How to Remove Yourself from Spokeo

Easy Difficulty Time: 5-10 minutes

Spokeo is one of the largest people search websites, aggregating data from public records, social networks, and other sources to create detailed profiles on individuals. If you value your privacy, removing yourself from Spokeo is an important step in protecting your personal information online.

Quick Link

Go to Spokeo Opt-Out Page

What Data Does Spokeo Collect?

Spokeo collects and displays a wide range of personal information, including:

- Full name and aliases
- Current and past addresses
- Phone numbers (landline and mobile)
- Email addresses
- Age and date of birth
- Family members and associates
- Social media profiles
- Property records
- Court records
- Employment history
- Photos

Step-by-Step Opt-Out Instructions

  1. Find your Spokeo listing. Go to spokeo.com and search for your name and city/state. Click on your listing to open your profile page.
  2. Copy your profile URL. Look at your browser's address bar and copy the full URL. It should look something like: spokeo.com/John-Smith/California/Los-Angeles/p123456789
  3. Go to the opt-out page. Visit spokeo.com/optout
  4. Paste your profile URL. In the text field, paste the URL you copied in step 2.
  5. Enter your email address. Spokeo will send a verification email to complete the removal.
  6. Complete the CAPTCHA. Check the reCAPTCHA box to verify you're human.
  7. Click "Remove This Listing". Submit your opt-out request.
  8. Check your email. Look for an email from Spokeo with the subject "Spokeo Opt-Out Verification". Click the confirmation link in the email.
  9. Confirm removal. After clicking the link, your listing will be queued for removal.

What to Expect After Opting Out

After completing the opt-out process:

- Your listing will typically be removed within 24-72 hours
- The removal is permanent for that specific listing
- Spokeo may recreate your profile if they obtain new data from public sources
- You should check back periodically (every 3-6 months) to ensure your information hasn't reappeared
- Consider opting out of Spokeo's data sources as well (voter records, property records, etc.) to prevent reappearing

Additional Tips

- Use a disposable email address if you're concerned about Spokeo having your email
- Search for variations of your name (maiden name, nicknames, middle name) as you may have multiple listings
- After opting out, use a search engine to find cached versions of your Spokeo page and request removal from Google
- Spokeo is just one of hundreds of data brokers - consider using a service to opt out of all of them at once

Last updated: January 13, 2026