Free tool

TikTok Username Checker.

Type a username to see if it's available on TikTok. If it's taken, see the account's followers, likes, videos and age.

Checks public TikTok profiles. Free, no sign-up, nothing is saved.

How to pick a TikTok username that's free

  1. Start with your niche or name, then check it above.
  2. If it's taken, add a period or underscore (sam.cooks, sam_cooks) or a short word like real, daily or hq.
  3. Keep it short and easy to say, so people can find you by voice and memory.
  4. Use the same name on YouTube and Instagram if you can.
  5. Confirm in the app: Profile → Edit profile → Username.

TikTok username rules

  • Up to 24 characters.
  • Letters, numbers, underscores (_) and periods (.) only. No spaces or emoji.
  • Can't end with a period.
  • You can change it once every 30 days.

What the stats on a taken username tell you

Likes per follower and average likes per video give a quick feel for how engaged an audience is. An account with many followers but few likes per video often grew from old viral posts or bought followers. Planning to earn? Creator Rewards needs 10,000 followers. Check where you stand with the TikTok monetization checker, or estimate earnings with the TikTok money calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a TikTok username is available?

Type the username above and press Check username. If no public account uses it, the tool shows it as available. To be 100% sure, try it in the app under Profile → Edit profile → Username; if TikTok accepts it, it's yours.

Why does a username look available but TikTok won't let me use it?

TikTok hides banned accounts and keeps some usernames reserved, and a name that was just changed can stay locked for a while. Those don't show up as public profiles, so the app is the final check.

How often can I change my TikTok username?

Once every 30 days. After you change it, your old username may stay unavailable to others for a period.

What are the rules for TikTok usernames?

Up to 24 characters, using only letters, numbers, underscores and periods. A username can't end with a period.

Can I see when a TikTok account was created?

Often, yes. For taken usernames the tool shows the creation date when TikTok includes it in the public profile data, along with followers, likes and video count.

Is this TikTok username checker free?

Yes. It's free, needs no sign-up and doesn't save what you search.

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