# Username Availability Checker πŸ” (`easyapi/username-availability-checker`) Actor Check username availability across 80+ platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub, and more! Get instant results with platform logos, URLs, and availability status. Essential tool for brand research, social media management, and digital presence optimization. πŸ” - **URL**: https://apify.com/easyapi/username-availability-checker.md - **Developed by:** [EasyApi](https://apify.com/easyapi) (community) - **Categories:** Social media, Developer tools - **Stats:** 534 total users, 13 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 4 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Username Availability Checker πŸ” ### What does Username Availability Checker do? πŸ€” This powerful actor checks username availability across 80+ popular social media platforms, creative communities, and online services - all in one go! Perfect for: - 🎯 Brand name research - πŸ‘€ Social media handle consistency check - 🌐 Username availability verification - πŸ”Ž Digital presence investigation - πŸš€ Social media account creation planning ### Supported Platforms (80+) πŸ“± #### Social Media - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - TikTok - LinkedIn - Snapchat - Pinterest - Reddit #### Creative & Professional - GitHub - Behance - Dribbble - DeviantArt - Medium - Canva - 500px - Flickr #### Video & Streaming - YouTube - Twitch - Vimeo - DailyMotion #### Music & Audio - SoundCloud - Bandcamp - Last.fm #### Commerce & Finance - Etsy - eBay - PayPal - Venmo - Cash.app - Shopify - Patreon - Buy Me a Coffee #### Gaming - Steam - Xbox Live - Roblox #### And many more platforms including: - Telegram - Discord - WordPress - Tumblr - ProductHunt - Trello - Strava - ...and 50+ others! ### Features ✨ - πŸš€ Fast parallel checking across multiple platforms - πŸ“Š Detailed results including platform logos and URLs - βœ… Clear status indicators (available/taken) - πŸ”„ Proxy support for reliable results - πŸ›‘οΈ Built-in stealth measures to avoid blocking - πŸ“ˆ Regular platform list updates ### Output πŸ“‹ For each platform, the actor provides: - Platform name - Platform logo URL - Platform base URL - Profile URL (if username exists) - Availability status ### Input Parameters πŸŽ›οΈ | Parameter | Type | Description | |-----------|------|-------------| | username | String | The username to check across platforms | | proxyConfiguration | Object | Proxy settings for the crawler | ### Use Cases 🎯 1. **Brand Managers**: Secure consistent branding across all major platforms 2. **Digital Marketers**: Research username availability for new campaigns 3. **Startups**: Check name availability before launch 4. **Influencers**: Secure consistent handles across platforms 5. **Social Media Agencies**: Bulk username research for clients ### Tips for Best Results πŸ’‘ - Allow 3-5 minutes for comprehensive results - Consider checking variations of your desired username - Verify results manually before making business decisions ### Limitations ⚠️ - Some platforms may have rate limiting - Results accuracy depends on target platform availability - Platform response times may vary - Some platforms may require additional verification #### Input Example A full explanation of an input example in JSON. ```json { "username": "jamsmith" } ```` #### Output sample The results will be wrapped into a dataset which you can always find in theΒ **Storage**Β tab. Here's an excerpt from the data you'd get if you apply the input parameters above: And here is the same data but in JSON. You can choose in which format to download your data: JSON, JSONL, Excel spreadsheet, HTML table, CSV, or XML. ```json [ { "platform": "cash.app", "platformLogo": "https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=cash.app", "platformUrl": "https://cash.app", "profileUrl": "https://cash.app/$jamsmith", "status": "valid" }, { "platform": "deviantart", "platformLogo": "https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=deviantart.com", "platformUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com", "profileUrl": "https://www.deviantart.com/jamsmith", "status": "valid" }, { "platform": "steam", "platformLogo": "https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=steamcommunity.com", "platformUrl": "https://steamcommunity.com", "profileUrl": "https://steamcommunity.com/id/jamsmith", "status": "valid" }, ... ] ``` # Actor input Schema ## `username` (type: `string`): Username to check across 80+ platforms (3-15 characters recommended, avoid special characters) ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings for reliable platform checking (recommended for best results) ## `platforms` (type: `array`): Select specific platforms to check (leave empty to check all platforms) ## Actor input object example ```json { "username": "jamsmith", "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false }, "platforms": [] } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("easyapi/username-availability-checker").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`πŸ’Ύ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("easyapi/username-availability-checker").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("πŸ’Ύ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call easyapi/username-availability-checker --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=easyapi/username-availability-checker", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Username Availability Checker πŸ”", "description": "Check username availability across 80+ platforms including Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub, and more! Get instant results with platform logos, URLs, and availability status. Essential tool for brand research, social media management, and digital presence optimization. πŸ”", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "H4wkayGvm3KuZuVjC" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/easyapi~username-availability-checker/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-easyapi-username-availability-checker", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/easyapi~username-availability-checker/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-easyapi-username-availability-checker", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/easyapi~username-availability-checker/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-easyapi-username-availability-checker", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "username" ], "properties": { "username": { "title": "Username", "minLength": 3, "maxLength": 100, "type": "string", "description": "Username to check across 80+ platforms (3-15 characters recommended, avoid special characters)", "default": "jamsmith" }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings for reliable platform checking (recommended for best results)", "default": { "useApifyProxy": false } }, "platforms": { "title": "Platforms", "type": "array", "description": "Select specific platforms to check (leave empty to check all platforms)", "items": { "type": "string", "enum": [ "500px", "9gag", "about.me", "ask.fm", "bandcamp", "bitbucket", "blip.fm", "blogspot", "bodybuilding", "buymeacoffee", "buzzfeed", "canva", "cash.app", "coderwall", "colourlovers", "dailymotion", "deviantart", "disqus", "dribbble", "ebay", "etsy", "facebook", "fiverr", "flickr", "flipboard", "foursquare", "gamespot", "github", "goodreads", "gravatar", "houzz", "hubpages", "ifttt", "instagram", "instructables", "intensedebate", "kik", "kinja", "last.fm", "liveleak", "livejournal", "medium", "meetme", "mix", "myfitnesspal", "myspace", "pastebin", "patreon", "paypal", "periscope", "photobucket", "pinterest", "producthunt", "reddit", "roblox", "scribd", "shopify", "slack", "slideshare", "snapchat", "soundcloud", "steam", "strava", "telegram", "tiktok", "tinder", "trakt.tv", "trello", "tripadvisor", "tumblr", "twitch", "twitter", "venmo", "vimeo", "vk", "wattpad", "weheartit", "wordpress", "xbox", "ycombinator", "youtube" ], "enumTitles": [ "500px", "9gag", "About.me", "Ask.fm", "Bandcamp", "Bitbucket", "Blip.fm", "Blogspot", "Bodybuilding", "Buy Me a Coffee", "Buzzfeed", "Canva", "Cash App", "Coderwall", "COLOURlovers", "Dailymotion", "DeviantArt", "Disqus", "Dribbble", "eBay", "Etsy", "Facebook", "Fiverr", "Flickr", "Flipboard", "Foursquare", "GameSpot", "GitHub", "Goodreads", "Gravatar", "Houzz", "HubPages", "IFTTT", "Instagram", "Instructables", "IntenseDebate", "Kik", "Kinja", "Last.fm", "LiveLeak", "LiveJournal", "Medium", "MeetMe", "Mix", "MyFitnessPal", "MySpace", "Pastebin", "Patreon", "PayPal", "Periscope", "Photobucket", "Pinterest", "Product Hunt", "Reddit", "Roblox", "Scribd", "Shopify", "Slack", "SlideShare", "Snapchat", "SoundCloud", "Steam", "Strava", "Telegram", "TikTok", "Tinder", "Trakt.tv", "Trello", "TripAdvisor", "Tumblr", "Twitch", "Twitter", "Venmo", "Vimeo", "VK", "Wattpad", "We Heart It", "WordPress", "Xbox", "Y Combinator", "YouTube" ] }, "default": [] } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": 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"example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```