Speedrun.com Username Checker

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

On Speedrun.com, your username sits next to every run you submit and on the leaderboards. Enter a name below for a Speedrun.com username search, then read what the site rules say.

Speedrun.com username rules

Allowed characters and length	Not published in Speedrun.com's site rules.
Content	Usernames should generally be kept PG-13 and must not contain problematic words or phrases.
Other users	Usernames must not reference other users' usernames, with rare exceptions allowed by site staff.
Change frequency	Not published in the official site rules.

Sources: Speedrun.com: site rules, Speedrun.com: support. Last reviewed 2026-10-18. Platforms change their rules; the linked help pages are the final word.

How to check a Speedrun.com username

Type the username as it appears on a leaderboard or in a profile link.
We ask speedrun.com's public API for that name. A real user resolves to a user ID; a missing one answers "could not be found".
Speedrun.com's profile pages block automated requests, so we use the API. If the answer is unclear, the result shows "Can't verify" and links to the profile.
The final test is your account settings: the username field only accepts a name nobody holds.

Speedrun.com username taken? What you can do

Add the game or category you run: jane_mario, janeruns, jane_any.
Do not base the name on another runner's username. The site rules forbid referencing other users' names except in rare cases staff allow.
Keep it PG-13. Problematic words break the site rules.
Speedrun.com does not publish a process for releasing inactive names, so pick a variation.

How to change your Speedrun.com username

Sign in and open your settings at speedrun.com/settings.
Choose the Username section and enter the new name.
Save the change. Your runs stay on your account under the new name.
Update links to your old profile address, since it follows your username.

Reserved and restricted names

Speedrun.com does not publish a list of reserved usernames. Its site rules require PG-13 names and ban names that reference other users' usernames unless staff allow an exception.

Tips

Use the name you stream or post videos under, so viewers can match your runs to your channel.
Short names fit better on crowded leaderboards.
If you also stream, check the same name on Twitch and YouTube.

Frequently asked questions

How do I change my Speedrun.com username?

Open your settings on speedrun.com, choose the Username section and enter a new name. The official site rules do not publish how often you can change it.

What usernames are not allowed on Speedrun.com?

The site rules ask for names kept PG-13 without problematic words, and names that reference other users' usernames are not allowed except in rare cases.

How does this Speedrun.com checker work?

It asks speedrun.com's public API for the username. A user record means taken; "could not be found" means no user has it. Unclear answers show "Can't verify".

How do I search for someone on Speedrun.com by username?

Open speedrun.com/users/name, or type the name here and we ask speedrun.com's public API. If you do not know the exact name, find the runner on the leaderboard of a game they run. An unclear answer from our check shows "Can't verify", so open the link by hand.

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