itch.io Username Checker

By WhatsMyName Apps · Reviewed October 18, 2026 · Editorial policy

Game developers on itch.io get their page address from their username, and players see it on every game page. Enter a name below for an itch.io username search, then read what itch.io has said about changing it.

itch.io username rules

Allowed characters and length	Not published in itch.io's documentation.
Username and URL	Your username and page address change together.
Change frequency	After a change, you must wait 1 week before changing again (itch.io announcement, 2016).
Old links	itch.io sets up a redirect automatically, so old links keep working.
Old names	Your old name stays tied to your account as a redirect. Account changes beyond that go through itch.io support.

Sources: itch.io: change your username and URL (2016 announcement), itch.io documentation. Last reviewed 2026-10-18. Platforms change their rules; the linked help pages are the final word.

How to check a itch.io username

Type the username without .itch.io.
We load itch.io/profile/<name> and look for the user data that real profiles carry. itch.io's not-found page means no account uses the name.
A name you see as free here may still be held as a redirect from someone's earlier name. The settings page has the final word.
For a taken name, the result links to the profile so you can see who has it.

itch.io username taken? What you can do

Add "games", "dev" or "studio": janegames, janedev, janestudio.
If the name was once yours, it may still redirect to your account. Contact itch.io support about account changes.
itch.io does not publish a way to claim an inactive name, so pick a variation.
Your game titles do not need to match your username, so a variation in the URL is fine.

How to change your itch.io username

Sign in and open your account settings.
Find the option to change your username and URL.
Enter the new name and save. itch.io redirects your old links.
Wait a week before changing it again.

Reserved and restricted names

itch.io does not publish a list of reserved usernames or a release policy for inactive names in its documentation.

Tips

Your username appears in every game link, so a studio-style name ages better than a joke handle.
Old links redirect after a change, but update your social bios anyway so people see the new name.
Check the same name on Steam, X and Bluesky before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

Can I change my itch.io username?

Yes, from your account settings. Your page URL changes with it, itch.io redirects old links, and you must wait a week before changing again.

Do old itch.io links break when I change my username?

No. itch.io said it sets up a redirect automatically, so old links keep working.

What characters can an itch.io username use?

itch.io does not publish the rules. The settings page tells you if a name is not allowed.

How do I search for someone on itch.io by username?

Open name.itch.io or itch.io/profile/name if you know the username, or type it here and we check it. itch.io's search lists games, jams and tags rather than accounts, so without a username, search for one of their games and follow the link to the creator.

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