Bad Google results · Last reviewed 12 October 2026

Bad Google results: what can be removed, and how to ask

Bad results don’t have to be the only thing people see. Some can be removed, many can be updated, and almost all of them have someone you can ask.

The short version

There’s no single button to remove your name from Google, because Google mostly shows other people’s pages. Take one link at a time: ask the site that runs the page first, then use Google’s forms once the page has changed. Some things have their own removal forms, like contact details and intimate images.

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Work out what kind of result it is

An old news story, a people-search listing, a fake profile, a court record, a review or a photo each have their own route. The free check asks a few questions and picks the right one.

Ask the person who decides

The website owner for the page, the platform for accounts and reviews, Google for search. Asking the right one first saves weeks.

Be specific and keep evidence

Give the link, say exactly what’s wrong or out of date, and attach proof. Ask for one clear thing.

If removal isn’t realistic

Record the answer, try the complaint routes for your country, and make sure accurate, current information about you is easy to find.

Questions

Can bad Google results always be removed?

No. Some can, many can be updated, and some will stay. Your plan shows which routes fit.

Is this confidential?

The free check runs in your browser and nothing you type is sent to us. You send any request yourself.

Can anyone guarantee a result?

No. Publishers, platforms and Google make their own decisions. Be wary of anyone who promises a removal or a ranking for money.

Fix My Name Online is a self-service tool, not a law firm, and this isn’t legal advice. Publishers, platforms and search engines make their own decisions; no one can promise a result. Need a lawyer?

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