Instagram Handle Checker

Our Instagram Handle Checker queries Instagram's servers to determine if a username is available or taken. Simply enter the desired username and get instant results.

A good Instagram username should be easy to remember, reflect your brand or personality, be relatively short, and avoid special characters or numbers when possible. It should also be consistent across social platforms.

Currently, you can check one username at a time. However, the process is instant, so you can quickly check multiple options by entering them one by one.

If your preferred username is taken, try variations like adding underscores, numbers, or your location. You could also use abbreviations or combine words creatively while keeping it relevant to your brand.

Instagram usernames must be between 1-30 characters, can only contain letters, numbers, periods, and underscores. They cannot contain spaces or special characters, and must be unique across the platform.

Instagram username availability changes constantly as new accounts are created and existing ones are deleted or renamed. Our tool provides real-time results to give you the most current availability status.

Instagram doesn't offer username reservation. If you find an available username you want, create your account immediately to secure it. Available usernames are claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes, our Instagram Handle Checker is completely free to use. You can check as many usernames as you need without any limitations or hidden costs.