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IdentityIQ
What IdentityIQ is
IdentityIQ is a web-based identity protection service with monitoring for dark-web activity, bank accounts, and Social Security numbers. Its dark-web search covers hidden marketplaces, forums, and chat rooms, and the service says it monitors billions of transactions every second across more than 250,000 databases in 25 languages. It also offers identity restoration through a U.S.-based team, with financial protection available up to $1 million if identity theft occurs, and lists identity-theft insurance. Device protection covers laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices; its encrypted VPN supports up to 10 devices. Family protection can cover up to 10 dependents, including children under 18, with $25,000 of identity-theft insurance per family member. IdentityIQ says it has direct relationships with each major credit bureau, is PCI- and SOC 2-certified, and provides support from a real person. The service also describes AI scans of peer-to-peer networks and services such as Dropbox and Google Drive for sensitive information. No free plan is stated. The pricing page displays monthly plan prices and advertises 25% off annual plans.
Who it suits
IdentityIQ may suit individuals or families seeking identity monitoring, restoration support, and device protection. Its family protection is relevant to households with up to 10 dependents.
What it does well
- Monitors dark web, bank accounts, and Social Security numbers.
- Identity restoration is provided by a U.S.-based team.
- VPN supports up to 10 devices.
- Family protection supports up to 10 dependents.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- No trial or refund policy is stated.
- Secure Max is listed at $34.99 per month.
- Secure Basic is listed at $10.49 per month.
Limits
Secure Basic, Secure Plus, and Secure Pro are listed without VPN and anti-virus; Secure Basic and Secure Plus include one-bureau monitoring, while Secure Pro includes three-bureau monitoring. Secure Max supports up to 10 dependents.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Basic | billed monthly · 1-bureau credit monitoring | $10.49 a month |
| Secure Basic + VPN & Anti-Virus | billed monthly · Up to 10 devices | $8.99 a month |
| Secure Plus | billed monthly · 1-bureau credit monitoring | $13.49 a month |
| Secure Pro | billed monthly · 3-bureau credit monitoring | $23.49 a month |
| Secure Max | billed monthly · Up to 10 dependents | $34.99 a month |
As identityiq.com lists them, read 27 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the IdentityIQ website
- Review the available paid plans
- Select a monthly plan
- Create an account and provide the requested identity details
- Install the VPN or device protection where included
- Add dependents when using family protection
Verdict
IdentityIQ combines identity monitoring with restoration, insurance, and device-security features. Review the specific plan prices and included protections, since the listed plans differ in credit monitoring, VPN, anti-virus, and dependent coverage.
Questions
How much does IdentityIQ cost?
The pricing page advertises 25% off all annual plans.
Is there a free plan or trial?
No free plan is stated in the supplied plan information, and no trial or refund policy is stated.
What does the VPN cover?
The encrypted VPN supports unlimited encrypted traffic for up to 10 devices.
How many family dependents are supported?
Family protection supports up to 10 dependents, including children under 18, with $25,000 of identity-theft insurance per family member.
Which plans include credit monitoring?
Secure Basic and Secure Plus list one-bureau credit monitoring. Secure Pro lists three-bureau monitoring.
Facts from IdentityIQ's own pages
- Annual discount
- The pricing page advertises 25% off all annual plans. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Bank account monitoring
- Yes · identityiq.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Customers served
- IdentityIQ says 6 million people trust it with their identity. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Credit bureau access
- IdentityIQ has direct relationships with each major credit bureau. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Dark web monitoring
- The service searches hidden marketplaces, forums, and chat rooms for stolen personal information. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Encrypted browsing
- The device-security feature includes an encrypted VPN for internet privacy. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Family dependents
- Family protection supports up to 10 dependents, including children under 18. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Family insurance
- Family protection includes $25,000 of identity theft insurance per family member. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- File-sharing scans
- AI scans peer-to-peer networks and platforms such as Dropbox and Google Drive for sensitive information. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · identityiq.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free tier
- No free plan is stated in the supplied page text. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Identity restoration
- Yes · identityiq.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Identity-theft insurance
- Yes · identityiq.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Monitoring scale
- The service monitors billions of transactions every second across more than 250,000 databases in 25 languages. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Monthly pricing
- Plans are displayed with monthly prices ranging from $6.99 to $32.99 on the pricing page. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Restoration protection
- Financial protection is available up to $1 million if identity theft occurs. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Restoration team
- Identity restoration is provided by a U.S.-based restoration team. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Security certifications
- IdentityIQ says it is PCI- and SOC 2-certified. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- SSN monitoring
- Yes · identityiq.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 6.99 · identityiq.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Device coverage
- Device protection covers laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Human support
- Customers receive personalized support from a real person rather than a chatbot. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- Trial or refund
- No trial or refund policy is stated in the supplied page text. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
- VPN device limit
- The VPN supports unlimited encrypted traffic for up to 10 devices. · identityiq.com, 27 Sept 2026
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