GChecked Sep 2026
Google Advanced Search
Build precise searches by phrase, site, file type, language, and date.
Privacy: Search terms may be stored by Google. Do not enter confidential case details.
Public-source toolkit
OSINT analysis
Current tools for finding, verifying, and preserving information that is already public.
Protect the survivor first.
Never upload sensitive evidence to a third-party service. Opening an external link may create browser history, logs, or account activity.
Public directory + member workspace
Explore freely. Unlock guided member tools.
The directory below is available to everyone. Supporting membership adds carefully scoped tools that help members build safer, more consistent public-source searches.
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- 02Create an account
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- 03Activate membership
Supporting-member access is manually reviewed. A donation alone does not change permissions.
- 04Open guided tools
Use the Instagram public-search builder now, with more carefully scoped features planned.
Separate permissions stay separate. Membership does not grant access to private cases, helper assignments, restricted records searches, wallets, or token controls.
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Search & discovery
4 toolsIChecked Sep 2026
IntelTechniques Search Tools
Build public-source searches across social networks, usernames, images, domains, records, and other OSINT categories.
Privacy: Queries are assembled in your browser, but opened search providers may log them. Avoid confidential case details, address searches, breach data, and bulk Submit All features.
OChecked Sep 2026
OSINT Framework
Browse a broad tree of open-source research resources.
Privacy: This external directory is not fully vetted by TAYLOR. Review each destination before using it.
TChecked Sep 2026
TraceLabs
Search for missing people. They are a group where you can help too
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Images & video
7 toolsBChecked Sep 2026
Bing Visual Search
Search the web using an image or image URL.
Privacy: Uploads go to Microsoft and may be used to improve its services. Never upload private evidence.
DChecked
DolphinRadar Instagram Story Viewer
View or download Stories, Highlights, and Reels that are already available from public Instagram accounts.
Privacy: Third-party site: it receives your IP address and searched username. Do not sign in, subscribe to tracking, or enter case or survivor information.
FChecked Sep 2026
FaceCheck.ID
Search for appearances of a face across publicly indexed social media, video, news, and other web pages.
Privacy: Facial images are sensitive biometric data sent to a third party. Use only a lawfully obtained image for an approved case purpose; never upload survivor, minor, or bystander images. A match is a lead, not proof of identity.
GChecked Sep 2026
Google Lens
Find visually similar images and pages where an image may appear.
Privacy: Uploads go to Google. Use only a non-sensitive copy and remove identifying details first.
IChecked Sep 2026
InVID Verification Plugin
Browser-based tools for examining public images and video, including keyframes and verification workflows.
Privacy: Work from copies. Some features contact third-party search services.
PChecked Sep 2026
PimEyes
Search the open web for pages containing visually similar faces and review the source pages for possible matches.
Privacy: Facial images are sensitive biometric data sent to a third party. Use only a lawfully obtained image for an approved case purpose; never upload survivor, minor, or bystander images. A match is a lead, not proof of identity.
TChecked Sep 2026
TinEye
Find matching image copies and compare where an image appeared online.
Privacy: A submitted image is sent to a third party. Never upload private or identifying evidence.
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Web archives
1 toolWChecked Sep 2026
Wayback Machine
Look for historical versions of public webpages or request a public page capture.
Privacy: A Save Page Now request makes the captured URL publicly discoverable. Do not submit private or tokenized URLs.
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File metadata
1 toolEChecked Sep 2026
ExifTool
Inspect file metadata locally without uploading the file to a website.
Privacy: Prefer read-only commands on a copy. Metadata may reveal names, devices, dates, or GPS coordinates.
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Domains & websites
1 toolIChecked Sep 2026
ICANN Lookup
Review public registration data for a domain name.
Privacy: Registration data may be privacy-redacted. Do not use it to contact or harass a registrant.
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Official records
2 toolsMChecked Sep 2026
MuckRock
This site will make FOIA requests for you
PChecked Sep 2026
PACER
Search official U.S. federal court records and case information.
Privacy: Registration and fees may apply. Court records can contain sensitive information; follow access and reuse rules.
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Community suggestions
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