Searchbug
Find and verify contact details for US adults and businesses
APIs & InfrastructureFreemium#people-search#data-validation#skip-tracing
Launches Nov 25, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
What is Searchbug?
Searchbug provides tools to find and verify contact information for over 95 percent of US adults. Users can look up names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses through single searches or bulk processing.
The platform offers APIs for developers and businesses to integrate people search, phone validation, email verification, and skip tracing directly into their applications. Services include reverse phone lookups, address verification, property searches, and criminal record checks.
Pricing is volume-based with no contracts required. Businesses pay only for matched records, and customer data is not shared or sold. A free first search plus bonus tokens are available for new users.
Searchbug features
- Single and bulk people search for names, addresses, phones, and emails
- Phone number validation including LNP, DNC checks, and caller ID
- Email verification to identify active, invalid, toxic, and disposable addresses
- Skip tracing and professional investigator services for locating individuals
- Criminal records, bankruptcy, arrest warrants, and OFAC database searches
- REST APIs for direct integration into business workflows and applications
Who uses Searchbug and for what
- Marketing teams appending missing phone numbers and email addresses to customer lists
- Collections agencies locating debtors using skip tracing and SSN verification
- Financial institutions validating customer identities and checking anti-money laundering databases
- Real estate professionals verifying property ownership and current mailing addresses
- Background check companies running criminal record and eviction history searches
Searchbug FAQ
Is Searchbug free?
Searchbug offers a free first people search along with 500 bonus tokens for new accounts. Business services and API usage operate on a competitive volume-based pricing model where customers pay only for matched records. The website does not specify exact per-search costs beyond the initial offer.
Does Searchbug provide an API?
Yes, Searchbug offers multiple APIs for people search, phone validation, email verification, skip tracing, and background checks. Developers can integrate these endpoints directly into their applications or use batch file processing for large datasets.
What types of background checks does Searchbug support?
The platform provides access to criminal records, arrest warrants, bankruptcies, liens, marriage and divorce records, and OFAC searches. Professional investigator services also cover bank account searches, driver license checks, and employment verification.
Can I use Searchbug for bulk data processing?
Yes, the service supports batch processing for phone validation, email verification, and contact list appending. Users can upload bulk files for self-service processing without requiring long-term contracts.
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