Wie Ich Meine Ex In 3 Minuten Gefunden Habe

How I Found My Ex in 3 Minutes – Step by Step

It was a typical Friday evening. Eight months after a breakup, I finally wanted to know: How is she really doing? Does she have someone new? Where does she live now?

Instead of scrolling through social media for hours, I... in under 3 minutes Found — using entirely legal, public information.

In this article, I'll show you the exact step-by-step process I used to achieve this. You can apply this method yourself (responsibly, of course).

The true story

Her name was Lisa Müller (name changed). We were together for two and a half years, then she suddenly broke up with me. After the breakup, she blocked me everywhere. All I had was her old name, old email address, and I knew she was from Cologne.

I opened the laptop — and started the timer.

Minute 1: Username search Minute 2: Photo search Minute 3: Confirmation of current address

The result was shockingly accurate.

The Complete 3-Minute Method (2026)

Step 1: Find username (30–45 seconds)

Go to WhatsMyName.app
Enter all known usernames (old Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat names)
I immediately found her new Instagram account under a slight variation of her name.

Pro tip: Try also common variations: first name + last name, first name + year of birth, nickname, etc.

Step 2: Facial recognition (PimEyes) – 40 seconds

Upload an old photo of her
PimEyes displays all publicly available images on the internet
I found recent photos from 2025 and 2026 on a private party page and in a local Facebook event.

Step 3: Linking the data (1 minute)

I accessed LinkedIn via the new Instagram account.
Her current company and city (Düsseldorf) were listed there.
With Das Örtliche + full name + city I found the exact address

Total time: 2 minutes 47 seconds.

The best tools for this search

WhatsMyName.app — Username search
PimEyes — Facial recognition
Google Advanced Search with dorks
LinkedIn + Xing — career changes
The Local / 11880.com — Address search
Truecaller — Phone number (if known)
Wayback Machine — old profiles

Key techniques that make the difference

Google Dorks Example: „Lisa Müller“ Cologne OR Düsseldorf site:instagram.com OR site:facebook.com
Cross-referencing — always check multiple sources
Family members as an entry point (often less private)
Event photos and groups (local events)

Legal and ethical boundaries (very important!)

In Germany the following applies:

Searching for public information is legal.
Stalking (§ 238 StGB) is a criminal offense — also digitally.
If you observe or contact the person against their will, you are committing a crime.

My personal rule: I only sought the information for myself and then carried on. No contact, no "monitoring".

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Is it legal to search for your ex like this?
Answer: Simply searching, yes. As soon as you harass or stalk the person — no.

Question: Does this work for everyone?
Answer: % results are very good in 80–90% of people under 45 years of age. Very private or older people are more difficult.

Question: What do I do if I can't find anything?
Answer: Expand your search to include family members, former colleagues, or mutual friends.

Question: Which tool is the most powerful?
Answer: The combination of WhatsMyName + PimEyes is unbeatable.

Question: Should I really do that?
Answer: Most of the time it's better to let go. Such searches can reopen old wounds.

Conclusion

In just 3 minutes I found out more about my ex than I would have learned by chance in 8 months. This shows how porous our digital privacy really is.

The method works extremely well — but it should be used with common sense and responsibility. Don't use this knowledge to harm others, but to protect yourself (e.g., to screen new acquaintances).

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The internet never forgets. If you know how to search, you can find almost anything.

You are the investigator. Use your power wisely.