Have you searched for your phone number on Truecaller and discovered that your name or other caller information is visible? If you do not want your number to appear in Truecaller’s searchable directory, you can request to have it unlisted.
Truecaller provides an official webpage where users can submit a request to remove their numbers from its searchable database. However, if you already use the Truecaller app, you should deactivate your account before submitting the unlisting request.
The process is straightforward and usually takes only a few minutes. Truecaller says that removal can take up to 24 hours to complete. Here is how to do it on Android, iPhone, or a computer.
Step 1: Deactivate Your Truecaller Account
If you have an active Truecaller account, begin by deactivating it through the app. Simply uninstalling the application is not the same as deactivating your account and submitting a removal request.
For Android users:
- Open the Truecaller app on your phone.
- Tap your profile icon.
- Open Settings.
- Select Privacy Center.
- Tap Deactivate and follow the confirmation instructions displayed on your screen.
For iPhone users:
- Open the Truecaller app.
- Tap your profile avatar in the upper-left corner.
- Open Settings.
- Select Privacy Center.
- Tap Deactivate and confirm your choice.
The menu layout may vary slightly depending on your app version.
Step 2: Visit the Official Truecaller Unlisting Page
Once your account has been deactivated, open the official Truecaller unlisting page:
https://www.truecaller.com/unlisting
You can open this link directly in your mobile browser or on a computer.
Read the warning displayed on the page before proceeding. Truecaller explains that unlisting cannot be reversed and that you will lose certain features, including caller identification and spam protection.
If you still want to continue, choose the option to unlist your number.
Step 3: Enter Your Phone Number
On the unlisting page, enter the phone number you want to remove from Truecaller.
Make sure to include the correct international country code. For example, a Nepali phone number should use Nepal’s country code, +977.
Use your own number in the form, not the sample number shown on the webpage. Check the digits carefully before continuing.
Step 4: Complete Verification and Submit the Request
After entering your phone number, complete any verification requested by the website, such as a CAPTCHA, if displayed.
Click the Unlist Phone Number button and follow any additional confirmation instructions.
Once your request has been submitted successfully, Truecaller may take up to 24 hours to remove your number from its searchable database.
Step 5: Check Whether Your Number Has Been Removed
After waiting up to 24 hours, search for your phone number on Truecaller again.
If your number still appears, it does not necessarily mean that the request failed. Truecaller explains that previously searched information can remain in the local history or cache of the phone used to search for it.
Try clearing the search history or cache on that device and searching again. You can also check from another device to see whether the information is still being displayed.
What Happens After You Unlist Your Number?
Before submitting your request, understand what changes when your number is unlisted.
According to Truecaller’s official unlisting page, the process cannot be reversed. You will lose Truecaller’s caller identification and spam protection features, along with one-tap sign-in on third-party apps and the Call Reason feature.
Unlisting is intended to remove your number from Truecaller’s searchable directory. It does not automatically erase your number from other people’s personal contact lists or unrelated services.
Why Can’t I Unlist My Number From Truecaller?
If you cannot complete the process, check the following possibilities.
Your account is still active: If you are a Truecaller user, deactivate your account first through Settings > Privacy Center.
Your number is marked as spam: Truecaller states that numbers marked as spam cannot be unlisted through the standard process.
Your number is still appearing after removal: Allow up to 24 hours and check whether the device being used to search has cached information.
You entered the wrong country code: Confirm that the number includes the correct international dialing code before submitting the request.
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If the issue continues, visit the official Truecaller support page for additional guidance.
Removing your phone number from Truecaller is a simple process, provided you follow the correct steps. Deactivate your account if you use the app, visit the official unlisting page, submit your number with the correct country code, and allow time for the request to take effect.
Before proceeding, remember that unlisting cannot be reversed and disables several Truecaller features. Review the consequences carefully before submitting your request.
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