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Brand Name Checker

Find a name that'sactually free.

12+ platforms — domains, Instagram, GitHub, YouTube and more — checked in parallel. No signup. No bullshit.

12+platforms checked
< 5sper lookup
0signup required
.com.io.ai.app.net.de.coInstagramGitHubYouTubePinterestTikTokFacebook.com.io.ai.app.net.de.coInstagramGitHubYouTubePinterestTikTokFacebook

How it works

01

Enter your name

Type the brand name you're considering. Letters, numbers, hyphens — we sanitize the rest.

02

See what's taken

Domains and social handles are checked in parallel. Green means free, red means taken.

03

Claim what's yours

Click any result to go directly to that platform and register before someone else does.

Coverage

Not just a checker.

Domainsauto
  • .com
  • .io
  • .ai
  • .app
  • .net
  • .de
  • .co

RDAP lookup — instant

Socialauto
  • Instagram
  • GitHub
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest

Live API check

Manual Linksmanual
  • TikTok
  • Facebook

We're honest about limits

FAQ

Common questions about name checking.

How do I check if a brand name is taken?
Type your brand name into Checkname and click 'Check →'. We instantly query 12+ platforms in parallel — including .com/.io/.ai domains and Instagram, GitHub, YouTube, Pinterest — and show you which are available (green) or taken (red) within seconds. No signup required.
How do I check username availability across all platforms?
Checkname checks your username on Instagram, GitHub, YouTube, and Pinterest automatically via live API checks. For TikTok and Facebook we provide direct links so you can verify yourself, since those platforms block automated checks.
Is Checkname free to use?
Yes, the name availability checker is completely free. You can check any brand name or username across 12+ platforms with no account, no credit card, and no limits.
What platforms does Checkname check?
Checkname automatically checks 7 domain extensions (.com, .io, .ai, .app, .net, .de, .co) and 4 social platforms (Instagram, GitHub, YouTube, Pinterest). It also provides direct verification links for TikTok and Facebook.
How long does a name availability check take?
All checks run in parallel with a 5-second timeout, so you get results for all 12+ platforms simultaneously — typically in 2–4 seconds.
What should I do if my brand name is taken?
If key platforms are taken, consider slight variations: adding a prefix (get, try, use, my), appending your industry (e.g. co, hq, app), or using a different TLD. Your Name Score on Checkname shows exactly how available your name is across the most important platforms.