How to Delete Your Info from Spokeo & Opt Out

Spokeo is a data broker that publishes your personal information online. This free guide shows you exactly how to remove yourself.

  • Difficulty: easy
  • Time: 24-48 hours

Spokeo opt-out page

How to opt out of Spokeo

  1. Search for your profile on Spokeo
  2. Copy the profile URL
  3. Go to optout page and paste URL
  4. Enter email and submit

Frequently asked questions

How do I delete my information from Spokeo?

To delete your information from Spokeo, open its opt-out page, search for your listing, and submit a removal request. The process takes 24-48 hours. Footprint Finder can also do this for you automatically across 25+ brokers.

Is it free to remove yourself from Spokeo?

Yes — Spokeo is legally required to honor opt-out requests at no cost. The manual process takes 24-48 hours.

How long until Spokeo removes my information?

Spokeo typically removes listings within 7–30 days of a verified opt-out request. Most brokers re-list users after 30–90 days, which is why ongoing monitoring is recommended.

Rather not do this manually?

The Spokeo opt-out above is free and takes a few minutes — but you will need to repeat it across dozens of brokers, and again every few months when they re-list you. These services handle the repetition for you:

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