People search · Opt-out guide
How to remove yourself from Whitepages
Whitepages is one of the largest people-search sites, exposing addresses, phone numbers, age, and relatives.
24 hours – 7 days
Moderate
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What Whitepages exposes about you
Opt out of Whitepages in 5 steps
- 1
Find your listing on Whitepages and copy its URL.
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Visit whitepages.com/suppression-requests and paste the URL.
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Confirm the listing is yours and select a removal reason.
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Provide a phone number — Whitepages calls or texts a verification code.
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Enter the code to confirm and submit your suppression request.
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Remove me automatically — freeWhitepages opt-out FAQ
Is it free to opt out of Whitepages?
Yes. Whitepages is legally required to honor opt-out requests at no cost. Submitting the request yourself is free; it typically takes 24 hours – 7 days to process.
How long does Whitepages take to remove my data?
Whitepages usually completes removals within 24 hours – 7 days after you confirm your request.
Will my information come back on Whitepages?
Often, yes. Data brokers re-acquire information from new public records and re-list people they previously removed. You should re-check every few months — or use a service like Eraze that monitors and re-removes automatically.
Does Whitepages require my ID to opt out?
No. Whitepages does not require a photo ID — you only confirm the request by email or phone.