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DuckDuckGo Personal Information Removal

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What it is

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 a month or $99.99 a year; Pro costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year. A free trial is available; there is no free plan.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The service finds and requests removal of personal details such as names and addresses from data broker sites that store and sell them.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Support
Subscribers can contact support through a form, and DuckDuckGo says Zendesk stores and facilitates support responses.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Background operation
After setup, scans and removals run in the background without the browser needing to remain open.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Confirmation email retention
DuckDuckGo says it automatically handles broker confirmation emails and deletes them within 72 hours.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Coverage
The service scans a listed set of data broker and people-search sites, including Spokeo, TruePeopleSearch, and FastPeopleSearch.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Device scope
DuckDuckGo says Personal Information Removal is designed to be set up and run on only one device.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
iOS requirement
On iOS, Background App Refresh must be enabled for the feature to work effectively.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
No guaranteed outcome
DuckDuckGo says some automated requests may fail, processing can take up to six weeks, and information may reappear.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
On-device processing
Setup information and removal requests are handled on the user's device rather than DuckDuckGo's remote servers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
One-person scope
The feature is intended for the subscriber's own information, and each person needs their own subscription.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Regional availability
Personal Information Removal is available only to U.S. residents.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
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.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Scheduled rescans
It regularly rescans supported sites and handles confirmation emails to help catch information that reappears.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Supported platforms
The subscription terms specify Personal Information Removal on DuckDuckGo's Windows or Mac desktop browser and its iOS browser.Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com

Plans and prices

Plus (monthly) $9.99 a month $9.99 a month Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Pro (monthly) $19.99 a month $19.99 a month Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Plus (yearly) $99.99 a year $99.99 a year Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com
Pro (yearly) $199.99 a year $199.99 a year Personal Information Removal is U.S.-only · one person · one device Read 4 Oct 2026 · duckduckgo.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • 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.

Limits

  • 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.

Who it suits

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.

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.

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