How to Get Explicit Images Delisted from Google Search
2026-07-02 · Reviewed by the ProtectFlow team
Google lets you request removal of non-consensual explicit images of yourself directly from Search results — click the three dots on an image result, choose "Remove results," then "It shows a sexual image of me." As of 2026 you can submit multiple images in one request and opt into proactive filtering for similar future results. This delists pages from Search only — it doesn't remove the content from the site hosting it.
What delisting actually does
Removing a result from Google Search means people can no longer find it by searching your name or username — but the image or page itself still exists on whatever site is hosting it. Delisting and takedown are two different tools that work best together: delisting stops discovery quickly, while a DMCA notice to the host is what actually gets the content taken offline.
The current removal flow
Google simplified this process in early 2026. From a Google Images or Search result, open the three-dot menu on the result, select "Remove result," then choose the option indicating it's a sexual or explicit image of you shared without consent. You can now select and submit multiple results in a single request instead of filing one at a time.
Requests and their status are tracked in Google's "Results about you" hub, with email updates as each one is reviewed. You'll also see links to support organizations after submitting — that part isn't specific to any removal service, it's built into Google's own flow.
Opting into proactive protection
Beyond removing what's already indexed, the tool now offers an opt-in filter that watches for additional matching explicit results tied to the same search terms and filters them automatically, rather than requiring a new request every time a fresh copy gets indexed. Worth turning on if the same content has already leaked to multiple sites.
What it won't do
Delisting doesn't touch the source site, doesn't stop people from finding the content through other search engines or direct links shared in Telegram or group chats, and doesn't prevent a re-upload from getting freshly indexed later. It's one layer in a removal strategy, not the whole thing — pair it with source takedowns and, if the leak is spreading, ongoing monitoring so new copies get caught instead of waiting for you to stumble on them.
FAQ
Does this remove the image from the website itself?
No. It only removes the page from Google's search results. The image stays on the original site until that site — or its host — takes it down separately.
Does this cover AI-generated or deepfake images?
Google's removal flow is built around non-consensual sexual or explicit imagery of you, which in practice covers many AI-manipulated images too, not only authentic photos or videos.
How long does a removal request take?
It varies by request, but you can track status directly in Google's "Results about you" hub, with email notifications as each request is reviewed.
Can I submit more than one image at a time?
Yes — as of the 2026 update, you can select and submit multiple results from Search in a single request instead of filing separately for each one.
Is there a way to stop new leaks of the same content from showing up in Search?
Google's tool includes an opt-in filter for similar future results tied to the same search terms, but it only covers Google. For content spreading to multiple sites, ongoing monitoring covers more ground.
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