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TikTok Username Availability Checker

Verify whether a TikTok @handle is available, taken, or system-reserved — without false positives from cached web profiles.

The result appears here.

Free runs are limited per visitor. For volume, get an API key.

The endpoint behind it

GET /v1/user/check-username costs 2 credits per successful call. Failed calls are free.

curl -s "https://api.tikultra.com/v1/user/check-username?unique_id=tikultra_labs" \
  -H "x-api-key: $TIKULTRA_KEY"
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Questions

Why do 404 web profile checks give false positives on TikTok handles?
Banned, deactivated, or cooldown-locked usernames return 404 on tiktok.com/@handle even though TikTok blocks registering them. Our mobile check queries the real unique_id validation endpoint.
How fast can I check handles via the API?
Starter accounts run 25 requests per second and Scale accounts 250, at 2 credits per handle.

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Ready to build?

Start with 2,500 free credits and test every public endpoint, then pick a plan.