Social Handle Checker

Check if your desired username is available on Twitter, Instagram, GitHub, TikTok, and more -- all at once, completely free.

What This Tool Does

The Social Handle Checker lets you enter a username and instantly see whether it is available across 10+ social media platforms. Instead of visiting each platform individually, you get a clear overview showing which networks have the name available and which already have it taken.

Results include direct links to each platform, so you can click through to claim an available handle immediately or view the existing profile. All platforms are checked simultaneously for fast, parallel results. You can also use the ?q= URL parameter to pre-fill the username, making it easy to jump here from any other Domainwise tool with a single click.

Whether you are launching a startup, building a personal brand, or evaluating domain investments, checking social handle availability alongside domain availability gives you a complete picture of your brand's online potential.

Why Check Social Handles With Your Domain?

Brand consistency is one of the strongest signals of trust online. When your domain name, social media handles, and business name all match, people recognize and remember your brand faster. Fragmented naming across platforms creates confusion and weakens your online presence.

Checking social availability before committing to a domain name prevents a common mistake: registering a domain only to discover the matching handles are already taken. By verifying both at the same time, you can make an informed decision about which brand name to pursue.

For domain investors and brand consultants, social handle availability is a key factor in assessing a name's marketability. A domain with matching available social handles is significantly more valuable than one where the handles are already claimed. Pair this tool with the domain name generator to brainstorm names that work everywhere.

Tips for Choosing a Username

Picking the right username is just as important as choosing your domain name. A strong social handle reinforces your brand and makes it easy for people to find you across platforms. Keep these tips in mind:

• Keep it short and memorable -- Avoid numbers, underscores, and special characters unless they are part of your established brand identity.
• Match your domain name -- If you register cloudpeak.dev, aim for @cloudpeak on social platforms. Consistency builds recognition.
• Check before you commit -- Always verify social handle availability before finalizing your domain purchase or brand name.
• Have a backup plan -- If your first choice is taken, consider common variations like adding "get", "use", "the", or "hq" as a prefix or suffix.
• Think long-term -- Choose a handle that scales with your brand. Avoid trendy terms that may feel dated in a few years.

Explore all our free domain tools to research every aspect of your brand name before launch.

Related Guides

Ready to take the next step after checking social handle availability? These guides will help you move from research to registration:

• How to register a domain -- A step-by-step guide to purchasing your first domain name, from choosing a registrar to completing the setup.
• Domain search guide -- Learn how to use Domainwise's pattern-based name generator to find creative, available domain names that match your social handles.

Securing both your domain and social handles at the same time is the best way to protect your brand identity online.