Is My Business Name Taken?

Before you buy a domain, print packaging, or open an Instagram account, check three places: domain, social handles, and trademark. A name can be free on one and taken on another — and the trademark is what actually gets you a takedown.

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How to check in 30 seconds

Type one name — we normalize it to a domain + handle automatically.
Domain: .com / .net go straight to the Verisign registry. Other TLDs via public DNS.
Social: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X — format check + one-tap confirm link.
Trademark: pre-screen vs famous marks + structural red flags, with official USPTO / WIPO / EUIPO / CNIPA links.
Score + alternatives: Launch Score /100 + 12 ranked alternatives, each with a one-tap .com re-check.

What “taken” really means

Domain taken = someone registered it. You can try .co / .ai / a prefix (get-, try-, use-), but .com is still king.
Handle taken = someone owns @yourname. Mismatched handles confuse customers and hurt search.
Trademark risk = even if domain + handle are free, a similar famous mark can force a rebrand. This is the expensive one.

FAQ

Is the check free?

Yes. The live check on the homepage is free. The one-page Clearance Report (packaged verdict + alternatives + filing classes + checklist) is $9 one-time via Paddle.

Is this legal advice?

No. NameCheck is an informational pre-screen, not legal advice. For a final decision, consult a trademark attorney.

What if my name is taken?

Use one of the 12 alternatives on your results page. Pick a coined or two-word name — single dictionary words are almost always taken.

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