Is your @handle still available?
Type any YouTube handle. We probe the live URL in real time and tell you instantly — taken or yours to claim.
LIVE PROBE · NO CACHING · AUTHORITATIVE VERDICT
5 free checks per day. No signup required.
WHAT YOU GET
Fast, honest, authoritative.
Official YouTube API
We ask the YouTube Data API whether a channel already uses the handle, in real time. A handle that is free by this check can still be refused by YouTube if it is reserved or too similar to another.
One-second verdict
Type a handle, hit enter, get the answer. 5 free checks per day means you can shortlist your top contenders without rate anxiety.
Safe input validation
Only letters, numbers, dots, dashes, and underscores — matching YouTube's official handle character rules.
A HANDLE IS THE FIRST BRICK
A handle makes it real.
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Frequently asked
How accurate is this check?
Accurate for handles that real channels already use: we ask the official YouTube Data API, so a handle it reports as taken is taken. It cannot see handles YouTube reserves, blocks or holds for inactive channels, so a handle that looks free can still be refused when you claim it.
What characters can I use in a handle?
Letters (a-z, A-Z), numbers (0-9), underscores (_), dots (.), and hyphens (-). Length: 3-30 characters. YouTube enforces these rules at signup; we pre-check them before probing.
Should I also check other social platforms?
Yes — grab matching handles on TikTok, Instagram, X, and your domain registrar before committing. Inconsistent handles across platforms makes your brand harder to find.
What if a handle is available but has a trademark?
Availability ≠ legal clearance. If you're building a real brand, run a trademark search in your jurisdiction too — we only check YouTube-level availability.
Why only 5 checks per day?
Rate-limiting keeps the tool free for everyone. If you need higher throughput for brand research, join the waitlist for early access to the full platform.