Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. Every opt-out on the list is free, and none of them needs a paid account. Some sites show offers along the way (a "full report", identity protection); you can ignore them.

Why did my listing come back?

People-search sites rebuild profiles from public records, phone directories and marketing lists. A move, a new phone number or a fresh batch of records can create a new listing after an old one was removed. That's why the tracker asks you to look again every few months, and why "Back again" is a status.

Is it safe to give these sites my email or phone number?

They need a way to confirm the request comes from you. Two habits help: use a separate email address just for opt-outs, and only fill in what a form actually requires. If a site asks for a photo ID, cover the ID number and photo before sending it. Most of what they ask for (name, city, phone) is already in the listing you're removing.

How long does it take?

Submitting each opt-out takes a few minutes. Removal usually follows within days; Spokeo, for example, says 24 to 48 hours. Old search-engine results can linger for a week or more after the listing itself is gone.

Will this take me out of Google results?

Removing the listing removes what the search result points to, and the result fades as Google re-crawls the page. To speed it up, Google's free "Results about you" tool lets you ask it to remove results that show your phone number, home address or email.

What do paid removal services do differently?

Services such as DeleteMe, Incogni and Optery send the same opt-out requests for you, cover more sites and re-check on a schedule, for a yearly fee. They can save time. They don't have special access, and they also need your personal details to do the work. Compare prices and what each one covers.

Why isn't Radaris on the list?

As of November 10, 2026, radaris.com shows a notice that the domain was transferred by court order to Atlas Data Privacy Corporation, under a New Jersey judgment related to Daniel's Law. There is no opt-out form to fill in. What happened and what to do.

I don't live in California. Does this still work?

Yes. The opt-outs on the list are open to everyone in the US. California's DROP request is an extra step for California residents only, and your state's privacy law may give you extra rights.

I'm worried about someone finding me. What else can I do?

Opting out helps, but listings can return. Most states run an address confidentiality program that gives you a substitute mailing address for public records; ask your secretary of state. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788) can help you plan for safety.

Why is my list empty?

Your list is saved only in the browser you made it in, so it disappears when that browser's data does. That happens when you close every private (incognito) window, when you clear cookies or site data, and in Safari on iPhone, iPad and Mac after about seven days of using Safari without opening this site. A different browser, a different device, or a Home Screen app on iPhone each has its own separate list.

We can't bring a list back, because we never had a copy. If you kept a backup file, open your tracker, choose Restore a backup, and pick the file. The tracker reminds you to back up after a few changes, and your calendar reminders bring you back before Safari's week runs out.

Does OptOutTracker see my list?

No. The tracker saves your list in your own browser, and our pages are set so the browser blocks them from sending anything to any server. See About and privacy.

My listing is gone, but it still shows up in Google. What now?

Google keeps showing its saved copy of a result until it visits the page again, which can take days or weeks. You can speed that up: right-click the result, choose Copy Link Address, and paste the link into Google's free Refresh Outdated Content tool. It works once the page itself is gone. Your name can also appear on other people's listings, as a relative or neighbor; those pages are still live, so the tool can't remove them.