Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026

DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal

1Runs oniOS, Mac, Windows
2Costsfree trial · paid from $8.33/mo
3Broker coverage49 sites
4Recurring monitoringYes
5Removal frequencyperiodic
6Family coverageNo
7Request handlingautomated
8Identity types coveredindividual

8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: duckduckgo.com

Overview

DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal searches supported data broker and people-search sites for personal details such as names and addresses, then sends requests to remove them. Its listed coverage includes Spokeo, TruePeopleSearch and FastPeopleSearch, among 49 sites. The service periodically rescans sites and handles broker confirmation emails to help catch information that returns. DuckDuckGo says setup information and removal requests are handled on the subscriber’s device, and confirmation emails are deleted within 72 hours. After setup, scans and removals run in the background. The service is limited to U.S. residents, one person per subscription and one device. It works through DuckDuckGo’s Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser; iOS users need Background App Refresh enabled for effective operation. It cannot remove information from sources including social media, government databases, public records, news articles or image databases. Requests may fail, processing can take up to six weeks, and information may reappear. 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. A free trial is available; there is no free plan.

Who it is for

This service suits U.S. residents who want recurring removal requests for their own details on supported broker sites. It is limited to one person and one device per subscription.

What is good

Covers 49 broker and people-search sites.
Periodically rescans supported sites.
Removal requests are handled on the user's device.
Runs scans in the background after setup.

What to know first

Available only to U.S. residents.
Each subscription covers one person and one device.
Requests may fail or take up to six weeks.
Cannot remove information from public records or social media.

Verdict

The service automates removal requests and recurring scans across its supported sites, with on-device handling described by DuckDuckGo. Its coverage is limited, and removals are not guaranteed.

DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal plans and pricing

All plans

Plus (monthly) $9.99/mo $9.99 a month Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026

Pro (monthly) $19.99/mo $19.99 a month Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026

Plus (yearly) $99.99/yr $99.99 a year Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026

Pro (yearly) $199.99/yr $199.99 a year Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on data removal services

Free plan: Noduckduckgo.com
Paid from: $9.99/moduckduckgo.com
Broker coverage: 49 sitesduckduckgo.com
Recurring monitoring: Yesduckduckgo.com
Removal frequency: periodicduckduckgo.com
Family coverage: Noduckduckgo.com
Request handling: automatedduckduckgo.com
Identity types covered: individualduckduckgo.com

Facts

Purpose: The service finds and requests removal of personal details such as names and addresses from data broker sites that store and sell them.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Scheduled rescans: It regularly rescans supported sites and handles confirmation emails to help catch information that reappears.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
On-device processing: Setup information and removal requests are handled on the user's device rather than DuckDuckGo's remote servers.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Confirmation email retention: DuckDuckGo says it automatically handles broker confirmation emails and deletes them within 72 hours.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Coverage: The service scans a listed set of data broker and people-search sites, including Spokeo, TruePeopleSearch, and FastPeopleSearch.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Regional availability: Personal Information Removal is available only to U.S. residents.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
One-person scope: The feature is intended for the subscriber's own information, and each person needs their own subscription.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Device scope: DuckDuckGo says Personal Information Removal is designed to be set up and run on only one device.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported platforms: The subscription terms specify Personal Information Removal on DuckDuckGo's Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Removal limits: The service cannot remove information from sources such as social media, government databases, public records, news articles, voter or property records, or image databases.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
No guaranteed outcome: DuckDuckGo says some automated requests may fail, processing can take up to six weeks, and information may reappear.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Background operation: After setup, scans and removals run in the background without the browser needing to remain open.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
iOS requirement: On iOS, Background App Refresh must be enabled for the feature to work effectively.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support: Subscribers can contact support through a form, and DuckDuckGo says Zendesk stores and facilitates support responses.duckduckgo.com · 4 Oct 2026