Starts at $6
One-time packs for occasional checks.
Public-web identity verification
Uncover the Truth. The Most Advanced Public Web Face Search.
Upload a photo to instantly cross-reference millions of public profiles, articles, and open-web sources. Ensure the people you interact with are real.
Starts at $63 credits per searchMonthly plans from $29
3 credits per search
Simple pricing for one clear workflow.
Manual review first
Source-page context still decides.
Start a search
Upload a face photo
Public web only
Drag and drop an image
Use one clear face photo with good lighting. If you are signed in, we will take you straight into the search flow.
Choose a photo
Starts at
$6 for 3 credits.
Monthly plans
From $29 when you search often.
Best input
One face, front-facing, well lit.
InstagramLinkedInXTikTokNews sitesPublic blogs
How it works
A clearer path from photo upload to source-page verification.
Start with one photo, scan public-web candidates, then verify the source page yourself.
Search workflow
- 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 verify the context before treating anything as confirmed.
What you can get
Results that are useful because they can be inspected, not because they sound absolute.
Public profiles
Find candidate pages where the same face appears.
Public articles
Surface source pages that add context beyond one profile.
Reviewable clues
Compare usernames, bios, dates, and page context.
Choose your path
Buy fast if you are ready, or read one page first if you are not.
The homepage should help people decide quickly whether they want pricing now or context first.
One-off checks
Best if you only need a few searches for dating safety or one identity check.
See one-time pricing
Ongoing verification
Best if you expect repeat searches and want lower per-credit pricing.
Compare monthly plans
Still evaluating
Best if you want to understand the workflow and limits before you buy.
Read how it works
Why this is different
Reverse face search is a different job from reverse image search.
Google is useful for duplicate pictures. Face search is better when the same person appears in different photos.
Public-web only
It surfaces public pages, not private records.
Confidence is not proof
You still need names, dates, and page context.
Built for real checks
Best suited for verification, dating safety, and research.
Comparison board
Google Images vs 221B
Google is excellent at duplicate-image tracing. 221B is built for public identity verification across different face photos.
| Signal | Google reverse image search | 221B reverse face search |
|---|---|---|
| What it matches | Usually the same image or a very similar picture | The same person across different photos and pages |
| Best use case | Tracing an original image or duplicate image source | Identity verification and public profile discovery |
| Different angles and lighting | Limited | Much stronger |
| Manual verification workflow | Secondary | Primary |
Featured guides
Short guides for people who want more context.
Editorial guide
Face Search vs Image Search for Dating Verification
A sharper guide to which search workflow to use on suspicious dating profiles.
Read the guide
Editorial guide
How to Check If Someone Online Is Real
A safer verification workflow for online interactions.
Read the guide
Editorial guide
I Tried 5 Reverse Face Search Tools
A tighter comparison of the tools people try first.
Read the guide
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 best for duplicate images. Face search is for the same person across different photos.
What kind of photo works best?
One clear, front-facing image with one visible face.
Does 221B search private accounts?
No. Private or gated content is outside the scope.
Start with the right next step
Start a search, learn the workflow, or compare plans.
Pick the shortest path for where you are right now.