Overview
Removal times depend on the type of takedown and the platform involved.
LeakRemover handles every case automatically — from immediate Google removals to slower responses from hosting providers — and updates each link’s status in your dashboard as soon as progress occurs.
1. Google Removals: Usually Within Hours
As an official Trusted Copyright Removal Partner of Google, LeakRemover’s requests are processed with priority.
Most Google delisting requests are handled within a few minutes to 24 hours, while some may take up to a couple of days depending on Google’s review queue.
Once Google confirms the action, your Google Status changes to Removed — meaning the content no longer appears in search results.
2. DMCA Removals from the Source
Removals directly from websites (the “source”) depend entirely on the host’s cooperation and country of operation.
Responsive, DMCA-compliant websites typically remove content within 24–72 hours.
Others, especially offshore or non-DMCA sites, may take a week or more or require manual escalation.
LeakRemover automatically follows up and records each domain’s response pattern to optimize future removals.
3. Other Search Engines (Bing, Yandex, etc.)
LeakRemover also sends takedown requests to Bing and Yandex in parallel with Google.
Their processing times are generally similar — between 1 and 3 business days — though Bing may occasionally take longer for verification.
4. Why Some Links Take Longer
Certain factors can slow down a takedown:
The target website has no valid contact or abuse channel.
The content is hosted on user-generated platforms that require manual moderation.
The site ignores or refuses DMCA requests (in such cases, LeakRemover still ensures the link is removed from Google Search).
The domain reuploads the same content — LeakRemover automatically detects and reissues new notices.
5. Tracking Progress
All status updates are shown directly in your LeakRemover dashboard.
Each link changes state automatically (e.g., Notified → Removed → Unresponsive).
You’ll see at a glance whether it’s:
Removed from Google,
Removed from the source,
or still Pending / Unresponsive.
No email notifications are needed — your dashboard is always up to date in real time.
FAQ
Q: How long does it take for Google to remove my links?
Usually within a few minutes to a few hours, thanks to LeakRemover’s partnership with Google.
Q: Why is a website taking longer?
Because some sites review requests manually or operate outside DMCA jurisdiction.
Q: How will I know when it’s done?
The link’s status in your dashboard automatically updates to “Removed” once confirmed.
Q: Do you retry unresponsive sites?
LeakRemover periodically re-checks and escalates cases where no reply is received.