DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal searches supported data broker and people-search sites for personal details such as names and addresses, then submits automated removal requests. Its listed coverage includes 49 sites, among them Spokeo, TruePeopleSearch, and FastPeopleSearch. The service periodically scans those sites again and handles broker confirmation emails to help identify information that returns. DuckDuckGo says setup details and removal requests are processed on the subscriber’s device, and confirmation emails are deleted within 72 hours. After setup, scans and requests run in the background. The service is available to U.S. residents and is intended for one person on one device per subscription. It works in DuckDuckGo’s Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser; iOS users need Background App Refresh enabled for effective operation. A free trial is available, with no free plan. Plus costs 9.99 USD per month or 99.99 USD per year; Pro costs 19.99 USD per month or 199.99 USD per year. Requests can fail, processing may take up to six weeks, and details may reappear. The service does not remove information from sources such as social media, government databases, public records, news articles, voter or property records, or image databases.
Who it is for
It suits U.S. residents who want recurring, automated removal requests for their own details on supported data broker and people-search sites. Each subscriber needs an individual subscription and a single setup device; supported browsers are DuckDuckGo’s Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser.
What is good
- Covers 49 broker and people-search sites.
- Periodically rescans supported sites for returning information.
- Handles broker confirmation emails and deletes them within 72 hours.
- Requests and setup information are handled on the user’s device.
- Scans and requests run in the background after setup.
What to know first
- Available only to U.S. residents.
- Each subscription covers one person and one device.
- Does not cover social media, public records, or image databases.
- Requests may fail, take up to six weeks, or be followed by reappearance.
Verdict
Choose DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal if you are a U.S. resident seeking recurring, automated requests for your own information across supported broker sites. Look elsewhere if you need coverage for public records, social media, or other excluded sources, or coverage for multiple people or devices.
Get started with DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal
- Start a free trial or choose a Plus or Pro plan.
- Use DuckDuckGo’s Windows or Mac desktop browser, or its iOS browser.
- Set up the feature on one device for your own information.
- On iOS, enable Background App Refresh for effective operation.
Limits to know first
The service is limited to one U.S. resident and one device per subscription. It excludes sources including social media, government databases, public records, news articles, voter or property records, and image databases; requests can fail, take up to six weeks, and information may return.
Questions about DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal
How much does it cost?
Plus costs 9.99 USD per month or 99.99 USD per year. Pro costs 19.99 USD per month or 199.99 USD per year.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan, but a free trial is available.
Where is the service available?
Personal Information Removal is available only to U.S. residents.
Which platforms does it support?
It works in DuckDuckGo’s Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser. On iOS, Background App Refresh must be enabled for effective operation.
Can one subscription cover a family or multiple devices?
No. It is intended for one person, and each person needs their own subscription. It is designed to be set up and run on one device.
What happens to confirmation emails?
DuckDuckGo says it handles broker confirmation emails automatically and deletes them within 72 hours.
DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal plans and pricing
All plansCompared on data removal services
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- $9.99/mo
- Broker coverage
- 49 sites
- Recurring monitoring
- Yes
- Removal frequency
- periodic
- Family coverage
- No
- Request handling
- automated
- Identity types covered
- individual
