Username search use cases

Practical guides for the people who use our search: what problem it solves for them, the steps, and where its limits are. Every guide uses the same free tool, which checks 3,166 sites with no sign-up. Start a search.

• Brand protectionSee where your brand name is already taken, by whom, and which handles you can still claim.
• Creator handlesPick a handle that is free on the platforms you post to, then claim it everywhere in one sitting.
• Self-auditFind the forgotten accounts under your old usernames, then decide what to keep, lock or delete.
• Security investigationsMap a handle across sites during authorized investigations, then verify and export what you find.
• JournalistsCheck whether a source has a consistent online history before you quote them.
• RecruitersConfirm portfolio links a candidate gave you, with their consent. Never for hiring decisions.
• GamersFind a gamertag that is free on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, Roblox, Twitch and Discord.
• DevelopersCheck a project or org name on code hosts and registries, plus .dev, .io and .com domains.
• Online dating safetyCheck that a match has a real public presence before you meet, using public profiles only.
• ParentsReview what your family's own usernames show in public, then fix privacy settings together.

Results are leads to verify. WhatsMyName Apps is not a consumer reporting agency; never use results for employment, housing or other FCRA-covered decisions. See the responsible use notes and terms.