Social Media Handle Checker
Check one name across every platform that matters, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and 45+ more, plus domains, in a single search.
A social media handle checker tells you, in one search, whether the @name you want is free across the platforms your audience actually uses, instead of checking each app by hand. NameCheq goes further than most: alongside the big social networks it also checks domains, app stores, and developer registries, so the whole brand lines up. Use it for a personal brand, a creator handle, or a new company name.
Why one consistent handle matters
When your handle is the same everywhere, people who find you on one platform can find you on the rest, and your brand looks deliberate rather than improvised. The hard part is that availability differs platform to platform: a name free on Instagram may be gone on TikTok or unavailable as a .com. Checking them together, before you commit, is the only way to pick a handle you can actually hold across the board.
What NameCheq checks (and what it does not)
NameCheq performs live availability checks across 45+ destinations, major social platforms, domain extensions, app stores, and developer platforms, and shows where your name is open in one view. It checks public availability of handles and domains; it does not register them for you, and it does not determine legal business-name or trademark rights. For company names, pair this with the legal checks described on our business-name pages.
Check a specific platform
Want a dedicated checker with that platform’s exact username rules? Jump straight to any of these:
Frequently asked questions
What is a social media handle checker?
A tool that checks, in one search, whether a username is available across multiple social platforms at once, so you do not have to check each app individually.
Which platforms does NameCheq check?
45+ destinations, including Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Twitch, Telegram, and more, plus domains, app stores, and developer registries.
Is the handle checker free?
Yes, you can check a name across platforms for free. Paid plans unlock the full set of platforms and extra features.
How do I get the same handle on every platform?
Check the name everywhere first with the tool above, choose one that is widely available, then claim it on each platform right away before it is taken.
Can I check a business name too?
Yes. For company names, also see our business name checker and LLC name checker, which explain how state registry and trademark checks work alongside online availability.