If you’ve been trying to edit your People Card on Google, you might have noticed something strange—it’s no longer showing up the way it used to. Many people are still searching for “edit my people card” or “add me to search”, hoping to update their profiles. But the truth is Google has officially discontinued Google People Card as of April 7, 2024.

In this article, we’ll break down what happened, why you can’t edit your People Card anymore, and what you should do next.

What Was ‘Add Me to Search’?

For those who don’t know about the, Google’s People Card it was a feature launched by google which allowed users to create a small profile that appeared when someone searched their name. It was especially useful for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who wanted to build an online presence without a personal website.

Previously, you could create or edit your People Card by simply searching “add me to search” on Google Android App that feature only access able through google search app both in android or iphone. Fill out the details and your profile will be visible on google people card.

Why Can’t You Edit Your People Card Anymore?

The reason is simple Google has shut down the People Card feature worldwide. While there was announcement by google on their official form for it, a user on Google’s support forum confirmed that the service was discontinued on April 7, 2024. Why Google discontinued it well it worked well back then and lots of professionals and celebrities registered them selves too. But google found it not helpful for people or Maybe lots of ordinary people registered them selves on google people card just for the fame which actually doesn’t good but whatever google did discontinued it.

However, many outdated articles even some updated youtube videos and websites still claim you can edit your Google People Card. This is misinformation—once the feature is gone, there’s no way to modify or access it anymore.

Check Official Discussion Thread Here: https://support.google.com/websearch/thread/262762292/google-inform-me-my-people-card-and-content-should-be-deleted-may-7-its-affect-my-blog-content?hl=en

What If You Already Had a People Card?

If you created a People Card before the shutdown, you’re probably wondering:

  • Is my People Card still visible?
    • No, Google has removed all existing People Cards from search results.
  • Can I update or delete it?
    • No, since the feature is discontinued, there’s no way to access or modify it.

What Should You Do Instead?

While google people card is gone but that doesn’t mean you cannot create your visiting card any more there are lots of alternative available.

  1. Create a Personal Website – This is simplest way to create for people card buy your name domain and create single page website with your service or professional contact details and bio etc.
  2. Create and Optimize LinkedIn Profile – If you are professional or service provider Linkedin is your pick what best is it’s free and very reputed if your profile has good optimization you can rank well on google.
  3. Set Up a Google Business Profile – Great Choice for Company that have physical office or address not for freelancer or service provider who doesn’t have physical office.
  4. Use Social Media Platforms – Profiles on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook is best for all type of people specially for those who doesn’t have any professional background just pick unique username and your profile will be visible on google in no time.

You can also try to use mix of all types of social media accounts and get yourself or business recognized as trusted business but having so many social media accounts focusing them in same time to grow them all is time taking process and every social media platforms have their own set of algorithm to follow that’s way too much for a single person to handle that’s why at ACG we created Social Media Accounts Management Service in this we will make sure your stay top of the competition and your people visiting card stay stronger forever.