To opt out of Nuwber, find your profile on nuwber.com, click “View Details” and copy the profile URL, then paste it into the official removal page at nuwber.com/removal/link, enter an email address and click the “Confirm request” link Nuwber emails you. The opt-out is free and takes about 15 minutes. Removal is usually complete within about 48 hours, and each profile URL needs its own request.
Nuwber (nuwber.com) is a US people search site operated by Nuwber Inc. It launched in 2015 and lets anyone search by name, phone number or address. Basic profiles are free to view without signing up, which is why “is Nuwber free” is such a common search: the free profile already shows enough to locate someone, and the site then upsells a paid background report.
Nuwber is registered as a data broker in several states, including Vermont, Oregon and Texas. Third-party removal guides cite a database of roughly 300 million people and more than 2 million Nuwber profiles indexed in Google, which is why a Nuwber page so often appears near the top when you search your own name.
One piece of background is worth knowing before you choose how to remove yourself. In March 2024, KrebsOnSecurity reported that Dimitri Shelest, the founder of the paid removal service OneRep, had founded Nuwber in 2015. Shelest then confirmed he holds an ownership stake in Nuwber while saying there is no information sharing between the two companies (KrebsOnSecurity). You do not need any paid service to opt out of Nuwber; the free route below works on its own.
How Did Nuwber Get My Information?
Nuwber compiles profiles from records that are already public or commercially available, then links them together under your name. Typical sources for sites of this kind include:
Property and deed records from county recorders and assessors
Voter registration files in states that allow commercial use
Court records: liens, judgments, bankruptcies, evictions and criminal cases
Phone directories and telecom data
Professional and business license filings
Marketing and data-broker files, plus other people search sites
You did not need to sign up for anything to appear. That is also why opting out once does not stop the underlying records from existing; it only stops Nuwber from displaying the profile it built.
What Data Nuwber Shows About You
Free profile (no sign-up)
Paid report
Full name and age or date of birth
Aliases and usernames
Current and past addresses
Full residence history
Phone numbers
Court records, evictions, foreclosures
Email addresses
Criminal records and traffic tickets
Relatives and marital status
Business records, education and work history
Neighbors
Liens, judgments and bankruptcies
Property information
Photos and social profiles
The free layer is the one to worry about most, because anyone can see it in seconds. Opting out removes the profile, and with it both the free view and the paid report built from it.
Nuwber Opt Out: Step-By-Step
These steps follow Nuwber’s official removal flow as documented in several current 2026 walkthroughs. Nuwber blocks automated access, so we could not submit a live test request while writing this guide; if a button label differs slightly, follow the same order.
Step
Action
Where
1
Search your name, city and state
nuwber.com
2
Click “View Details” on your listing (not “Get Full Report”)
Search results
3
Copy the profile URL from the address bar
Your profile page
4
Open “Remove My Info” in the footer
nuwber.com/removal/link
5
Paste the URL and click “Opt Out”
Removal page
6
Enter an email address and click “Remove”
Removal page
7
Open Nuwber’s email and click “Confirm request”
Your inbox
Step 1: Search For Your Profile
Go to nuwber.com and search under the Person tab with your first and last name, plus city and state. If prompted, accept the terms to see results. If your name is common, use the Phone or Address tab instead, which usually lands on the right record faster.
Step 2: Open The Right Record
Check the age, past cities and relatives to confirm it is you, then click the “View Details” button. Ignore the “Get Full Report” button: it leads to a paid report flow, not the profile you need.
Step 3: Copy The Profile URL
Copy the full URL from the browser’s address bar. This is what Nuwber uses to identify the record.
Step 4: Go To The Official Nuwber Removal Page
Scroll to the footer of the profile and click “Remove My Info” under Help, or go straight to nuwber.com/removal/link. This is the official Nuwber opt-out page. Avoid look-alike “Nuwber opt out official” pages run by third parties that ask for more than a URL and an email.
Step 5: Paste The URL And Click Opt Out
Paste the profile URL into the first field (it may already be filled in if you came from the footer link) and click “Opt Out.”
Step 6: Enter An Email And Click Remove
Review the details Nuwber shows to make sure it is the right record, enter an email address and click “Remove.” Use a separate privacy email if you have one; Nuwber only needs it for the confirmation link.
Step 7: Confirm The Request By Email
Open the email from Nuwber and click “Confirm request.” Without this click the request is not processed. Check spam if it does not arrive within a few minutes. A confirmation screen then says your information will be removed. Screenshot it and note the date.
Repeat For Every Profile
Each Nuwber profile has its own URL and needs its own request. Search again by each old phone number and address, and by maiden names or initials, and repeat steps 2 to 7 for every duplicate.
Other Nuwber Removal Routes
Route
When to use it
Online removal link (above)
Default for everyone; fastest
State privacy rights request (California CCPA and similar laws in other states)
You want deletion of all data Nuwber holds, not just suppression of a public profile
California DROP
California residents: one free request to every registered data broker at privacy.ca.gov/drop
Protected-person request by email, phone or mail
You are covered by an address confidentiality program or have a safety order and need Nuwber to act on documents
California’s DROP platform opened to residents in January 2026. Registered data brokers had to begin processing requests on 1 August 2026 and must check DROP at least every 45 days. Nuwber’s California registration status was not confirmed at the time of writing, so California residents should do the direct Nuwber opt-out as well rather than rely on DROP alone.
How Long Nuwber Removal Takes
Stage
Typical time
Submitting one request
About 5 minutes
Confirmation email link
Arrives within minutes; click it the same day
Profile removed from Nuwber
Usually within 48 hours of confirming, often sooner
Google result disappears
Days to weeks; faster with a Google removal request
California DROP deletion
Up to 45-day processing cycles; status can take up to 90 days to update
How To Verify Your Nuwber Removal Worked
Open the profile URL in a private window after 48 hours. A removed profile typically returns an error page (some guides report a 410 “gone” status) instead of your details.
Search Nuwber again by name, each phone number and each address to catch duplicates.
Search Google for "your name" nuwber. If a stale snippet still shows, submit the URL to Google’s Refresh Outdated Content tool.
Set up Google’s Results about you alerts so you are told when a new page with your phone, address or email appears. See our guide to removing personal information from Google.
If the profile is still live after a week, submit the request again and keep the second confirmation. Then send a short written privacy request referencing both dates.
Sites That Share Or Overlap With Nuwber
Nuwber’s opt-out does not reach any other site. The same records feed many free people search sites, and these are the ones that most often appear alongside a Nuwber result:
Nuwber has also run country versions of the site in the past (KrebsOnSecurity found domains such as nuwber.fr and nuwber.dk, now defunct). If you live outside the US, search your name plus “nuwber” to check for any regional page.
Why Nuwber Relists You And How To Keep It Off
Nuwber updates its database regularly. An opt-out suppresses the profile you submitted, but a new profile can appear when:
you move or buy property, creating a new address record;
you get a new phone number or email;
a source refresh adds a middle name or initial, so the new record does not match the suppressed one;
a relative’s profile lists you as an associated person.
To keep it off:
Recheck Nuwber every three months and after any move or number change.
Keep your log of profile URLs and confirmation dates, so a resubmission takes two minutes.
Use Google’s Results about you alerts as an early warning.
Reduce new public records: use a PO box or registered agent address on business filings, and ask whether your county offers address confidentiality.
Use a removal service that rescans Nuwber monthly if you do not want to track it yourself.
DIY Opt Out vs Paid Removal Services
Factor
DIY
Paid service
Cost
Free
Roughly $80 to $250 per person per year
Nuwber alone
15 minutes
Included in most plans
All brokers
Many hours, repeated several times a year
About 15 minutes of setup
Relisting
You track it
Rescans and resubmits
Independence
No third party involved
Check who owns the service and which brokers it covers
For Nuwber alone, DIY is quick and reliable. If your name appears on ten or more broker sites, compare providers in our guide to the top personal data removal services and our head-to-head of DeleteMe vs Incogni. Given the ownership history above, look for a provider with no stake in the brokers it removes you from.
Nuwber Opt Out Troubleshooting
Most failed Nuwber removals come down to a handful of avoidable problems. Use this table before you resubmit.
Problem
Likely cause
Fix
The removal page says the URL is invalid
You copied a search results URL or a paid report URL
Open the profile with “View Details” and copy that page’s URL
No confirmation email
Spam filtering or a typo in the address
Check spam and promotions, then resubmit with another address
The confirmation link does nothing
Link opened in a different browser or after a long delay
Submit again and click the new link straight away
Profile still live after a week
Request never confirmed, or a duplicate profile
Compare the URL with your log; resubmit and keep both confirmation dates
A new profile appeared after removal
New address, phone or name variant
Treat it as a new record and opt it out separately
Google still shows your details
Cached snippet
Use Refresh Outdated Content once the profile returns an error
Sample Privacy Request For Nuwber
If the online route keeps failing, or you live in a state with a consumer privacy law and want deletion rather than suppression, send a short written request through the contact options on Nuwber’s privacy page. Keep it brief and factual. A template you can adapt:
Subject: Data Deletion Request
I am requesting that Nuwber delete the personal information it holds about me and remove the following profile from public view: [profile URL]. I submitted an opt-out through nuwber.com/removal/link on [date] and confirmed it by email, but the profile is still visible. I am a resident of [state] and make this request under [state law, for example the California Consumer Privacy Act]. Please confirm when the request is complete. Name as shown on the profile: [name]. Contact email: [email].
Only include the details already shown on the profile. Do not send a copy of a driver’s license or Social Security number unless Nuwber’s reply explains why it is needed and the law in your state requires verification. Save a copy of what you sent and the date.
State privacy laws generally give a business 45 days to respond to a deletion request, with a possible extension. If you get no reply, you can report the issue to your state attorney general’s consumer protection office.
Nuwber Opt Out FAQ
Is The Nuwber Opt Out Official And Free?
Yes. The official route is nuwber.com/removal/link, reached from the “Remove My Info” link in Nuwber’s footer. It is free and needs only your profile URL and an email address.
What Is Nuwber And Is It Legit?
Nuwber is a real, state-registered people search company operated by Nuwber Inc. It is legal in the US because it republishes public and commercially available records, but you do not have to accept being listed.
How Did Nuwber Get My Information?
From public records such as property, court and license filings, from phone directories and from commercial data files, which it links together by name and address.
Is Nuwber Free To Use?
Basic profiles are free to view without an account. Detailed background reports cost money.
Why Didn’t I Get The Nuwber Confirmation Email?
Check spam and promotions folders and any filter rules. If nothing arrives within an hour, submit the request again with a different email address.
How Long Does Nuwber Take To Remove My Information?
Usually up to 48 hours after you click the confirmation link. Google can keep showing a cached snippet for longer.
Do I Have To Opt Out Of Each Nuwber Profile Separately?
Yes. Each profile URL is a separate record. Search by every past address and phone number to find duplicates.
Will Removing Myself From Nuwber Remove Me From Other Sites?
No. Every people search site has its own opt-out, including Whitepages, TruePeopleSearch, ClustrMaps, FamilyTreeNow and ThatsThem.
