🔍 OSINT Username Search Tool

Check if a username exists across 70+ social platforms in real-time.

What is an OSINT username search?

OSINT stands for open-source intelligence, which means gathering information from public sources. A username search checks whether the same handle is registered on many websites. People use it to trace the public footprint of an account, verify who they are talking to or see which of their own accounts are easy to link together.

How this username search works

Each site has a predictable profile address, such as github.com/username. The tool builds that address for every site on its list and asks the site whether a profile exists there. A normal profile page counts as a hit. An error page or a redirect counts as a miss. The checks run through our worker proxy.

How to read the results

  • Found: the site returned a valid profile page for that username.
  • False positive: the site answered in a way that looks like a profile but probably is not one. Some sites return a normal page for any name.
  • Not found: the site reported no profile.

Use the filter buttons above to switch between the groups and download the full list as a CSV file.

Limits to keep in mind

A match tells you that a username exists on a site. Whether the same person owns two accounts needs separate evidence. Many people pick a common name. Some sites block automated checks or limit how many requests they accept. Treat every hit as a lead that needs verifying.

Use it responsibly

Run searches only for investigations you are authorized to carry out, such as checking your own handles or researching a case you have permission to work on. Laws and platform rules differ by country, so check the rules that apply to you before you collect information about other people.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this tool work?
It builds the profile address for each site on its list and checks through our worker proxy whether a valid profile page comes back.
How accurate are the results?
Results are a good first pass. Some platforms limit requests or return a normal page for any name, which creates false positives. Check each hit by hand.
Do you save my search history?
No. This page does not save usernames or search history. Each check goes through a small relay that returns only the HTTP status code of the target site, and request logging is turned off on that relay. The sites you check still see a request for the username you typed.
Can I check if a username is free to register?
The tool checks whether a profile exists. A missing profile often means the name is free, but a site can also reserve or hide names, so confirm on the sign-up page of that site.
Which sites does it check?
More than 70 platforms, including GitHub, Reddit and Instagram. The results grid lists each site with its status.
How can I search specific posts or accounts on X (Twitter)?
If you locate an active handle on X, you can search its tweet history using custom operators with our Twitter Advanced Searcher.