Are deleted/suspended usernames available?

Reddit does not recycle usernames — once taken, a username is permanently unavailable, even if the account is deleted or suspended.

Last updated: May 2026

Reddit username checker — is this username available?

Enter a username to see if it's available on Reddit. If it's taken, we'll show you when the account was created and where it's active.

How this works

We ask Reddit for the user's profile. A 404 means the username is available; a 200 means it's taken. If taken, we pull the public profile data — karma, age, top subreddit by post frequency.

Why check this

Marketers and brands lock in their brand username on Reddit even before launching a presence. A consistent handle across platforms makes you findable and trustworthy.

FAQ

Are deleted/suspended usernames available?
Reddit does not recycle usernames — once taken, a username is permanently unavailable, even if the account is deleted or suspended.