What is Sherlock Search
Sherlock Search is a one-time reverse face search service that compares a submitted face photo against public web sources. It returns possible visual matches with links to the public pages where they appear, allowing users to trace where a face appears online. No account is required; the service uses a single $2.99 payment via Stripe.
How to use Sherlock Search
- Prepare one clear photo: Choose, drop, or paste a JPG, PNG, or WebP image (up to 10 MB) with one visible, front-facing face. The image stays in your browser while you review it.
- Pay once through Stripe: Complete the one-time $2.99 USD payment via Stripe. Stripe collects your email for a receipt and recovery link. No account, subscription, or recurring charge.
- Review the source trail: After payment is verified, the search begins. Possible matches are returned with similarity context and links to the public pages behind them.
Features of Sherlock Search
- Possible matches in order: Returned leads are arranged by visual similarity so you can review the strongest candidates first.
- Meaning, not certainty: Similarity helps prioritize review but does not certify a name, ownership, or legal identity.
- Public source links: Open the page behind a result and examine its account, date, caption, and surrounding facts.
- Private guest report: The report is private and accessible via an emailed recovery link.
- No account required: No registration or login needed.
- Technical-failure refund: If the provider rejects the request, cannot be reached, or times out, the $2.99 payment is refunded automatically.
- Up to 24-hour media retention: Search media is retained for up to 24 hours.
Use Cases of Sherlock Search
- Examine an unfamiliar online identity: Compare a profile photo with other public appearances before relying on a name, biography, or claimed location.
- Trace possible photo reuse: Investigate whether a face appears alongside different names or stories to detect impersonation.
- Review your own public footprint: Search a photo you own to find possible reposts or unexpected public exposure.
Pricing
- Single public-source search: $2.99 USD, one-time payment.
- What's included: One photo comparison, private source-linked report, email receipt and recovery link, no account or subscription, automatic technical-failure refund, up to 24-hour media retention.
- Zero-match policy: A completed search with zero matches is not refundable because the provider comparison was performed.
FAQ
What does Sherlock Search do?
The service submits one face photo to a reverse-image search provider and returns possible visual matches connected to public web pages. Results are leads for your own review, not proof of legal identity.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Choose a photo, complete the one-time Stripe checkout, and return directly to the private report. Stripe collects an email so you can receive a receipt and recovery link.
What does the $2.99 payment include?
It is the base price for one provider search and one private source-linked report. Eligible promotion codes can be entered at Stripe Checkout. There is no subscription, recurring charge, or membership tier.
What if the search returns no matches?
A completed zero-match search is not refunded because the provider comparison was performed. It does not prove the face is absent online; relevant images may be unindexed, unavailable, or visually different.
What if a technical problem stops the search?
If the provider rejects the request, cannot be reached, or times out before completing the comparison, the $2.99 payment is refunded automatically.
How long is search media retained?
Search media is retained for up to 24 hours. Keep the emailed recovery link until you have finished reviewing the private report.
Can a similarity score confirm someone’s identity?
No. It measures visual resemblance between images. Always inspect the public source, timeline, account details, and independent evidence before reaching a conclusion.
