Instagram Username Checker

Type it in the box above and tap Check. We look up whether a live account uses that handle right now. If none does, it is very likely free. The only certain test is to try it in Instagram under Edit profile, then Username.

Instagram holds on to some handles: ones that belonged to deleted, deactivated or banned accounts, ones it reserves, and ones that clash with a trademark. A deactivated account also hides its profile while it still owns the handle. So a free result here means no live account uses it, not a guarantee.

Up to 30 characters, using only letters, numbers, periods and underscores. It can't start or end with a period, can't have two periods in a row, and can't contain spaces, symbols or emoji. The checker tests every rule as you type.

Instagram usually holds your old handle for 14 days so you can switch back. After that, anyone can take it, so be sure before you give up a good one.

It's free and needs no account. You can run 15 checks a day; the limit keeps the tool free for everyone.

Usually not. If an account uses your registered trademark, Instagram has a trademark report form for that. Otherwise, try a variation: add a word like studio, daily or hq, or use our Instagram username generator for ideas.