What de-indexing does (and doesn't do)
De-indexing stops a URL from appearing in Google for your name — it hides the result, but it does not delete the page from the host. That's why de-indexing is most effective paired with a takedown to the host itself. Done together, the page comes down and the search result disappears.
Two removal paths
Pick the path that fits the content for the fastest result.
- Copyright (DMCA) removal — for your own paid/copyrighted content; list each infringing URL.
- Non-consensual explicit imagery removal — for intimate content shared without consent; faster, global, and doesn't require proving copyright.
- Pair either with a host takedown so the page itself is removed, not just hidden.
How openDMCA helps
openDMCA finds indexed URLs through its scheduled Google scans, prepares Google and Bing removal requests for you to submit, and rechecks whether each URL is still in Google's index. New URLs are picked up by the next scheduled scan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove leaked content from Google even if the site won't take it down?
Yes — de-indexing removes the URL from Google's results for your name even when the host ignores you. Pair it with a host takedown for the strongest result.
What's the difference between copyright and NCII removal on Google?
Copyright (DMCA) removal is for your paid/copyrighted content. NCII removal is for intimate images shared without consent — it's faster, global, and doesn't require proving copyright.
Does de-indexing delete the page?
No. It hides the result in search; the page stays on the host until the host removes it. That's why openDMCA pairs de-indexing with host takedowns.