Remove Content from Google: De-indexing Guide (2026)

Quick Answer

There are four ways to remove content from Google, depending on the case: the copyright removal form (the most effective for leaks), the dedicated form for non-consensual intimate images, name-based delisting (for results tied to your identity), and the outdated content tool (for pages already deleted at the source). Expect 3 to 7 days for a copyright removal. Careful: de-indexing does not delete the content from the source site — always combine it with a DMCA takedown.

De-indexing vs removal: the difference that matters

De-indexing removes a link from Google's search results. Removal deletes the content from the site hosting it. The two are complementary: de-indexed content stays online (reachable by direct link), but becomes invisible to the 90%+ of visitors who arrive through search.

For a leak, the right strategy is always both in parallel: immediate de-indexing (fast, high success rate) + DMCA at the source (permanent). Our OnlyFans leak removal and MYM leak removal services run both automatically.

Path 1 — Copyright removal (the most effective for leaks)

If the content belongs to you (photos and videos you created), Google's copyright infringement report is your strongest lever:

Gather your URLs

List every result URL to remove (page, image, video) and the matching URL of your original content (your OnlyFans or MYM profile…).

Fill in the legal removal form

Go to Google's copyright form (under Remove content from Google), select Google Search, then copyright infringement.

Submit an exact statement

Describe the original work, list the infringing URLs, certify good faith. Vague or bulk requests without matching originals get rejected.

Track the dashboard

Google confirms by email and processes most requests within 3 to 7 days. Accepted URLs disappear from search worldwide.

Tip

Google Images too. A leak spreads through images first. Submit the image URLs on top of the page URLs — the form accepts both the same way.

Path 2 — Non-consensual intimate images

If intimate images or videos of you are circulating without your consent (leak, revenge porn, deepfake), Google offers a dedicated removal form, separate from copyright, which doesn't require proving ownership — only that you are the person depicted. The procedure also covers deepfakes. In the US, the TAKE IT DOWN Act now also compels platforms to remove this content — see our legal guide.

Path 3 — Name-based delisting

For results tied to your name (articles, forums, aggregators exposing your identity), you can request delisting of results for searches on your name — in the EU through the GDPR right-to-be-forgotten form. This is the right path when the problem is the name ↔ content association rather than the content itself.

Path 4 — Outdated content

If the source page has already been deleted (after a successful DMCA, for instance) but the result still lingers in Google, the "Remove outdated content" tool forces the index to refresh within days.

Limits to know

The content stays online. De-indexing cuts discovery, not hosting. For a real cleanup, also send the DMCA to the source.
URL by URL. A Google removal targets specific URLs: if the site republishes under a new URL, you must resubmit. That's why continuous monitoring is decisive on re-upload-heavy hosts like Bunkr.
Bing and other engines have their own forms — don't skip them, a share of leak traffic comes from DuckDuckGo/Bing.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a Google removal take?

3 to 7 days on average for a complete copyright request. Intimate-image requests are often processed faster.

Can Google reject my request?

Yes, if it's incomplete (missing URLs, no matching original content) or out of scope. Fix and resubmit: a rejection isn't final.

Do I need a lawyer?

Not for Google's forms. A lawyer becomes useful for criminal complaints or sites that refuse all removals — see our lawyer guide.