Sherlock Search: trace a face online.
Public-source comparison/Private guest report
Sherlock Search: trace a face online.
Upload one photo. Sherlock Search compares the face with images connected to public web pages, then returns possible matches and their source links for careful review.
One search · $2.99 USD · No account
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Photo
$2.99
One payment
NONE
Account needed
24H
Media window
Search procedure
How Sherlock Search works: one photo, one payment, one report.
The payment boundary is explicit. Your image stays in this browser until the server verifies the Stripe payment.
1. 01
Prepare one clear photo
Choose, drop, or paste a JPG, PNG, or WebP. The image stays in your browser while you review it and open checkout. 2. 02Pay once through Stripe
Stripe collects $2.99 USD and your recovery email. There is no account, subscription, credit pack, or recurring charge. 3. 03Review 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.Report anatomy
What a Sherlock Search report includes
Illustrative report structureVerify before concluding
0192%profile-source.example
0284%public-page.example
0371%image-archive.example
Example domains and scores are shown only to explain the report layout. Actual results depend on the submitted image and available public-source index.
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. It 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.
Review protocol
How to review a Sherlock Search result
A convincing thumbnail can still belong to an unrelated or copied page. Treat the face, source page, and timeline as separate pieces of evidence.
1. 01
Compare stable facial details
Look at eye spacing, brows, nose shape, jawline, ears, and distinctive marks. Hair, clothing, filters, and scenery can change easily. 2. 02Open the original page
Read the account name, caption, date, domain, and surrounding page. A thumbnail without its source context is only a partial lead. 3. 03Look for corroboration
Check whether more than one independent source supports the same conclusion. Record contradictions as carefully as similarities.Responsible use
When to use Sherlock Search responsibly
The service helps locate pages to inspect. It is not a background check, identity registry, or decision-making system.
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IDENTITY CHECK
Examine an unfamiliar online identity
Compare a profile photo with other public appearances before relying on a name, biography, or claimed location. The result can reveal pages worth checking, but it cannot tell you who controls an account.
02
IMPERSONATION
Trace possible photo reuse
Investigate whether a face appears alongside different names or stories. Review the oldest accessible sources and the context around each use before reporting possible impersonation.
03
SELF-AUDIT
Review your own public footprint
Search a photo you own to find possible reposts or unexpected public exposure. Source links provide a practical starting point if you decide to contact a website or platform.
Privacy boundary
The payment happens before the search
Selecting and previewing a photo is local to your browser. The image is sent for the paid search only after the server verifies the Stripe payment.
Before paymentThe selected photo remains in this browser.
At checkoutStripe handles the one-time payment and recovery email.
After paymentThe server unlocks one private search and report.
Media windowSearch media is retained for up to 24 hours.
18+ lawful use
Use the service only for a legal, non-harmful purpose.
Human review required
A possible match must be checked against source context.
No identity guarantee
Visual similarity cannot establish who a person is.
One-price ledger
Sherlock Search pricing: $2.99 once. Nothing renews.
The launch offer is deliberately simple: no account, no plan comparison, and no unused credits to manage.
Single public-source search
$2.99
USD / one-time
- 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
A completed search with zero matches is not refundable.
Field notes
Sherlock Search questions before you upload
01What 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.
02Do 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.
03What 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.
04What 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.
05What 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.
06How 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.
07Can 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.
Open a private case
Start with one clear photo.
Review the image before checkout. The search begins only after the $2.99 Stripe payment is confirmed.
No account requiredOne-time $2.99 paymentSource-linked leadsTechnical-failure refunds