PhoneInfoga is one of the most powerful open-source OSINT tools for scanning phone numbers. It pulls data from international numbering plans, Google searches, social media profiles, and even vulnerability databases like HIBP (Have I Been Pwned).
If you’re using Kali Linux, you have two great options: the pre-packaged version or the latest from GitHub. Here’s how to get it running.
docker: command not foundSolution: Reinstall Docker and restart your terminal session. Ensure you are not running as root without Docker privileges. install phoneinfoga in kali linux
1. "Command not found" error:
If you type phoneinfoga and get an error, it means the binary is not in your system's PATH.
ls./phoneinfoga versionsudo mv phoneinfoga /usr/local/bin/2. "Permission denied" error: The file might not have executable permissions. Fix this by running: How to Install PhoneInfoga on Kali Linux (2026
chmod +x phoneinfoga
Here's an example of how to use PhoneInfoga:
$ phoneinfoga --batch
Enter a phone number: +1234567890
PhoneInfoga will then scan the phone number and gather information about its owner. Error 1: docker: command not found Solution: Reinstall
PhoneInfoga is a must-have for any Kali Linux OSINT toolkit. The apt method is fine for beginners, but the GitHub build gives you bleeding-edge scanners. Start with basic scans, then explore the web UI — it’s surprisingly useful for ongoing investigations.
Happy OSINT hunting!
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