Sherlock Search

Find anyone from a single photo.

See where a face shows up across the platforms that matter.

Upload a photoSee how it works

1,000,000+ searches completed

4.7 star rating
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Get clear answers

Everything you need to know withSherlock

Search every platform

Billions of public images, one face.

75–75%Strong Match
50–50%Likely Match
0–0%Unlikely Match

Confidence-scored matches

Ranked Strong, Likely, or Unlikely.

A clear, front-facing photo

Photo quality matters

A clear, front-facing photo works best.

How it works

What happens when you search.

No fake loading bars and no fake results. Here's what actually runs when you submit a photo.

  1. 01Upload

    Submit one photo

    A screenshot or any clear photo of one face works.

  2. Cross-referencing the face
    02Search

    We search that face

    We check it against social platforms and public records, then score how close each match is.

  3. @em.travels
    Instagram
    98%
    @emilyrose_x
    TikTok
    94%
    Emma R. Walters
    Facebook
    71%
    03Results

    Review your matches

    You get matches ranked by confidence, each linked to its source. Your photo is deleted after.

Reviews

What people are saying.

5 stars
“Such a cool app. I was fairly skeptical but can't believe it actually found every single person I put.”
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Basketballitai
App Store review
5 stars
“I got this app thinking it was not going to work but I was amazed I tried it and worked 10/10”
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Eli9566
App Store review
5 stars
“It worked pretty good. I used a random picture and it brought up every known account that I had.”
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Burgess1984
App Store review
5 stars
“An invaluable app in this day and age. Critical info at your fingertips and fast!”
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BPGirl777
App Store review
5 stars
“This is a really nice app because if u are shy to ask someones ig or tiktok u can just find them on this app.”
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Yupiliano
App Store review
5 stars
“being in college and going out often this app has helped me find so many people very fun app”
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Shan
App Store review
How we compare

How Sherlock compares to other tools.

Most face-search tools give you a pile of vague results. Sherlock scores every match, keeps your search private, and deletes your photo after.

CapabilitySherlockOthers
Searches social platformsSome
Searches public recordsSome
Scores every match
Photo not stored on our servers
Results stay private to youVaries

See the full comparisons against Cheaterbuster, PimEyes, and Social Catfish.

FAQ

Common questions.

How does Sherlock find someone from a photo?

Sherlock sends your photo to our search provider, which finds publicly available images similar to it — across social platforms and public records — then ranks them by similarity. A real search runs every time, and nothing is faked.

What happens to the photo I upload?

Your photo goes straight to our search provider to run that one search — Sherlock doesn't store it. We never add it to a public index, attach it to anyone else's profile, or sell it.

Are my search results public?

No. Your results are private to your account and only you can see them. We don't publish pages about the people you look up.

Is Sherlock legal to use?

Sherlock searches publicly available information for personal safety and verification. You're responsible for using the results lawfully. It isn't a consumer reporting tool, so it can't be used for employment, housing, or credit decisions.

Which platforms does Sherlock search?

We cover the major social networks, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest, and OnlyFans, plus public records. We add more sources over time.

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One photo tells you who they really are.

Run your first search in seconds. We delete your photo afterward and keep your results private to you.

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Not stored on our servers · results private to you