WhatsMyName App:
find any username
online, instantly.
One search across 732 platforms at once. WhatsMyName App checks social networks, gaming sites, forums, coding communities, dating apps, and more. Results appear in seconds. No account needed, no install required.
Searches social media, gaming, coding, forums, dating, finance, and 8+ other categories
WhatsMyName App is a free username search tool and OSINT platform that checks whether a username exists across 732 websites in seconds. Security researchers use it to map a target's digital footprint during investigations. Journalists use it to verify whether an identity is consistent across platforms. Individuals use it to audit their own online presence and find accounts they may have forgotten about. It scans social media, gaming networks, developer communities, forums, dating sites, and dozens of other categories simultaneously. No installation required, no sign-up, no rate limits. Results stream in real time with direct links to every found profile.
Why it works
Built different.
platforms across every category
Real-time streaming
20 parallel checks run at the same time. Results appear as they land, not after a full scan completes.
Zero data stored
Searches run entirely in memory and are discarded the moment your session ends. Nothing is logged.
How it works
Three steps.
Enter a username
Type any handle, nickname, or username you want to look up. No account, no API key, no setup of any kind.
We scan in parallel
732 platforms are checked at the same time. Each check verifies both a confirmed match and a miss pattern to cut out false positives.
Get direct links
Found accounts appear as clickable cards with a direct link to the live profile. Export your full results to CSV in one click.
Use cases
Who uses WhatsMyName App.
Security researchers
Enumerate a target's online presence during OSINT investigations. Map digital footprints, find pivot points, and build comprehensive identity profiles across platforms.
HR and recruiters
Verify candidate identities and check professional consistency across platforms. Confirm the person behind the application before making hiring decisions.
Journalists and investigators
Quickly locate all public accounts tied to a person or alias. Gather initial intelligence and find corroborating profiles across social, forum, and news communities.
Individuals
Audit your own digital footprint with WhatsMyName App. See exactly which platforms have an account under your username, find forgotten accounts, and understand your full public exposure.
How it compares
WhatsMyName App vs the alternatives.
WhatsMyName App is not the only username search tool available. Here is how it stacks up against the most common alternatives used in the OSINT community.
| Tool | Sites checked | Install needed | Open source | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsMyName App | 732+ | No (web version) | Yes | Quick lookups, no setup |
| Sherlock | 400+ | Yes (Python CLI) | Yes | Terminal power users |
| Maigret | 3,000+ | Yes (Python CLI) | Yes | Deep investigations |
| Namechk | ~100 | No (web) | No | Brand availability |
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