Truecaller
Operator: True Software Scandinavia AB, Sweden
Reverse lookup and caller identification with community-supplied names, spam reports and number statistics. Web search and smartphone apps.
People & Identity
OPSEC caution
When you view a profile, Truecaller may notify the person whose profile you viewed and show your profile. “Incognito Mode” allows anonymous profile views.
Product
Truecaller, an app for caller identification and spam protection with additional web-based reverse lookup.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 17 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Finds a recorded name and spam reports for a telephone number. Number statistics help assess frequently reported advertising and scam calls.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Phone number | Community-supplied name, general location and line type, where available. | Retrieved |
| Phone number | Spam risk rating based on user reports, along with call and spam statistics, where available. | Derived |
Features
- Searches telephone numbers and displays recorded community-supplied names, location and line type.
- Displays spam reports, comments and a risk rating calculated from them.
- Displays call frequency, answer rate and other statistics for recorded numbers.
- Identifies callers and blocks spam calls in the smartphone app.
- Offers advanced blocking, ad-free use and other app features in paid plans.
Categories
- People & Identity
- Phone search
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Worldwide
Dataset
Its own worldwide telephone directory with user-suggested names and spam reports. The provider adds public data and calculates risk ratings.
Access
Requirements
Web search requires sign-in. Apps for Android and iOS; free allowances and features vary by operating system and region.
Export
Unknown
Provider
True Software Scandinavia AB
Country of establishment
Sweden
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
The European terms allow personal, non-commercial use. Commercial use and automated data collection require permission.
Legal note
Limitations
- Names come from sources including community suggestions. Location and line type are available only where held in the directory.
- Web search and free iOS search are limited. Premium features and prices vary by device and region.
- The European terms require permission for commercial use and automated data collection.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Reverse Phone Number Lookup
Truecaller · EN
Explains number searches, community-supplied names, spam ratings and search limits.