Published August 27, 2024 
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Nuwber opt out: comprehensive guide to removing your data [2024]
| Removal difficulty | Low |
| Profile is removed within | 2 days |
| Manual submission | around 15 min |
| Removal requirements | email account |
What is Nuwber?
Nuwber.com is a people-search engine that pulls personal data from public records, social networks, other data brokers, and a variety of other sources. The site exposes such sensitive details as first and last names, aliases, date of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, current and past addresses, census data, social media profiles, property information, and much more.
Nuwber is not a consumer reporting agency (as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act) so it can’t be used to make decisions about credit granting or denial, insurance underwriting, housing and renting, employment, and similar purposes. However, since you never know why someone is searching for your information and what intentions they have, it’s better to opt out of Nuwber.com.
To remove your information from Nuwber, you don’t need to have a subscription or make any payments. You are required to submit an opt-out request on their website and verify it via email.
DISCLAIMER: Onerep founder has an ownership stake in Nuwber; his expertise in data brokerage and people search allowed to create the most efficient tool for the removal of data from people-search sites. The companies are operated separately and there is no financial overlap between them.
How to opt out of Nuwber
In short:
- Go to Nuwber.com
- Search for your record
- Find your record among the search results and open it
- Follow the ‘Nuwber opt out’ link at the bottom of the page
- Submit the record URL
- Submit your email address
- Follow the confirmation link in your email
Step-by-step removal and opt-out Nuwber guide
Step 1: Navigate to Nuwber.com
In order to start your removal process, go to Nuwber.
Step 2: Look your record up
Enter your first and last name as well as city and state in the appropriate search fields and click the “Search” button.
Step 3: Agree to the Terms & Conditions
If prompted, read the terms, check the box in the “I Agree” button, and then click on the button itself.
Step 4: Find and open your record
Scroll through the search results to locate your record. Pay attention to age, relatives, and previous locations. Once you find your listing, click on “View Details.”
Step 5: Find the opt-out link and click on it
Make sure this is truly your listing by checking all the provided details. Then scroll the page to the bottom, locate the “Control your listing” section, and click on the “Nuwber opt out” link.
Step 6: Click the “Opt out” button to submit the listing URL
After step 5 you will be taken to the opt-out page that should already contain the URL of your record. In case the URL isn’t there, go back to the previous step and copy it. To proceed, click the red “Opt out” button.
Step 7: Enter your email and press the “Remove” button
Check the personal details provided on the appearing page to make sure the information is correct. Then enter your email address and click the “Remove” button.
Step 8: Verify your opt-out request via email
Go to your inbox and find an email from Nuwber. Open it and click on the “Confirm request” button to complete the opt-out process.
Your opt-out request has been submitted. You will now receive an email confirmation.
Note that if you find several relevant listings under your name, you need to repeat the opt-out process for every one of them separately since each has a unique URL.
Remember that Nuwber often updates its databases, so you need to go back from time to time and check if any additional listings haven’t appeared.
Note that it might take time for Google to update its indexes and your record might still be present in the search results even after opting out. The record page might already be removed and show the 410 error upon clicking on it but the preview will be visible on Google. If that happens, leave a request via Google’s tool for removing outdated content.
How to contact Nuwber directly
Nuwber Opt Out Phone Number
If you are looking to contact Nuwber with any concerns or questions you have, call their toll-free number at (844) 912-1292.
Nuwber Opt Out Email
You can also send them an email to [email protected], or fill out and submit the contact form on their website. Alternatively, send mail to Nuwber, Inc., 700 North Fairfax Street, Suite 614, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Your data is still exposed on other brokers
Although you have completed the Nuwber opt-out, there are many other people-search websites exposing your data. While removing yourself from Nuwber.com takes you in the right direction, it isn’t enough to keep your data private.
We recommend that you do these five first:
- How to remove yourself from SmartBackgroundChecks.com
- How to remove yourself from FastPeopleSearch.com
- How to remove yourself from Whitepages.com
- How to remove yourself from ClustrMaps.com
- How to remove yourself from MyLife.com
Go through this list and send opt-out requests manually to each data broker, or subscribe to Onerep to remove records automatically from 208 sites with just a few clicks.
Why remove yourself from Nuwber
We recommend you remove yourself from Nuwber.com first-hand as your data’s visibility is at its highest on this site:
- Site visits: around 2.7 mln people look someone’s personal information up on Nuwber each month.(1)
- Massive database: Nuwber stands out for its massive database of 300 million people, 118 million addresses, and 325 million phone numbers.
- Information exposed:
- Nuwber exposes names, age, and DOB, current and past addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, relatives, marital status, neighbors, and property info for free with no sign-up required.
- A paid report reveals aliases, more contact data, usernames, residence history, images, business records, education, professional background, court records, evictions, foreclosures, criminal records, traffic tickets, and many more sensitive data points.
- Exposure on Google: Google has already indexed over 2.3 mln Nuwber profiles making your data easier to find through its search.(2)
Sources:
1 – Silmilarweb
2 – Google
Who sees your data on Nuwber
| Demographic group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Male | 43.09% |
| Female | 56.91% |
| 18–24 years old | 5.66% |
| 25–34 years old | 14.92% |
| 35–44 years old | 18.25% |
| 45–54 years old | 21.62% |
| 55–64 years old | 24.26% |
| 65+ years old | 15.29% |
About Nuwber
- Founded: 2014
- Headquarters: 700 North Fairfax Street, Suite 614, Alexandria, VA
- Number of employees: 11 – 50
- Website URL: nuwber.com
- Contact email: [email protected]
- Phone number: (844) 912-1292
Nuwber quick links
FAQ
How do I get my information off of Nuwber?
The quickest way to remove your listing from Nuwber.com is to go to their website, locate and open your record, scroll to the bottom of the record, and follow the "Nuwber opt-out" link. Next, you will need to provide an email address to receive an opt-out verification email. Open the email and click on the verification link to complete the request.
Is Nuwber a legitimate site?
Nuwber.com is a legit site. They gather their data from open sources like public databases and social media sites, which makes their operations legal. However, many online reviews state that data on Nuwber is either incorrect or outdated.
What is the processing time for an opt-out request from Nuwber?
Nuwber.com takes up to 48 hours to process an opt-out request. However, most records are usually deleted right after you follow the removal link. It is recommended to double-check after a couple of days to see if your record has been removed. The Nuwber opt-out process itself takes around 15 minutes.
Can you explain how Nuwber obtained my personal information?
Nuwber.com gathers data from a wide range of publicly open resources including social media accounts, phone directories, and government public records. Nuwber also pulls data from third-party sources and other people-search websites.
If there are multiple listings in the Nuwber database, what should be done?
If you find several relevant listings on Nuwber.com, perform the removal process for each one separately. Each record has its unique URL and Nuwber allows opting out only one URL at a time.
Is Nuwber authorized to utilize my information?
Since Nuwber.com collects information from publicly available sources, it doesn’t break any laws by sharing it. Being a people-search site, Nuwber functions in a similar way to phone books or courthouses. Moreover, Nuwber claims to comply with all the legal requirements.
Can you provide information on additional people-search websites?
There are over 200 people-search sites that may share your personal info. The major ones are Whitepages.com, Spokeo.com, MyLife.com, and Truthfinder.com. Each one has a unique record removal process. However, opting out of major data brokers only will not get you online privacy. It is important to remove your information from every people-search site that publishes your info.
Dimitri is a tech entrepreneur and CEO at Onerep. He is keen on sharing his expertise in cybersecurity and privacy matters and is regularly published on various platforms.