extra verification details | Email link | Within 3 days | Your own record; relatives' records list you separately | Next |
| SmartBackgroundChecks | smartbackgroundchecks.com/remove | Name and email, then a form matching your record | Email link | Allow 3 days | This site only | Then |
| AdvancedBackgroundChecks | advancedbackgroundchecks.com/opt-out | Name and email, then a form matching your record (or by phone) | Email link | Within 45 days | This site only | Then |
| Acxiom | acxiom.com/optout/ | Name, address and a valid email (or phone or mail request) | Email confirmation | Within two weeks of your confirmation | Acxiom's marketing data products (opt-out of sale; deletion is a separate request) | Then |
| Radaris (also Rehold, Trustoria) | None (see guide) | Nothing to submit: the domains show a court-ordered transfer notice | Not applicable | Not applicable | Radaris, Rehold and Trustoria under the same New Jersey judgment | Then |
What to do first, and why
You cannot do thirty opt-outs in one evening, and you do not need to. Order them by how easily a stranger would find you there:
- Free sites that show addresses without a paywall. FastPeopleSearch and TruePeopleSearch show current addresses and phone numbers to anyone, and rank well in search results. Clear them first.
- The big brands that rank for your name. Spokeo, Whitepages, MyLife, BeenVerified and the PeopleConnect group (one request covers Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate and US Search). Search your name in quotes with your city; whichever of these appear on the first page go next.
- The lookalike free sites. USPhonebook, SearchPeopleFree and SmartBackgroundChecks use opt-out steps worded almost exactly like FastPeopleSearch’s, so once you have done one, the rest take a couple of minutes each.
- The rest, then the marketing brokers. PeopleFinders, That’s Them, FamilyTreeNow and AdvancedBackgroundChecks, then Acxiom. Acxiom sells marketing data rather than publishing a profile.
Before you start
Sites that no longer need an opt-out
Some names still appear in older opt-out lists but have changed. When we checked in October 2026:
- Radaris, Rehold and Trustoria showed a court-ordered transfer notice instead of profiles, after a New Jersey default judgment. Details in our Radaris guide.
- PeekYou: peekyou.com showed a notice that the domain is now controlled by Atlas Data Privacy Corporation, following a settled Daniel’s Law case in New Jersey, rather than a people-search site.
- Nuwber and ClustrMaps: nuwber.com and clustrmaps.com did not load at all for us. If either comes back, we will add it to the table.
Old search results for these sites can linger. Google’s Remove outdated content tool clears dead pages, and Results about you requests removal of results that show your phone number, home address or email anywhere.
If you live in California: add DROP
California’s free Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) sends one deletion request to every data broker registered with the state. It reaches the long tail of brokers no table like this one can cover. Do the direct opt-outs above as well: they are usually faster, and they cover sites whether or not they are registered.
When paying a removal service makes sense
Doing this table once takes an afternoon. Keeping it done is the harder part: listings return under new URLs, and the long tail is longer than any list. A removal service submits requests on a schedule and checks for listings that come back. It cannot remove public records at the source, and it is worth doing the top rows yourself first so you know what you are paying to avoid.
We compare Optery with DeleteMe, Incogni and others in data removal services compared. For the full free process, including what to do about public records, see how to remove your info from data broker sites. To see how exposed you are elsewhere, take the self-check.
Common questions
Is it free to opt out of data broker sites?
Yes. Every opt-out in our October 2026 table is free and none requires an account. A page that asks for payment to remove your listing is a paid service or a sales page, not the broker's opt-out.
Which data broker should I opt out of first?
Start with free sites that show addresses without a paywall and rank highly for names, such as FastPeopleSearch and TruePeopleSearch, then Spokeo, Whitepages, MyLife, BeenVerified and PeopleConnect. One PeopleConnect request covers Intelius, TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate and US Search.
How long do data broker opt-outs take?
It depends on the broker. Spokeo says 24 to 48 hours and BeenVerified usually 24 hours; FastPeopleSearch, TruePeopleSearch and similar sites say to allow 3 days; AdvancedBackgroundChecks says up to 45 days. These are the brokers' own figures from their opt-out pages in October 2026.
Will my information come back after I opt out?
Often, yes. Brokers keep receiving new public and commercial records, and a move or new phone number can create a fresh listing. Search yourself every three to four months and repeat any opt-out that is needed.
Your next step
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Best for: People who want their address and phone number off people-search sites without doing dozens of opt-outs by hand.
Not for: Anyone willing to do the opt-outs themselves for free, or whose main worry is public records: no service can remove those.
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- How to remove your info from data broker and people-search sitesPeople-search sites publish your address, phone number and relatives for anyone to find. You can remove most listings yourself for free. It takes a few hours, and it needs repeating.
- Data removal services compared: Optery vs DeleteMe vs Incogni and othersData removal services file opt-outs with data brokers for you and keep re-checking. They differ in how much proof they show, whether they take custom requests, and who they cover.
- How to remove yourself from FastPeopleSearchFastPeopleSearch's free removal starts at fastpeoplesearch.com/optout (the old /removal address redirects there). You give your name and email, click the link it sends within 24 hours, and fill in details matching your record. The site says to allow 3 days.
- How to remove yourself from SpokeoSpokeo's free opt-out page is spokeo.com/optout. You paste the URL of your listing, give an email address, and click the confirmation link. Spokeo says requests are processed in 24 to 48 hours, and no ID or payment is needed.