DeleteMe is a paid data-removal service that finds your personal information on people-search sites, has human specialists remove it, then re-checks and sends you reports. It has been around since 2010, it costs $129 a year for one person, and it’s best for people who want human involvement and regular reports and are happy to pay more than the automated alternatives charge.
Last updated October 28, 2026. Prices come from several 2026 reviews (May to July 2026). Confirm them on DeleteMe’s site before you buy. This review is based on published pricing and independent reviews, not our own hands-on test.
What DeleteMe Does
You give DeleteMe your name, addresses, emails and phone numbers. It searches people-search sites and data brokers, submits opt-out requests, re-scans on an ongoing basis and sends you reports of what it found and removed. Compared with fully automated services, it leans more on human specialists, especially for custom removal requests.
DeleteMe Pricing
| Plan | Price for one year | Effective cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| One person | $129 | About $10.75 |
| Two people | $229 | About $9.54 per person |
| Family (up to 4) | $329 | About $6.85 per person |
DeleteMe is billed yearly or every two years. We found no monthly option, and plans renew automatically, so note your renewal date. Two-year plans cost less per month. One 2026 breakdown puts the individual two-year rate at roughly $8.71 a month.
Coverage: What the Numbers Mean
DeleteMe advertises roughly 750 sites. Independent reviewers disagree about how much of that is automatic. Security.org says DeleteMe removes data automatically from a little over a hundred sites and treats the rest as custom removals. Another 2026 review describes about 100 US-focused brokers on the standard plan and up to 750 on higher tiers. Because the figures differ, check the current number on DeleteMe’s site before you buy.
Custom removal requests, where you point DeleteMe at a specific page, are included. One 2026 breakdown gives 40 a year on the individual plan, and CyberInsider reports 40 to 60 a year depending on plan.
DeleteMe is primarily aimed at the US. It sells country-specific plans for other regions, but reviewers describe its international coverage as more limited.
What You Get
- Human-assisted removals, with specialists handling custom requests
- Ongoing re-scans, because brokers re-list people
- Reports on a regular schedule. A 2026 breakdown describes quarterly reports with removal screenshots
- Family and two-person plans
Not included: dark web monitoring, identity theft insurance and credit monitoring. If you want those, a bundle such as Aura is a different product. See our Aura review.
How Well Does DeleteMe Work?
It works in the sense that it removes listings, and reviewers who tested it generally rate it well. It doesn’t remove everything, and no service does. Listings can reappear as brokers re-collect data. We also couldn’t find an independent audit of DeleteMe’s removal claims comparable to the Deloitte assurance report Incogni published, so treat coverage numbers as the company’s claims.
The screenshots in its reports are the main way to check its work. That visibility is a real advantage over services that only show a dashboard tally.
DeleteMe Pros and Cons
Pros
- Human specialists and reports with screenshots
- Long track record
- Custom removals included in the base price
- Family plan lowers the per-person cost
Cons
- Higher price per person than automated rivals
- Yearly or two-year billing only, with automatic renewal
- Coverage figures are confusing and differ by source
- Mainly US-focused
- No extras such as monitoring or insurance
Who Should Buy DeleteMe
Good fit: you want a service with human involvement, you like seeing proof in a report, you’re covering a household of three or four, or you want custom removals without paying for a higher tier. It can also help people at risk of doxxing or cyberstalking, since both often start with an address found on a people-search site.
Look elsewhere: you want the cheapest automated option, you’d rather pay monthly, or you live outside the US and want broad regional coverage. In those cases look at our Incogni review.
Cheaper or Free Options
You can opt out of brokers yourself for free. Our guide to removing your information from the internet shows how, and California residents can send one request to every registered broker through the state’s DROP tool. See also what sites like Spokeo publish about you.
DeleteMe FAQ
Is DeleteMe legit?
Yes. It’s an established service with a long track record. The main criticisms are price and unclear coverage figures, not honesty.
How much does DeleteMe cost?
$129 a year for one person, $229 for two and $329 for a family of four, as of mid-2026. Check the site for current pricing.
Does DeleteMe have a monthly plan?
We found none. Plans are yearly or two-year.
Does it work outside the US?
It offers plans for other regions, but it’s strongest in the US.
Can I cancel?
Yes, but plans renew automatically, so cancel before your renewal date if you don’t want another year.
Sources
- Security.org, DeleteMe Review and Pricing 2026
- CyberInsider, Incogni vs DeleteMe
- PrivacyOn, DeleteMe Pricing 2026
- Norton, Is DeleteMe legit?
- PCRisk, DeleteMe review
