ZabaSearch Opt Out Guide
ZabaSearch has been around for years, making personal data like phone numbers and addresses available to anyone with an internet connection. The removal process is relatively simple if you follow the right steps. To make it even easier — and to stay off ZabaSearch long-term — Vanish Me can handle your opt-out automatically.
What is Zaba Search?
ZabaSearch is a free people search engine that launched in 2005. It compiles personal information from public records, such as phone directories, voter registrations, and property records, into easily searchable profiles.
Users can look up individuals by name or phone number to find current and past addresses, phone numbers, and possible relatives. While ZabaSearch was one of the early players in the people search industry, it remains active today as part of the broader data broker ecosystem.
Because ZabaSearch makes personal contact details accessible to anyone online, it has long been criticized for exposing individuals to risks like unwanted contact or scams. While marketed as a helpful tool for reconnecting with people, its availability of sensitive information drives many users to opt out.
How to Remove Your Information from Zaba Search (Step by Step)
Step 1: Go to Intelius’s Opt Out Page. Zaba Search is a company owned by PeopleConnect, which is why you’ll see PeopleConnect referenced on the page. Enter your email address, then select “Continue”.
Step 2: Check your inbox for a verification link. You should click the “Verify Email” button and be redirected to a new page.
Step 3: On this new page, you’ll be asked to input your date of birth. Type it out, check the box below, and select “Continue”
Step 4: Next, you’ll need to provide your full legal name. Type it out and select “Continue” again.
Step 5: You’ll be shown some possible records. Choose the one that most matches your personal information.
Step 6: Next, you’ll be asked to verify your identity. They should provide a few options (email, phone, etc). Choose one to receive a verification code.
Step 7: Once you have been properly verified, a green box will pop up as confirmation. Click “Continue”
Step 8: Next, you’ll set the visibility settings of your profile. Toggle to “Suppressed” to remove your data. Then, click “Save”.
How Long Does Zaba Search Take to Remove Your Info?
ZabaSearch opt-out requests are usually processed within 2–3 business days, though it may take up to a week for your record to be fully removed. Since ZabaSearch relies on public records and updates its database often, removed listings can reappear over time. To ensure your data stays off ZabaSearch without the need to repeat opt-outs, Vanish Me can handle removals automatically.
