Source links
Candidate results open the original public page so you can inspect the surrounding evidence.
Public-web face search
Find where a face appears online.
Follow the face. Verify the source.
Upload one clear photo to surface candidate public pages. Review the original sources before deciding what a match means.
Invitation rewardsGive 5 credits. Get 5 after an eligible new referral.Create accountStarts at $6 USD
Technical failures covered
Public web only
Original uploads are not kept in persistent 221B storage. Only the signed-in account that created a full report can open it.
Start a face search
Upload one clear photo
Drop a clear face photo here
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 10 MB
Browse photosThe original upload is not written to persistent 221B application storage.
Saved provider demoReal saved scores · 0 creditsSaved 221B search report · reviewed sources
One query photo, 100 saved candidates · 3 featured
Saved 5 Aug 2026 · 0 credits · no live search. Candidate pages are not identity proof.
Query photo supplied for this saved demo case.
Candidate sources may include
InstagramLinkedInXTikTokNews sitesPublic blogs
See it in action
See the full path from upload to source review.
Upload, scan public-web candidates, then verify the source page. Here is the whole workflow, end to end.
Why it matters
A face match is a lead. The source provides the context.
Reused photos can appear across profiles, articles, and impersonation accounts. 221B surfaces candidate pages; you open those pages and assess names, dates, and context yourself.
1 photo
is all it takes to start. Results depend on image quality, source availability, and what is public online.
$6 USD
for the Starter Pack and one public-web face search. No subscription is required.
0 original files
Your original upload is not written to persistent 221B storage. A private compressed thumbnail remains in your search history.
How it works
Three steps from a photo to reviewable evidence.
01
Upload one clear face photo
Use one visible face with decent lighting and minimal obstruction.
02
Scan public-web candidates
221B compares facial similarity across public profiles, articles, and other crawlable pages.
03
Verify the source manually
Open the source page and confirm names, dates, and context before you trust a match.
Who uses 221B
Built for moments when public context matters.
Dating & catfish checks
Surface candidate public pages to review before you meet, send money, or get attached.
Review a new connection
Find public context about a recruiter, buyer, or contact who reached out and asked to move fast.
OSINT & research
Surface public profiles and articles that add context to an investigation.
Photo-misuse monitoring
Surface candidate public pages where your own face may appear, then verify and report misuse at the source.
Saved 221B search case · no upload required
Review a real saved result before you search.
This case replays a real 221B public-web search saved 5 Aug 2026. The match-quality scores below are the saved values, not probabilities. Opening the case runs no new search and uses 0 credits.
Explore the transparent sampleNo signup · no upload · no payment
Saved 221B search snapshot
Jensen Huang · public-web candidates
Query photo
Supplied demo portrait
100 candidates preserved · 3 visually varied examples shown
Saved 5 Aug 2026
linkedin.com
Saved provider rank #1 · opens original source
89/100
Yahoo Finance
finance.yahoo.com
Saved provider rank #59 · opens original source
88/100
Bloomberg
bloomberg.com
Saved provider rank #88 · opens original source
87/100
These match-quality scores are shown exactly as saved on 5 Aug 2026. They rank candidates for manual review; they are not probabilities and do not prove identity.
Query photo supplied for this saved demo. Result thumbnails are preserved local copies linked to their original public source pages.
How to read results
A candidate is a lead, not identity proof.
Reverse image search
Best for finding the same or a very similar picture.
221B reverse face search
Ranks visually similar faces across public pages for manual source review.
Open the original page and verify names, dates, and context before deciding what a result means.
Pricing
Start for $6 USD. Scale only if it helps.
Every search uses 3 credits. Begin with a one-time pack and move to a monthly plan when you search often.
Best first step
Best first step
Starter Pack
$6USD3 credits
Run one public-web face search without starting a subscription.
- One face search included
- Stripe secure checkout
- No monthly renewal
Prices in USD · Stripe checkout · Prices in USD · Stripe checkout · Public-web sources only · Manual source review required · See full pricing details
Featured guides
Learn the workflow before you rely on it.
Common questions
Quick answers before you search.
What does 221B search?
Public profiles, articles, blogs, and other crawlable pages.
Is this the same as Google reverse image search?
No. Google is useful for duplicate images. Face search surfaces public pages with visually similar faces across different photos; you still verify each source.
What kind of photo works best?
One clear, front-facing image with one visible face.
Will every search return a useful candidate?
No. Public-web coverage changes, and a completed search can return no candidate pages. A no-result search is inconclusive; it is not proof that the face is absent online.
How much does it cost?
Start with a $6 USD one-time Starter Pack (3 credits). Each search uses 3 credits. Monthly plans start at $29 USD when you search often.
Does 221B store my original photo?
The original upload is not written to persistent 221B application storage. A compressed thumbnail may remain in your private search history so you can identify the search. Your upload is not posted or shared publicly by 221B.
Does 221B search private accounts?
No. Private or gated content is outside the scope.
Ready when you are
Run your first face search for $6 USD.
Upload one clear photo, review the result and any returned public source pages, then decide what the evidence means in context.