Think your personal info isn’t on Google? You might want to double-check. That’s exactly what Google’s “Results About You” was built to find, and remove.
This tool monitors search results for your personal contact information and lets you remove it, all from a single dashboard.
Google upgraded the tool in February 2026. It can now flag search results that include government-issued ID numbers, and it is also easier to request removal of non-consensual explicit images from Google Images.
Here’s how it works, who can use it, and how to get your private info out of public view.
What Is “Results About You”?
“Results About You” is a privacy dashboard inside your Google account. It scans Google Search results for your contact details, like your phone number, email, or home address, and alerts you when they appear.
You can then request removal of specific results directly from your phone or browser, without needing to fill out long legal forms.
For a deeper dive into all your options for removing Google search results, check out our complete guide on How to Delete Google Search Results and our guide on all of Google’s Content Removal Tools.
What’s New in the February 2026 Update
- Government-issued ID number detection and removal requests
Results about you can now surface results that contain government-issued ID numbers and let you request removal. More info from Google on this here. - Easier removal requests for non-consensual explicit images
From Google Images, you can start a request from the image’s menu, submit multiple images in one request, and manage requests in the Results about you hub. Google also added an option to proactively filter similar explicit results in the future. More info from Google here.
Who Can Use It?
As of 2025:
- You must be 18 or older
- You must be signed in to your Google account
- It’s available in most countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe
To remove info about someone under 18, use Google’s Personal Content Removal form.
What It Can Remove
The tool focuses on personally identifiable contact info, including:
- Home addresses
- Phone numbers (mobile or landline)
- Email addresses
- Old or outdated contact info
- Nicknames or maiden names linked to contact data
It won’t remove:
- Professional info (e.g. company directory listings)
- Content you control (like your own blog or social media)
- Public interest results (like court records or news articles)
If you’re looking to remove something else from search results, check out our comprehensive guide on removing Google search results or talk to a reputation management expert for a suppression option.
Step-by-Step: How to Use It
Step 1: Access “Results About You”
On mobile: Open the Google app, tap your profile photo, then choose “Results About You”
On desktop or mobile web: Go to myactivity.google.com/results-about-you
You must be logged in to your Google account.
Step 2: Set Up Monitoring
Click “Get Started”
Enter the contact details you want to monitor:
- Name(s)
- Nicknames or maiden names
- Email(s)
- Phone number(s)
- Home address(es)
Google will begin checking search results for any match.
Step 3: Turn On Notifications
Enable notifications to get alerted when your info shows up in new results.
You’ll receive:
- A notification when a match is found
- Ongoing alerts if new results match your data
Step 4: Review and Remove Results
In your dashboard, click the “To Review” tab to see flagged results.
- Click on a result to expand it
- Choose “Request to Remove”
- Google will confirm via email and list the request under “Removal Requests”
Some pages (like government, education, or news sites) may be blocked from removal due to public interest exceptions.
Step 5: Track Your Requests
From the “Removal Requests” tab, you can check the status:
- In Progress
- Approved
- Denied
- Undone (if you reversed your own request)
You’ll also see:
- Submission date
- Request ID
- Contact info flagged
- The exact URL requested for removal
How to Request Removal of Government ID Numbers (New)
- Open Results about you and add the government ID numbers you want monitored.
- When the tool flags a result, open it and request removal from inside the hub.
- Watch the status in your requests list as Google reviews it.
How to Request Removal of Non-Consensual Explicit Images
Google’s optimized process starts directly from Google Images:
- Click the image result.
- Open the “More” (three-dot) menu and select “Remove result.”
- Select the option indicating it shows a sexual image of you, then submit.
You can submit multiple images in a single request, and you can opt in to safeguards that proactively filter similar explicit results in future searches.
What Happens After You Submit a Request?
- Most decisions come within a few hours to a few days
- If approved, the result will either:
- Be removed completely from search
- Be removed only for search queries that include your name (called query-based removal)
- If denied, you’ll get a reason and can appeal or revise
How Google Protects Your Info
Google does not use the personal data you submit to personalize ads or search experiences. It’s stored securely and used only to:
- Match your info with live search results
- Process and monitor removals
- Improve removal accuracy in the future
You can delete your info or stop monitoring anytime from your Settings tab.
Google used to make search result removal complex and inconsistent. “Results About You” changes that, giving you proactive privacy control with real-time alerts and simple removal requests.
If your name and contact info are out there, this is the easiest way to take back control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use the Google Outdated Content Tool?
Anyone can use this tool. It is designed for individuals who do not own the website but need Google to remove a search snippet or link for a page that has already been deleted or updated. If you own the website, you should use the Removals Tool in Google Search Console instead for faster results.
Will this tool delete the actual webpage or image from the internet?
No. The Outdated Content Tool only removes the outdated link, snippet, or cached image from Google’s search results. The actual content must already be deleted or changed on the host website before you submit a request to Google.
How long does it take for Google to process a removal request?
Google typically reviews requests within a few days. You can track the exact status of your submission—such as Pending, Approved, or Denied—directly at the bottom of the Outdated Content Tool page.
Why was my outdated content removal request denied?
A request is most commonly denied because the content is still live and unchanged on the host website. It may also be denied if the tool was used incorrectly. If the harmful information is still on the live page, you must successfully get the website owner to remove it before Google will approve your request.
Can I use this tool to remove sensitive personal information?
No. If you need to remove live content because it contains sensitive personal information (like financial data or doxxing), or for legal reasons, you should not use the Outdated Content Tool. Instead, you must submit a request through Google’s Personal Content Removal Form or their Legal Request Tool.
