Sherlowl

Sherlowl is an AI-powered face search app designed to help people understand where their photos appear across publicly available websites and social platforms. Users can take a photo or select one from their device, crop and confirm the face, then review visually similar matches alongside links to their source pages. Sherlowl searches public sources, including platforms such as YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and Pinterest. Results display color-coded similarity levels and can be filtered by platform or sorted; users can also copy, share or open source links and revisit search history.

The app is intended to help users monitor their own photos and digital footprint, including checking whether profile pictures appear elsewhere or were shared without permission. Sherlowl emphasizes responsible use: searches should use the user’s own photo or an adult’s photo with clear consent, and results indicate visual similarity rather than identity. Only the confirmed face crop is sent, while the full photo stays on the device.