Sherlocksearch
Traces a face across public web pages from one uploaded photo, with source links to check identities or impersonation
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What is Sherlocksearch?
Sherlock Search is a reverse image search service that allows users to trace a face online. It compares an uploaded photo against public web pages to find possible visual matches, providing source links for users to manually review and investigate identities, impersonation, or personal digital footprints.
Sherlocksearch pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
One-time payment per search credit (processed via Stripe). No subscription or recurring charges.
Sherlocksearch pros
- No account or subscription is required, utilizing a one-time payment model.
- Prioritizes privacy by keeping the selected photo in the user's browser until payment is verified.
- Automatically refunds search credits if technical issues or timeouts prevent the comparison.
- Provides visual similarity scores and direct links to public source pages for careful human review.
Sherlocksearch cons
- Does not provide certainty, meaning results cannot legally certify a name, ownership, or identity.
- Completed searches that return zero matches are not refunded.
- Search media and reports are only retained for up to 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about Sherlocksearch
What does Sherlock Search do?
It submits a face photo to a reverse-image search provider and returns possible visual matches connected to public web pages. Results are leads for your own review, not proof of legal identity.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Users simply complete a one-time Stripe checkout using their email for a receipt and recovery link, and return directly to the private report.
What if the search returns no matches?
A completed zero-match search is not refunded because the provider comparison was performed. It also does not prove the face is absent online.
How long is search media retained?
Search media is retained for up to 24 hours, and users are advised to keep the emailed recovery link until they finish reviewing the report.