# WhatsMyName

| **WhatsMyName**  | **Quick Overview**                                                                                                                                                                  |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| URL              | <https://whatsmyname.app/>                                                                                                                                                          |
| What it does     | It searches hundreds of websites to determine whether a specific username exists on those platforms.                                                                                |
| How to use it    | Simply enter the username you want to investigate and click search to begin scanning supported platforms. Review the results to identify which websites contain matching usernames. |
| Cost             | Free.                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Account required | No.                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| Cookies          | Session cookies, performance/analytics cookies, and standard browser functionality cookies.                                                                                         |
| Ownership        | Australian organisation OSINT Combine (Founded by Chris Poulter).                                                                                                                   |
| Use in Reporting | Username enumeration, identifying digital footprints, online identity correlation, and early-stage OSINT investigations.                                                            |

### **What does WhatsMyName do?**&#x20;

WhatsMyName allows users to quickly determine whether a username appears across multiple online platforms.

It performs automated checks against a curated database of sites and returns possible matches, confirmed accounts, or unavailable results.

**The lowdown:** The tool is a quick and effective way to identify where a username may appear online, particularly useful in the early stages of an OSINT investigation. However, results should always be treated as potential matches rather than confirmed accounts.

### How to Use:

1. **Go to the** [**WhatsMyName website.**<br>](https://whatsmyname.app/)
2. **Enter the username into the search field. E.g. We typed in OSINT Industries.**

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3. **Run the search and wait for the scan to complete.**<br>
4. **Review the list of websites where the username appears. Results present in icons on the left (highlighted in Green) as well as in a searchable table on the right.**<br>
5. **Manually verify accounts to confirm they belong to the target individual.**

### Cost:

* [ ] Paid
* [ ] Partially Free
* [x] Free

## Data Processing

### Account required:

* [ ] Yes
* [x] No

### Cookies:&#x20;

The tool uses session cookies, performance/analytics cookies, and standard browser functionality cookies.

Note: You have to allow cookies to use the tool.

### &#x20;Use in Reporting

WhatsMyName is particularly useful for username enumeration, identifying digital footprints, online identity correlation, and early-stage OSINT investigations.&#x20;

Investigators often use the results to pivot to other OSINT techniques, such as profile analysis, social graph mapping, or image analysis.

| **Capabilities**                              | **Limitations**                                                                          |
| --------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Searches hundreds of websites simultaneously. | Matching usernames do not guarantee the same individual. False positives may also occur. |
| Easy to use with minimal technical knowledge. | Some platforms block automated detection.                                                |
| Rapid username remuneration.                  | Deleted/private accounts may still appear in results.                                    |
| Frequently updated site database.             | Not all websites are included in the database.                                           |
| <p><br></p>                                   | Requires manual verification.                                                            |

### Summary

WhatsMyName is a fast and accessible OSINT tool for username discovery across multiple platforms. It’s particularly valuable during the initial stages of online investigations, helping analysts identify where a username may exist online and where further investigation should be focused.

However, results should always be manually validated, as usernames alone are not sufficient to confirm identity.

### Ownership

WhatsMyName is maintained by the OSINT Combine, an organisation focused on developing open-source intelligence tools and investigative resources. OSINT Combine is an Australian organisation, founded in 2019 by [Chris Poulter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-poulter/?originalSubdomain=au), and headquartered in Sydney, Australia.&#x20;

**Authors of the tool are listed on the WhatsMyName website as:**

3xp0rt, AlexisPradoOficial, balestek, C3n7ral051nt4g3ncy, degun-osint, funnyzak, janhelendk, jankoksik, mbiesiad, Micah Hoffman, paulmockford, SorkoPiko, TURROKS, OSINT Combine.

It is also noted: “Website version of WhatsMyName proudly developed by OSINT Combine in collaboration with Micah Hoffman.”

### Ethical Considerations:

* Ensure searches are conducted for legitimate investigative or research purposes.
* Avoid harassment, stalking, or misuse of discovered accounts.
* Respect privacy and data protection regulations.
* Verify findings before drawing conclusions about an individual as false positives may occur.<br>

### Related Tools:

* Sherlock
* Namechk

#### Sources:

<https://whatsmyname.app/>&#x20;

<https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/whats-my-name>&#x20;

<https://www.forensicosint.com/kb/WhatsMyName-Web-ADB3B20924F01_lv3>&#x20;

<https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-poulter/?originalSubdomain=au>&#x20;