Sherlock Search
Sherlock Search is a one-time reverse face search service that compares an uploaded facial image against public web sources to find possible visual matches. Users submit a single photo, pay a flat fee of $2.99 via Stripe, and receive a private report listing potential matches along with source links for manual verification. The service emphasizes privacy by keeping the image local to the browser until payment is confirmed, and search media is retained for up to 24 hours before deletion. It does not require an account or subscription. Results are returned with similarity scores and links to the original public pages, but the service explicitly notes that visual similarity does not certify identity, and all findings must be corroborated with context from the source pages. Sherlock Search is intended for lawful, non-harmful purposes such as identity verification, impersonation checks, and personal footprint audits, and it advises against use in employment, housing, credit, insurance, or law enforcement decisions.
- Category
- AI Face Recognition
- Pricing
- Unknown
Problem solved
Sherlock Search enables individuals to trace a face across public websites, helping to verify online identities, detect unauthorized photo reuse or impersonation, and review personal digital footprints. It provides a starting point for manual investigation by linking facial matches to their original web contexts, without claiming to establish legal identity.
Use cases
- Investigate an unfamiliar online identity by cross-referencing profile photos
- Detect impersonation or photo reuse across different names and stories
- Audit one's own public presence and find unexpected reposts
- Verify the authenticity of a person met online through reverse image search
- Locate unauthorized commercial use of a personal photo on public sites
Audience
- Business Users
- Content Creators
- Researchers
- Hobbyists
Pros
- No account or subscription required
- One-time payment of $2.99 with no recurring charges
- Privacy-preserving: photo stays in browser until payment confirmed
- Source links provided for manual verification and context
- Clear guidelines for responsible use and interpretation of results
Cons
- Limited to one photo per search; no batch processing
- Only searches public web sources, not private or deep web content
- Results require careful human review; no identity verification
- No API or integration capabilities
- No free tier or trial; even zero-match searches are non-refundable
Official website: https://sherlocksearch.net/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/sherlock-search