Overview
DeleteMe is a personal data removal service that helps remove private information from data broker and people-search sites. It’s one of the older and better-known companies in the data removal market, competing directly with Incogni, OneRep, Kanary, Optery and Malwarebytes Personal Data Remover.
For UK readers, the key question is whether DeleteMe is useful outside the US-focused data broker ecosystem. DeleteMe is a serious service, but UK users should check coverage carefully before buying, because many data removal tools are still strongest in the United States.
Pricing
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| Plan | Term | Total Price | Effective Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | |||
| 24 Months | $209.00 | $8.71/mo | |
| 12 Months | $129.00 | $10.75/mo | |
| 2 People | |||
| 24 Months | $349.00 | $14.54/mo | |
| 12 Months | $229.00 | $19.08/mo | |
| Family (4 People) | |||
| 24 Months | $499.00 | $20.79/mo | |
| 12 Months | $329.00 | $27.42/mo | |
All prices include VAT where applicable. "Effective Monthly" divides the total price by the term length plus any free months included, so plans with different contract lengths and promotions can be compared fairly.
What DeleteMe Does
DeleteMe searches for your personal information on data broker and people-search sites, submits removal requests and provides periodic reports. Its support page says a standard subscription removes personal information from 50+ data broker and people-search sites, with ongoing monitoring, re-removals and four privacy reports per year.
DeleteMe’s public site says it continuously scrubs private information such as phone numbers and addresses from data broker sources rather than deleting Google results directly. This distinction matters, Google usually displays information from other websites, so to remove the result properly, the source must be addressed first.
Why Data Removal Matters
Data brokers collect and sell personal information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, relatives, property details, interests and demographic information. That data can support spam, scams, phishing, doxxing and unwanted marketing.
A data removal service doesn’t make you invisible, it reduces exposure from specific brokers. That’s still useful, especially if your home address or phone number is easy to find.
How DeleteMe Works
The typical process is simple: you create an account, provide the information needed to identify your records, authorise DeleteMe to act on your behalf, then receive reports as records are removed.
The value is time saving. You can make manual opt-out requests yourself, but every broker has a different process, some require forms, some require verification, and some republish later. DeleteMe manages that repetitive work.
Reporting
DeleteMe’s reports are one of the product’s main benefits. Data removal can feel invisible because you’re waiting for third parties to act, periodic reports help show which records were found, which were removed, and which may need continued monitoring.
DeleteMe vs Incogni
Incogni is simpler and often cheaper, with a strong automated approach and clear family options. DeleteMe has a longer brand history and a more hands-on reputation, but can be more expensive. Coverage differs, so the better choice depends on country, broker list, reporting preference and budget.
For UK users, Incogni may be more obviously international. DeleteMe should be checked carefully for UK coverage before purchase.
Advantages
- Experience : one of the best-known data removal services.
- Reporting : regular privacy reports make progress easier to understand.
- Ongoing removals : data broker information can reappear, so repeated monitoring matters.
- Focus : not trying to be antivirus, VPN and password manager; it’s a data removal service.
Disadvantages
- Cost : often more expensive than simpler competitors.
- Coverage : check whether the broker list matches your country and exposure.
- No magic deletion : it cannot remove everything from the internet or erase dark web data.
- Removal takes time : results aren’t instant.
Who Should Use DeleteMe?
DeleteMe is best for users with visible personal information on broker sites who want a managed service rather than manual opt-outs, especially useful for public-facing professionals, business owners, landlords, journalists and people concerned about doxxing. UK users should compare it with Incogni and Malwarebytes Personal Data Remover before buying.
Verdict
DeleteMe is a credible data removal service with a long history and useful reporting. It isn’t the cheapest, and it may be more US-focused than some UK users need, but it remains an important service to review because it’s a direct competitor to Incogni. If your personal information is widely available online and you want a managed broker removal service, DeleteMe is worth comparing.
