What gets removed
Google can remove an eligible link from its search results. The file is hosted by another website, so we handle a website or host complaint to request removal of that copy. Your dashboard shows both actions clearly.
The information for your request
We link the reported URL to your original work and authority to act. We use the appropriate official Google process and review the claim before submission. A creator name in a search result alone is not enough to request removal.
- Keep the reported page URL and the original-work reference together.
- Explain the relevant content on the page, not just its reputation.
- Record official accounts, licensed uses and approved promotional pages.
- Use the correct product and reporting category for the issue.
Follow Google’s reply
The case records the submission reference, response and any request for clarification. If Google declines a URL, we keep the reason visible so the next step is based on the actual decision.
Evidence behind the status
We record the response and dated checks, rather than treating one missing search result as proof. Accepted URLs, open requests and uncertain checks remain distinguishable. A new mirror receives its own URL record.
Choose the route that fits the problem
Copyright, personal intimate content, impersonation and outdated results have different processes. We review the facts before choosing a route. Copyright complaints address unauthorized use of a work, not every mention of a creator.
Frequently asked questions
01Why request removal from both websites and Google?
A website can remove the copy it publishes. Google can remove the link that leads to that copy in search. We handle both routes where appropriate and show each result, so you can see whether the copy is gone or only the search link has been removed.
02How long does removal take?
Timing depends on the website, host or Google and the information needed for the request. We review the evidence, send eligible complaints and follow up on replies. Your dashboard shows requests awaiting a response, completed removals and cases that need more information.
Official sources
These official guides explain the requirements of the relevant recipient.