See what Google already knows about you.
This tool builds targeted Google searches — called dorks — to surface the personal information already indexed about a person online. Use it on yourself to understand your digital footprint.
Suggested searches
0 queriesClick Search to open a query in a new tab. After looking, mark it as Hits found or No hits — the exposure score updates automatically.
Next: check the sites Google can't see
Google Dorks show what's indexed publicly. Many people-search databases block Google from crawling their profiles, so you have to search each one directly. Your info from above will carry over — no retyping.
Take the next step: remove what you found
You now have a list of places your info shows up. These two resources handle the cleanup — use them together.
IntelTechniques Personal Data Removal Workbook
A free, meticulously maintained PDF workbook by OSINT expert Michael Bazzell. It lists the direct opt-out URL, email address, or form for hundreds of data brokers and people-search sites — everywhere you likely saw a hit in the queries above.
Open the workbook →Optery
Optery scans 300+ people-search sites and shows you exactly which ones expose your name, address, phone, and relatives — with screenshots of each listing. The free tier gives you the full exposure report; paid tiers automate the removal requests on your behalf.
- Free exposure report — see all listings across 300+ brokers in one dashboard.
- Actual screenshots of every profile so you can verify the info before requesting removal.
- Automated removal on paid plans (roughly $4–$25/mo) — they file the opt-outs and monitor for re-listings.
- Ongoing monitoring — data brokers re-add your info constantly. Optery re-checks monthly.
- Manual DIY option — even on the free plan you can download opt-out instructions per broker.
What is a Google dork?
A Google dork is a search query that uses operators like site:, intext:, filetype:, and quoted phrases to force Google to return only very specific results. Investigators, journalists, and security researchers use them to surface information that isn't obvious from a normal search.
"exact phrase"Match the phrase exactlysite:example.comOnly results from one siteintext:wordWord must appear in the page textfiletype:pdfOnly PDFs (or docx, xlsx, csv…)-wordExclude a termORMatch either termRemove a result directly from Google
If one of the searches you ran turned up personal info you want gone, Google has a built-in removal request right on the result itself. It's the fastest path — no separate form, no login gymnastics.
- Open the Google search result that shows the personal info you want removed. Do this while signed into your Google account.
- Find the three vertical dots (⋮) next to the result's URL, just above the page title. On mobile they're on the right side of the result card.
- Click the three dots to open the About this result panel.
- Scroll down inside that panel and click Remove result (sometimes labeled “Remove this result” or “Ask Google to remove your personal info”).
- Pick the reason that fits — “It contains my personal info” is the most common. Google will then ask which type (phone, address, email, doxxing, etc.).
- Fill in the short form and submit. You'll get an email confirming the request, then a follow-up (usually within a few days to a couple weeks) with the decision.
Reduce your exposure
- Opt out of people-search sites (Spokeo, BeenVerified, WhitePages, Radaris, MyLife, TruePeopleSearch, FastPeopleSearch, FamilyTreeNow).
- Tighten privacy settings on every social account — especially Facebook, LinkedIn, and Venmo.
- Never reuse a username across accounts you want to keep separate.
- Search your phone number and email quarterly — remove anything you didn't intend to publish.
- Use Google's Results About You tool to request removal of personal info from Search.