How to Delete Your Info from Whitepages & Opt Out
Whitepages is a data broker that publishes your personal information online. This free guide shows you exactly how to remove yourself.
- Difficulty: medium
- Time: 24-48 hours
How to opt out of Whitepages
- Search for your listing
- Click on your profile
- Request removal
- Verify via phone call
Frequently asked questions
How do I delete my information from Whitepages?
To delete your information from Whitepages, 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 Whitepages?
Yes — Whitepages is legally required to honor opt-out requests at no cost. The manual process takes 24-48 hours.
How long until Whitepages removes my information?
Whitepages 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 Whitepages 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: