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Looking at 79 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers are highly satisfied with the service provided, noting its effectiveness in removing personal information from various data brokers and reducing their online footprint. Reviewers appreciate the detailed reports and screenshots that prove the successful removal of their data, making the process transparent and reassuring. The user experience is often described as easy to use and navigate, with many finding the dashboard clear and informative. Many recommend the service for its efficiency and the peace of mind it offers in managing online privacy. However, some people were dissatisfied with the ongoing presence of their information online even after using the service, and a few mentioned issues with the login process and CAPTCHA. There were also comments about the service being slow compared to other options and concerns about the service's efficiency.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've personally had great results from the AI Optery removal of my personal information. I liked it enough to subscribe to my second year with Optery. It is worth it in my opinion nowadays with data b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Optery saved me tons of time! Removing one's information from the internet is a huge task and Optery does a great job. They even provide the proof of their success via screen shots of before and aft... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far, after a few months, I've seen good success. I've seen a significant reduction in search returns and my footprint. The process takes time and is not a One-and-done because companies continue to... See more

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Company details

  1. Security Service

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With Optery, you can remove yourself from hundreds of data brokers that are posting and selling your home address, phone number, email and other private information on the internet. Optery serves both consumers and businesses. Optery was awarded "Editors' Choice" by PCMag.com as the most outstanding product in its category for three years in a row in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and Fast Company awarded Optery the "Next Big Things in Tech" for Security and Privacy in 2023. Optery prevents phishing and social engineering, identity theft and fraud, online stalking and harassment, doxxing, and prevents people's private information from showing up in Google search results. Anyone can create a free account to receive a personalized Exposure Report with live screenshots summarizing where your information is being posted and sold online. Optery then provides free tools for self-service removals, or you can upgrade to a paid plan, and Optery will remove the profiles for you. If you have any concerns regarding your Optery account, please send us an email at support@optery.com we'll work hard to resolve your concerns right away.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

198 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2 Year Customer

I've been using Optery for about 2 years now. I have searched for my name everywhere and I can't find it. I'm also getting less spam calls, less spam emails and less physical mail. I know it is working! It takes time but this works!

July 17, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thanks so much for your positive review and for being a loyal Optery customer! We're glad that you've seen a decrease in spam since using our services. Your patience throughout the process is appreciated, and we're here to help if you have any questions. Thanks again for choosing Optery!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Operty is a total scam

Operty is a total scam
They only work with made up brokers, that they have a relationship with. They have you sign up for months and never actually remove anything.

June 29, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Hi there! We're so sorry to hear that you are not happy with your experience. The list of data brokers we cover are on our website (https://www.optery.com/pricing/#data-brokers-we-cover). Optery does not have, and has never in the past had any financial relationship or affiliate partnership with any data broker. We also provide live before and after screenshots proving to you where we found and removed your profiles. We're reaching out to you so we can look into your account further! You are also welcome to message us at support@optery.com.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They do what they say they can.

Great site. Very honest

July 9, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience about Optery! It truly means a lot to us that you find our service honest and effective. We're always looking for ways to improve, so if you ever have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to let us know. 

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been using Optery for 7 months now and…

Been using Optery for 7 months now and I am very satisfied. Most of my info has been taken off all people's search, and phone number search sites. I have used a few other search removal sites and I find Optery to be the best. Keep up the good work Optery!

July 2, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're happy to hear that Optery has helped you take control of your online presence. We work hard to deliver the best results for our users, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We'll continue working hard to keep your information private.

If you ever have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I found my info on a place that was…

I found my info on a place that was shown to be removed. I clicked on it and Bingo.......there I showed up.
Not okay. What am I paying for?

June 19, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Hi there! Thank you for flagging this and we're sorry you're encountering an issue with a removal! We have sent you an email so we can investigate your question about a specific data broker further. Please note that you can flag any Removals Issue in your account following these instructions! (https://help.optery.com/en/article/how-do-i-report-an-exposed-profile-or-removals-issue-that-optery-has-incorrectly-marked-removed-not-found-1d7rcth/) Looking forward to hearing from you so we can resolve this for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service got a bunch of stuff…

Great service got a bunch of stuff removed.

June 14, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad to hear that you've noticed a significant amount of your information removed.

Please feel free to contact our customer support if you need any assistance. Thank you for choosing Optery!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Could not find proof my name was…

Could not find proof my name was removed from any sites but did get a notice about the dark web from my credit agency, was told operty does not deal with dark web issues or hackers

June 14, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Hi there! We've been able to look into your account and your plan includes a Removal Report every 90 days with before-and-after screenshots of your removals progress. Additionally, when you log into your app, your Dashboard will show a gallery of live screenshots showing where your information was found and removed from the sites we cover (https://www.optery.com/pricing/#data-brokers-we-cover). Please note that we do not remove information from the dark web (https://help.optery.com/en/article/does-optery-remove-information-from-the-dark-web-1kf4qvc/) as this information is placed by dishonorable hackers and scammers. We're here at support@optery.com if we can help you with any other questions or concerns!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seems legit to me so far

Seems legit to me so far, I just finished 30 day trial with removing me from a ton of websites. We'll see if my scam emails and phone calls go down.

June 12, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're pleased that you're already noticing results after 30 days with Optery. We're optimistic that our data broker coverage will contribute to reducing unwanted phone calls, texts, and emails.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance. Thank you for choosing Optery!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unwanted personal information removal

Unwanted personal information removal. The service works on miscellaneous websites.

May 4, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad you've found value in our services, and our team is happy to hear your feedback.

If there's anything else we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing Optery!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

As a single mom who broke her hip last…

As a single mom who broke her hip last year and had lots of scammers and fraud to deal with since then, I was happy to get help removing my name and address off the web. I am also divorced and do not use my husband's name, but our credit is still mixed up almost 20 years after our divorce! Optery fixed the wrong name situation.

May 27, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced, but we're grateful for the opportunity to assist you in removing your personal information from the web. Your strength as a single mother overcoming adversity is truly inspiring.

If there's anything else we can do to help you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing Optery!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The login requirements are a joke

The login requirements are a joke. Every time it requests a backup code with I do not have. Even when using Google login. The multifactor authentication code never arrives via text or email. My email is correct because I changed my pw, but was still unable to log in. In almost 30 years in IT support I've never seen such a cluster. Why have MFA if you're not going to send a code? smh

May 24, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for your feedback! We've reached out to you separately about the MFA code and how this is sent to you via an authenticator app (not through email/text). It looks like you were able to successfully set up MFA and it is working now for your account. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Optery is a trustworthy and professional company!

I have literally used dozens of websites that promise that your personal profile will be deleted from hundreds of site brokers and scam websites. I finally found Optery and do not mind paying a monthly service fee for their subscription. The only thing that would be an additional advantage is for them to have live human support. Occasionally it is a relief to actually speak to a live human! They do have a number; however, it is never answered. Always VM!
I would refer anyone to this company to help with fraudulent and inaccurate personal data. Thank you.

May 24, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad that you've found value in our services. We understand the importance of human support, and we appreciate your feedback on this aspect of our service. Rest assured, we're continuously working to improve our customer experience, including our support channels.

If you have any questions in the future, don't hesitate to contact our customer support team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service

Y'all's support, response time(s)...second to none. Y'all are so great at what you do, y'all could probably nail Jello to the wall and make it stick!

May 21, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Our customer support team is dedicated to delivering excellent service.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My privacy is restored

I had no idea how much of my information was out there until watching a video about data brokers. After searching for my name, I was sickened by the number of people who had my information.
I shopped around for the best data removal companies before choosing Optery. I chose Optery's free service which identified 155 data brokers that had information on me, some of which was incorrect, but still needed to be removed. I paid for Optery's Ultimate service which removed my information from all 155 data broker websites and continuously monitors all 355 data brokers for my information.
You have to be patient! It doesn't happen overnight. I noticed that some people complained that their information wasn't removed. After trying to remove the information myself, I realized what a tedious process it is. It can take weeks, perhaps months to have information removed from a data broker's website. Be patient and let Optery do its thing.

March 7, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful and insightful feedback! We're honored to play a role in your journey towards removing your exposed online data. Your patience and commitment throughout the process will undoubtedly lead to long-term peace of mind and enhanced privacy.

Should you have any questions in the future, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proven results and highly trusted

Proven results and highly trusted. It’s addicting to check and see the daily progress. Zaira’s excellent customer service is how service used to be and should be. Prompt human response even on weekends. A+ best in the business.

May 18, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thanks for sharing your positive experience! We value your trust! Our team is focused on achieving positive outcomes, and we're glad you received excellent customer service from Zaira. We're dedicated to providing top-notch support.

If you have any questions in the future, feel free to reach out to our customer support team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Subscription Worth Every Penny

I am delighted by the service and magic Optery did on removing my info from the net. Great customer service. Thank you

May 1, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for recognizing our efforts and sharing your positive experience! We're happy that you found value in our services.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Upgrading was a breeze with the Help…

Upgrading was a breeze with the Help from Amelia!
Once you realize what you get with this service, you will regret not upgrading to their ULTIMATE plan for the beginning.
I wish I had ordered this service sooner...WOW!
Amazing what information Optery was able to find and remove from the web. I was shocked to see what Optery found. Will not be without this service ever again! Love their coupon codes too! Thank you Optery!!!

May 7, 2024
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Reply from Optery

We're glad to hear about your positive experience upgrading with Amelia's assistance! It's great to see the value you're finding in our Ultimate plan. Your feedback on Optery's effectiveness in removing information from the web is appreciated.

Should you have any additional concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for choosing Optery!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company gets results and is…

This company gets results and is precise and diligent in account details. They were instrumental in getting me out of potential cyber risks and exposure by eliminating my name from many files that I didn't even know existed. My name was associated with a lot more websites than I knew. Thank you Optery, you did a great job and I appreciate it

April 17, 2024
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Reply from Optery

We're grateful for your recognition of our efforts and for sharing your positive experience! It's wonderful to hear that we could help reduce your online exposure risks.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far very pleased with Optery

So far I'm quite pleased with what Optery has done for me. I've become much harder to find on the internet now, about 5 months after I started the service. Some of these data brokers had me listed as having criminal convictions I did not truly have which was especially maddening and detrimental to my character. I threatened to sue one of them and they removed it but you can't get them all, too many. I'm grateful Optery gave me a way to fight back.

April 15, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're pleased to hear that Optery has effectively safeguarded your online presence. Dealing with inaccuracies from data brokers can indeed be frustrating, but we're glad we could assist you.

If you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for using Optery!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth every penny folks

Worth every penny folks. Being in business tends to put all of your PERSONAL information out there without your consent. This is a great way to keep it out of the public eye.

Customer service is attentive!

April 8, 2024
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Reply from Optery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad to hear that you've found our services valuable, offering protection for your personal information. It's reassuring to know that our customer service was responsive.

Please don't hesitate to contact our customer support team if you have any questions or require further assistance in the future. Thank you for choosing Optery!

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