Data Broker Opt-Out List: Sites to Remove Yourself From

Start with the brokers that expose the most searchable personal details: Whitepages, Radaris, Spokeo, BeenVerified, Intelius, PeopleFinders, FastPeopleSearch, Nuwber, USPhoneBook, TruthFinder, and PeopleLooker. Remove the records that show addresses or phone numbers first, then re-check because broker data can reappear after source refreshes.

Updated June 30, 2026. Source basis: current CrabClear opt-out guide inventory, public browser/curl checks for the newest removal routes, FTC people-search guidance, and Search Console signals showing opt-out guide demand around Whitepages and Radaris.

Priority	Broker or site	Best next step
High	Whitepages, Radaris, Spokeo	Remove records that expose address and phone data, then re-check duplicate listings.
High	BeenVerified, Intelius, PeopleFinders	Use official opt-out routes and watch for verification challenges.
High	FastPeopleSearch, Nuwber, USPhoneBook	Search by phone and old address as well as name.
Next	TruthFinder, PeopleLooker	Use PeopleConnect or provider-specific suppression routes where applicable.
Ongoing	Other data brokers	Run recurring scans because new sources and aliases can create fresh records.

Priority data broker opt-out list

How To Use This Opt-Out List

FTC people-search guidance screenshot used as source evidence for the data broker opt-out list — Screenshot evidence from FTC people-search guidance for the data broker opt-out list, checked on June 30, 2026.

Start with visible address and phone records

If a listing exposes your current address, phone number, relatives, or old cities, handle it before lower-risk marketing databases. Those records are the easiest for scammers, harassers, or doxxers to use.

Track each request

Keep a small log with broker name, profile URL, request date, email used, and confirmation state. That makes re-checking easier and helps you spot records that returned from new source feeds.

Run a free exposure scan before you start if you want a broader baseline, then use the opt-out guide hub as your manual checklist.

Priority 1: People-Search Sites

People-search sites are the first priority because they package personal details into easy public search results. Work through Whitepages, Radaris, Spokeo, BeenVerified, Intelius, PeopleFinders, FastPeopleSearch, Nuwber, USPhoneBook, TruthFinder, and PeopleLooker before lower-visibility databases.

Use the detailed guides for Whitepages, Radaris, Spokeo, and BeenVerified when you need step-by-step notes.

Priority 2: Duplicate Names, Phones, And Addresses

Search for old names, maiden names, common misspellings, prior cities, landline numbers, and household members. Many brokers split the same person into several public records. Removing only the first search result leaves a lot behind.

Priority 3: Search Result Cleanup

After the source page is removed or suppressed, check whether Google still shows a cached or indexed result. Google removal tools are useful after source cleanup, but they do not replace broker opt-outs. Read the Google personal information removal guide for that part of the workflow.

Browser Evidence And Screenshot Status

Browser evidence note: this list is based on the current CrabClear guide inventory and route checks from this run. Some opt-out routes returned Cloudflare or IP challenges, so screenshots were skipped for those public forms and the list links readers to official or detailed guide paths instead.

Manual Opt-Out Versus Automated Monitoring

Manual removal is useful for urgent visible records, but it is repetitive. Automated monitoring helps when records reappear, when new brokers publish similar data, or when a family has multiple people and addresses to track. Compare removal services if you want help beyond one manual pass.

A Practical Removal Order

Same-day cleanup pass

Start with the records that would create immediate harm if someone searched your name today. Current home address, mobile number, relatives, workplace hints, and old addresses are more urgent than generic marketing profiles. Handle those visible people-search records first, then move to lower-visibility broker databases. This order keeps the work useful even if you only have one hour.

Remove current address and phone records before low-detail listings.
Use official suppression pages, not mirror sites or paid report funnels.
Save confirmation emails and avoid sending extra personal documents unless required.
Re-check the same search terms after the expected processing window.

Seven-day re-check

A second pass catches duplicate records and profiles that were created from a slightly different source. Search your full name, initials, old cities, current city, landline, mobile number, and known address fragments. If a source page is gone but a search engine still shows it, then use the search engine removal route for outdated results.

Monthly monitoring

Broker cleanup is not permanent because new public records, marketing feeds, address changes, and partner refreshes can republish information. Monthly monitoring is the practical cadence for high-risk users, families, and anyone who has already experienced spam, stalking, fraud attempts, or doxxing. For lower-risk users, a quarterly check is better than assuming one cleanup pass solved the problem.

How To Know A Broker Is Worth Your Time

Not every data broker deserves the same amount of manual effort. Prioritize brokers that publish searchable pages, allow reverse-phone or address lookup, show relatives, or rank in search results for your name. Lower-risk marketing databases still matter, but they usually come after public people-search records because they are less useful to someone trying to contact, profile, or harass you quickly.

High-priority signals

The page shows a current address, phone number, relatives, or age range.
The broker page appears in search results for your name, phone number, or address.
The site has duplicate profiles under old cities, name variants, or household members.

Lower-priority signals

A broker is lower priority when it only stores non-public marketing categories, requires login before any public detail appears, or cannot be found from normal search terms. Keep it on the list, but do not let it delay urgent removals from high-visibility people-search sites. This triage approach also makes manual cleanup less frustrating because each session removes records that a real searcher could actually find.

When the list becomes too large, split it into batches: urgent public records today, duplicate records this week, and lower-visibility databases during the next monthly review. That rhythm is easier to maintain than trying to finish the whole broker ecosystem in one sitting.

Data Broker Opt-Out List FAQ

Which data broker should I remove myself from first?

Start with sites that expose current address, phone number, relatives, and old addresses. Whitepages, Radaris, Spokeo, and phone-focused sites are often the most urgent.

Is one opt-out request enough?

No. One request usually affects one broker or one profile. Search for duplicates and re-check after processing.

How often should I re-check data brokers?

Re-check after the initial processing window and then on a recurring schedule. Monthly or quarterly checks are practical for most people.

Can CrabClear handle this for me?

CrabClear can help with broader broker scans and recurring removal workflows. Start with a scan or review the pricing page.