How to Complete a FamilyTreeNow Opt Out Guide [+ Examples]

Follow the guide below to learn how to complete a FamilyTreeNow opt out.  

FamilyTreeNow is a free genealogy site. It lets you “research your family tree and genealogy for free!”

In other words, it’s a people search site. Anyone can use the site’s search functionality to find personal information about you, including your full name, date of birth, age, phone numbers, past and present addresses, relatives, and more. 

Having this information available on the internet puts you at an increased risk of scams, stalking, doxxing, harassment, and other unwanted behaviors. 

You can remove your information from FamilyTreeNow. Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to opt out of FamilyTreeNow. 

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For a quicker and easier alternative to manual opt-outs, subscribe to DeleteMe.

What Is FamilyTreeNow?

FamilyTreeNow is a site for researching your family tree and genealogy.

FamilyTreeNow says it has “billions of historical records including census records (1790-1940), birth records, death records, marriage & divorce records, living people records, and military records.”

You can search for people by their name and location on FamilyTreeNow.

FamilyTreeNow reports can include the following information for free:

• Full name.
• Date of birth.
• Age.
• Current address.
• Past addresses.
• Possible relatives.
• Possible associates.

For more detailed information, FamilyTreeNow links to another people search site where you can buy more comprehensive people reports for a small fee.

If you think your information is on FamilyTreeNow, you’re probably also listed on Social Catfish. Want to opt out of Social Catfish? Read our Social Catfish opt-out guide.

FamilyTreeNow Listing Removal Walkthrough

Opt out from FamilyTreeNow in 7 steps.

1. Go to FamilyTreeNow and click “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” in the footer

Go to https://www.familytreenow.com/. 

Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Click the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in the footer. 

2. Click “opt out” 

Scroll to the section ‘Publicly available records’ and then to ‘How to delete.’

Click the “opt out” link.

3. Fill out the short form 

You will be redirected to the ‘Opt Out of Records’ page. Scroll down. 

Enter your email address. We recommend you use a temporary email address. 

Complete the captcha challenge.

Click the “Begin Opt Out Procedure” button.

4. Search for your listing

You will be redirected to the FamilyTreeNow opt-out search.

Enter your information in the appropriate search fields. 

Click the “Search” button.

5. Click “View Details” beside your profile

You will be redirected to the search results page. 

Locate the profile that matches your information.

Click the “View Details” button to open your profile.

6. Click “Opt Out This Record”

Click the “Opt Out This Record” button. 

FamilyTreeNow will send you an email with a link to complete your opt-out request.  

7. Click the email confirmation link

Go to your email inbox and find the email from FamilyTreeNow. 

Note: If you don’t see the email from FamilyTreeNow, check your spam folder.

Click the confirmation link within the email. 

Note: The link expires within 24 hours. 

Your FamilyTreeNow opt-out request was submitted.

What Happens After You Opt Out of FamilyTreeNow?

After you opt out of FamilyTreeNow, they will remove your listing from their site. That means your personal information will not be findable through FamilyTreeNow.

However, your FamilyTreeNow opt-out may not be permanent.

Sites like FamilyTreeNow collect your information from public sources, so if they come across your personal information after you opt out, they might republish your profile.

Because of this, you need to revisit FamilyTreeNow regularly. If you notice that your FamilyTreeNow profile is relisted, you’ll need to perform the FamilyTreeNow opt-out process again. 

As an alternative to manual opt outs, you can subscribe to a data broker removal service such as DeleteMe. We will remove you from sites like FamilyTreeNow on your behalf (and we will repeat the process as many times as needed).

FamilyTreeNow Opt Out FAQs

Here are some common questions that people have about FamilyTreeNow.

Who owns FamilyTreeNow?

According to The Washington Post, FamilyTreeNow is owned by Dustin Weirich, a Sacramento-based entrepreneur.

Is FamilyTreeNow legit?

Yes, FamilyTreeNow is legit in that it actually lets you create your own family tree and shows you other people’s personal information. 

How does FamilyTreeNow get data?

FamilyTreeNow gets its data from various sources, including public records.

How to remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow?

To remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow, you must complete an opt-out form on its site and confirm your request by clicking an email confirmation link. For step-by-step instructions on how to remove yourself from FamilyTreeNow, read our FamilyTreeNow opt-out guide.