Upon request, we may remove links to content from Google search results if the content is on sites that require people to pay money directly to the sites or to other agencies to get the content removed.
Requirements
For us to consider the content for removal, it must meet all of these requirements:
- You are the subject of the content in the submitted URL.
- The website is not a business review site.
- The website has removal practices that necessitate payment to the site, or other agencies, to have content removed.
Request to remove content from Google Search
You or your authorized representative can submit a request to remove links to the content from Google Search results. Any authorized representative must explain how they have the authority to act on your behalf.
Important: We only review the URLs that you or your authorized representative submit in the form.
What happens after you submit the removal request
- You get an automated email confirmation. This confirms we received the request.
- We review your request. Each request is evaluated based on the requirements above.
- We gather more info, if needed. In some cases, we may ask you for more information. If the request doesn’t have enough information for us to evaluate, like missing URLs, we’ll share specific instructions and ask you to resubmit the request.
- You get a notification of any action taken. If the request doesn't meet the requirements for removal, we’ll also include a brief explanation. If your request is denied and later you have additional materials to support your case, you can re-submit your request.
Frequently asked questions
The intake form has multiple options for removals. Which option do I choose?In the section for the type of content you want to remove, select Content about me on sites with exploitative removal practices.
You must submit all the web and image URLs that you want us to review for removal from Google search results. If you’re reporting an image, please submit both the image URL and the web URL.
In the form, we ask for 2 types of URLs:
- URL of the webpage that shows the content
- URL of the Google search results page that contains the link to the web page you’re reporting
In the URL field of the form, add one URL per line. You can submit up to 1,000 URLs.
A web page can have content that’s relevant to multiple individuals. Screenshots of the content that’s related to you helps us identify the offending content for removal. We encourage you to edit the screenshots to obscure any sexually explicit portions of the screenshot.
You can take a screenshot on your computer or your mobile device. We suggest that you take the screenshot on the same device that you’ll use to submit the form, so you won’t need to transfer the image between devices.
Learn how to take a screenshot on your:
This removal process is for content that is still live on a webpage. If the content no longer appears on the webpage but appears in Google search results or as a cached page, request removal with the Outdated URL removal tool.