Remove Information from the Internet
Harmful or unwanted content online can damage your reputation, your career and your business. Defamation Defenders removes it for you — false and defamatory content, personal information, negative articles and reviews, social media posts, images and videos — from the websites that published it and from Google, Bing and Yahoo search results. Start with a free, confidential review and a money-back guarantee on every removal we agree to take on.
- Free, confidential review
- Money-back guarantee
- Removed from the site and from search engines
- Ongoing monitoring available
Can you really remove information from the internet?
Yes, in many cases. Most unwanted content can be taken down at the source — through removal requests to website owners, platform-policy reports, DMCA takedown notices for content you own, or legal action when content is defamatory. Once the source is gone, we make sure the pages and images drop out of Google, Bing and Yahoo.
When something truly can't be removed, it can usually be de-indexed from search engines or pushed down with search result suppression, so it stops showing up when someone searches your name or your business.
Why unwanted content doesn't go away on its own
Websites, data brokers and search engines have every reason to keep content about you online. Without action, it can follow you for years.
It ranks for your name
Employers, customers, landlords and partners search your name or business. Whatever ranks first becomes their first impression.
It spreads
Articles, posts, mugshots and personal data get copied to other sites. Remove one and Google may simply rank the next copy.
It costs you
False claims, bad reviews and exposed personal details cost jobs, customers and peace of mind — and can put your safety at risk.
What we can remove from the internet
We remove a wide range of harmful and unwanted content. Choose a category to learn more.
Defamation & false claims
False or damaging statements about you or your business on websites, blogs and forums.
Personal information
Phone numbers, addresses and other private details on people-search sites, data brokers and public forums.
Negative news articles
Damaging, outdated or misleading news stories and police blotter reports.
Mugshots & public records
Booking photos, old court cases, criminal background records and voter information.
Reviews & complaints
Unfair, fake or misleading reviews and complaint-site posts that hurt your business.
Social media posts
Harmful posts, comments, images and videos on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and more.
Images, videos & leaked content
Unauthorized photos and videos, non-consensual intimate images and leaked creator content.
Cheater & gossip sites
Posts on cheater-report and gossip sites built to rank for your name.
Search engine results
De-indexing of personal, defamatory or misleading links from Google, Bing and Yahoo.
How different types of content get removed
The right method depends on what the content is and where it's published. Here's how the most common situations are handled.
| Type of content | Removable? | Typical path |
|---|---|---|
| Personal information on people-search and data broker sites | Yes | Removal and opt-out requests to each site, then search engine cleanup |
| Mugshots on commercial mugshot websites | Yes | Removal from the site plus Google and Bing — see mugshot removal |
| Photos, videos or text you own the rights to | Usually | DMCA takedown notices to the site and its host |
| Posts that break platform rules (social media, Reddit, review sites) | Often | Policy-based removal requests to the platform |
| Defamatory articles, blogs and posts | Often | Removal request to the publisher; court orders where applicable |
| News articles | Often | Editorial removal request — see news article removal |
| Government and court record pages | Sometimes | Publisher requests, applicable court orders, or search visibility options — see Justia removal services for case-specific guidance. |
| Content that can't be taken down | No | Push it down with search result suppression |
How our content removal process works
Fast, confidential and results-oriented — and we keep you updated at every step.
Free consultation
Send us the links. We assess the content and give you a firm quote and timeline — no obligation.
We find every copy
We search for every instance tied to your name or business so nothing gets left behind.
The right removal method
We choose the fastest path: direct requests, platform policies, DMCA takedown notices or court orders.
Removal execution
We deal directly with website administrators, social platforms and search engines — you don't have to.
Search engine cleanup
Once the source is gone, we clear cached pages and images from Google, Bing and Yahoo.
Ongoing monitoring
Optional monitoring catches new copies or new harmful content early, before it spreads.
Can I remove information from the internet myself?
Sometimes. If you have the time, here's where to start:
- Contact the website owner. Ask politely for removal and explain why the content is false, outdated or private.
- Use opt-out forms. Most people-search and data broker sites have one — but there are hundreds of them, and listings often come back.
- Report it to the platform. Social media and review sites remove content that breaks their rules.
- Use Google's removal tools. Google accepts requests to remove certain personal information and outdated results.
Why people hire us instead
Most people who try it themselves get no reply, get turned down, or remove one copy only to find three more. Site owners and platforms respond differently to a specialist who knows their policies and the right way to ask — and we handle the search engine cleanup that DIY requests usually miss.
Our guarantee: after your free review, we tell you exactly what we can remove and what it costs. If we can't complete the removal we agreed to, you get your money back.
Why people choose us to remove information from the internet
Money-back guarantee
You get a firm quote before any work begins, and a full refund if we can't complete the removal we agreed to.
10+ years of removal experience
We've spent more than a decade building working relationships with site operators, platforms and publishers.
Complete cleanup
We remove every copy we can find and clear it from search engines — not just the one link you sent us.
Confidential and stress-free
Your case is handled privately from start to finish. Flexible payment options, including all major credit cards and Zelle.
Content removal FAQs
What kind of information can be removed from the internet?
Most types of harmful or unwanted content: defamatory posts and articles, personal information on people-search and data broker sites, mugshots and public records, negative reviews and complaints, social media posts, images and videos, and links in Google, Bing and Yahoo search results. Send us the links and we'll tell you exactly what can be removed.
Can you remove information from Google?
Yes. Once content is removed from the website that published it, we make sure the cached page and images are cleared from Google, Bing and Yahoo. When the source can't be removed, we can often have the link de-indexed from Google or pushed down with search result suppression.
How long does content removal take?
It depends on the type of content and where it's published. Many removals, like mugshots on commercial mugshot sites, are complete in 7–10 business days. News articles, government records and removals that require legal action can take longer. You'll get a timeline for your specific case with your quote.
How much does it cost to remove information from the internet?
Pricing depends on what needs to be removed, how many sites it appears on and which removal method is required. We give you a firm, guaranteed quote after a free review — no obligation, and no work begins until you approve it.
What if the content comes back?
Mugshot-site pages we remove are guaranteed to stay down. If a news article we've removed ever reappears, we'll remove it again at no additional cost. For personal information and data broker listings, which often reappear, ongoing monitoring catches new copies early.
What if the content can't be removed?
If something can't be taken down at the source, we can usually de-index it from search engines or push it down with search result suppression and online reputation management, so it no longer shows up when people search for you.
Is the process confidential?
Yes. Your case is handled privately from start to finish, and we never publicize who we work with.
Get a free price estimate
No matter what kind of unwanted information exists about you online, our content removal specialists are ready to help. Tell us what you want removed and we'll send you a firm quote and a guaranteed timeline — no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 1-800-785-1749 (Mon–Sat, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
- Firm quote before any work begins
- Money-back guarantee
- 100% confidential