Find all accounts linked to a username
People reuse the same handle for years, from a gaming forum to a professional account. That is what makes this search so productive. The real work, however, is not finding the accounts, which tools do in seconds, but determining which ones actually belong to the same person.
The tools, in order
- 01WhatsMyName Webfree
Tests the username across 600+ sites, with nothing to install
Free web-based OSINT username enumeration tool that searches for a specified username across 1500+ websites and platforms simultaneously, returning direct links to matching profiles.
- 02Sherlock (T)free
The command-line reference, around 400 platforms
Python CLI tool that hunts down social media accounts by username across 400+ social networks. Supports Tor routing, proxy configuration, and CSV/XLSX export.
- 03Maigretfree
Also extracts information from found profiles, not just their existence
Advanced username OSINT tool covering 3,100+ sites. Extracts PII from discovered profiles, performs recursive search on linked usernames, and generates detailed HTML/PDF reports. The most capable standalone username enumeration tool available.
- 04Namechkfree
Covers a different set, useful as a complement
Web-based username and domain availability checker that searches 100+ social media platforms and 36 domain extensions simultaneously.
- 05Blackbird (T)free
Produces exportable reports, handy for documentation
CLI tool that searches 600+ platforms for a username or email, integrates WhatsMyName data, and generates AI-powered PDF profile reports.
The pitfall to avoid
The same username often belongs to several people. An identical profile photo or a copied biography is a strong link; a shared city or interest proves nothing.
🧭 The full plan
The copilot orders every step from your starting point, with pre-filled queries.
📖 The detailed guide
The full method, step by step, with edge cases.