Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 3,345 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Personal Data Removal Services
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DeleteMe has narrowly emerged as the most-cited service for personal data removal, overtaking longtime rival in AI-generated recommendations. This tight race at the top reflects a market where AI assistants consistently recommend a handful of dominant services while also highlighting a growing number of specialized and niche alternatives.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Now the niche leader, frequently framed as an established and trusted removal service. | 77% | |
| 2 | A top contender, consistently cited for its automated 'set-and-forget' removal process. | 76% | |
| 3 | Holding steady at #3, noted for transparent reports and flexible, DIY-friendly plans. | 65% | |
| 4 | Gained ground to reach #4, often highlighted for its broad broker coverage. | 39% | |
| 5 | Often presented as an 'all-in-one' suite bundling removals with other security features. | 36% | |
| 6 | A significant gainer, rising from #13 to #6 in overall mentions since November. | 17% | |
| 7 | Slipped from #6 to #13, once a core recommendation but now less cited. | 14% | |
| 8 | 13% | ||
| 9 | Gaining visibility for its upcoming free DROP data deletion platform for residents. | 11% | |
| 10 | 10% | ||
| 11 | 9% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 7% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 6% | ||
| 18 | 6% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
security.org is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 50% of analyzed answers.
Slipped from #4 to #5 in rank, increasingly framed as a bundled security suite.
“A primary data removal service” → “An 'all-in-one' suite where data removal is one feature among many”
Jumped from #13 to #6 in mention rank between November 2025 and March 2026.
Fell from #6 to #13 in rank between November 2025 and March 2026.
Rose from #23 to #11 in mentions due to the upcoming DROP platform for residents.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83% | 86% | ||
| 79% | 83% | ||
| 75% | 68% | ||
| 29% | 35% | ||
| 18% | 22% |
The two models disagree most about Onerep (ChatGPT #7, Google #16).
DeleteMe has narrowly emerged as the most-cited service for personal data removal, overtaking longtime rival Incogni in AI-generated recommendations. This tight race at the top reflects a market where AI assistants consistently recommend a handful of dominant services while also highlighting a growing number of specialized and niche alternatives.
Across 3,345 AI responses, DeleteMe is mentioned most, named in 77% of them, followed by Incogni (76%) and Optery (65%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 3,345 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI assistants consistently recommend Incogni,
DeleteMe, and
Optery as the top services for continuous monitoring and removal. Starting in early 2026, services like
PrivacyDuck and also began appearing more frequently in responses to this prompt, specifically highlighted for their ongoing monitoring features.
DeleteMe and dominate the recommendations for this broad 'digital identity cleanup' query. and are also consistently present, with AI assistants increasingly explaining the different approaches these services take, such as 's transparency or 's consent-based model.
I'm looking for a service to clean up my digital identity and control who has my information.
DeleteMe and
Incogni dominate the recommendations for this broad 'digital identity cleanup' query.
Optery and
Privacy Bee are also consistently present, with AI assistants increasingly explaining the different approaches these services take, such as
Optery's transparency or
Privacy Bee's consent-based model.
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