Identity Guard

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Ranked in Identity Theft Protection Services ·No free plan on record· paid from $4.49/mo

About

Identity Guard is a paid identity-protection service with mobile apps for Android and iOS. Listed protections include dark-web, bank-account, SSN, and account-takeover monitoring, as well as identity restoration and identity-theft insurance. Plans include data-breach notifications. Premium credit protection includes three-bureau credit monitoring; online and device security includes safe browsing and a password manager. Members have access to a U.S.-based customer care team, with fraud agents and support available 24/7/365. Family plans cover five adults and unlimited children, though child members receive only online-account and SSN monitoring. Annual plans have a 60-day money-back guarantee for eligible plans purchased through the website or customer support. Pricing depends on plan and promotion: listed annual Value pricing is $8.99 per month, while another first-year annual promotion lists $4.49 per month and renews at $107.88 per year. Identity Guard was founded in 1996. Its identity-theft insurance is underwritten and administered by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida.

Who it is for

It suits individuals seeking identity monitoring and restoration, or families wanting coverage for five adults and unlimited children. Households should note that children's monitoring is limited to online accounts and SSNs.

What is good

  • Monitors dark web, bank accounts, SSNs, and takeovers
  • Includes identity restoration and identity-theft insurance
  • Fraud agents and support available 24/7/365
  • Family plans cover five adults and unlimited kids
  • Annual plans include a 60-day money-back guarantee

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed
  • Children receive only online-account and SSN monitoring
  • Annual Value pricing renews at $107.88 per year

Verdict

Identity Guard lists a broad range of monitoring and support, with individual and family plans. Compare first-year promotional pricing with renewal terms and the monitoring limits for children.

Compared on identity theft protection services

Free plan
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Dark-web monitoring
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Bank account monitoring
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SSN monitoring
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Account takeover monitoring
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Identity restoration
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Identity-theft insurance
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Facts

Starting Price
Paid plans start at $4.49 per month on the listed annual promotion.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Money Back
Annual plans have a 60-day money-back guarantee.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Refund Limit
Refunds apply to eligible annual plans bought through the website or customer support.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Billing Options
Members are charged monthly or annually depending on selected plan.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Family Membership
Family plans cover 5 adults and unlimited kids.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Child Limits
Child members only get online account monitoring and SSN monitoring.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Mobile Apps
Mobile app is available for iOS and Android.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Customer Support
Plans include a U.S.-based customer care team.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Fraud Agents
Fraud agents and support are available 24/7/365.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Identity Insurance
Plans include identity theft insurance, up to $5 million on family comparison text.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Insurance Underwriter
Identity theft insurance is underwritten and administered by American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Data Breach
Plans include data breach notifications.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Dark Web
Plans include dark web monitoring.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Bank Monitoring
Bank account monitoring is listed among identity theft protection features.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Credit Monitoring
Premium credit protection includes 3-bureau credit monitoring.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Online Security
Online and device security includes safe browsing and password manager.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Company History
Identity Guard says it has protected consumers for over 25 years.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Trusted Users
Over 38 million people have trusted Identity Guard.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Business Option
The navigation includes a business option.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026
Trademark Owner
Identity Guard marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aura Sub, LLC.identityguard.com · 28 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
1996identityguard.com · 4 Oct 2026

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