How to Opt Out of PeopleLooker (2026)
PeopleLooker is a background-check and people-search service that compiles contact details, relative connections, address histories, and criminal record summaries from public records and commercial data sources. It is affiliated with BeenVerified and operates as a subscription-based background check service. This guide walks through the opt-out process to suppress your PeopleLooker listing.
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Why opt out of PeopleLooker?
PeopleLooker's background-check focus and affiliation with BeenVerified create specific risks. Three stand out. First, PeopleLooker sells background reports to subscribers, meaning your personal data is being actively consumed and monetized — not just passively indexed. Second, the site's criminal-record display can include arrest data without conviction context, which creates reputational risk. Third, because PeopleLooker is related to BeenVerified, the same data can appear under multiple brand names, requiring separate opt-outs for each.
Quick facts
| Type of site | Background check / people-search |
| Data shown | Name, address, phone, email, relatives, criminal records |
| Opt-out method | Online opt-out form + email verification |
| Typical removal time | Up to 72 hours |
How to opt out of PeopleLooker
- Navigate to the PeopleLooker opt-out page. Visit peoplelooker.com/opt-out. This is the dedicated suppression request form for PeopleLooker listings.
- Search for your record. Enter your full name and state to find your listing. Review the results and identify the profile that belongs to you.
- Click 'Opt Out' on your listing. Select your record and click the opt-out option to initiate the removal process.
- Enter your email address and complete the CAPTCHA. Provide a valid email address, solve the CAPTCHA, and submit the form.
- Click the confirmation link. Open the verification email from PeopleLooker and click the link to finalize your removal request.
- Verify after 72 hours. Search your name on peoplelooker.com after the processing window to confirm the listing has been suppressed.
Steps current as of 2026; if the broker has changed their flow, see their current privacy or opt-out page.
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What to expect after opting out
PeopleLooker processes confirmed removals within approximately 72 hours. Your profile will be suppressed from their search results after that window. Because PeopleLooker is related to BeenVerified, you should also submit a separate opt-out request on BeenVerified if you have not already done so. Data may resurface from public-record ingestion in the future, so periodic monitoring is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Is PeopleLooker the same as BeenVerified?
PeopleLooker and BeenVerified are related services operated under the same corporate family. However, they maintain separate databases and separate opt-out processes. You need to submit a removal request on each site individually.
Does PeopleLooker require a paid account to opt out?
No. The opt-out process at peoplelooker.com/opt-out is free and does not require a subscription or payment.
What data does PeopleLooker include in its reports?
PeopleLooker reports can include name, address history, phone numbers, email addresses, relative connections, criminal records, and more, depending on what is available in public records for your name.
How does PeopleLooker handle data for people who have changed their name?
PeopleLooker may have listings under both your current and former names. Check for listings under any previous names and submit separate opt-out requests for each.
What should I do if PeopleLooker still shows my data after 72 hours?
Contact PeopleLooker's customer support team and reference the date you submitted the opt-out and the listing URL. They should be able to manually process or escalate the removal.
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