Social media
Social Media Search by Name or Username (Free)
Free social media search by name or username: search operators, each platform's people search, and how to turn a found profile into a username search.
· 7 min read
WhatsMyName Apps
Blog, page 5
Practical guides to social media usernames, responsible OSINT, online privacy and picking a name that is free everywhere.
- Username tips
Choosing a Unique Username: Tips Plus How to Check Availability
Practical tips for choosing a unique, memorable username that works on every platform, plus a quick way to check whether it is available across thousands of sites.
· 4 min read
- Privacy
Find Your Old Accounts and Clean Up Your Digital Footprint
How to find forgotten online accounts using your old usernames and email inboxes, then decide what to delete, update, or lock down to shrink your digital footprint.
· 4 min read
- OSINT
Username OSINT for Beginners: Legal and Ethical Ways to Research a Handle
An introduction to username OSINT: what it is, when it is appropriate, a careful step-by-step workflow, and the legal and ethical lines every beginner should respect.
· 4 min read
- Username tips
How to Protect Your Brand Name Across Social Media
A practical plan to secure your brand name on social platforms: audit where it is used, claim matching handles and domains, spot impersonators, and keep watch over time.
· 5 min read
- Username tips
How to Check if a Username Is Taken on Every Site (Step by Step)
A step-by-step guide to checking whether a username is taken across thousands of websites at once, how to read the results, and how to confirm what you find.
· 5 min read
