Documentation

Everything you need to know about NameSniper - what it checks, how it works, and what's coming.

What is NameSniper?

NameSniper checks whether your brand name is available across domains and social media in one search, with optional USPTO trademark screening on eligible plans. Generate names with AI, score them for brand strength, monitor taken handles, and access everything via API.

20+

Domain Extensions

All major

Social Platforms

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Domain Check

24/7

Handle Watching

Core Features

Domain Checking

3-tier verification (DNS, HTTP, API) across 20+ extensions including .com, .io, .dev, .app, .ai, and more. Taken domains show registration details straight from the registry: registrar, registration and expiry dates, and where the name sits in the drop cycle.

Social Media Checking

Check every major platform simultaneously - YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, GitHub, Twitch, and more.

AI Name Generator

Describe your business and get brandable name suggestions you can instantly check for availability across domains and the major social handles.

Brand Intelligence

Ownability Score (0-100): the weighted share of the channels that matter - the .com, other premium domains, the major social handles, and trademark clearance - that are open to claim.

Trademark Screening

On-demand USPTO conflict detection with risk assessment across 8 business classes. Included with eligible plans.

Handle Monitoring

Watch taken handles on your plan's schedule and get alerted via email or in-app notification when they become available.

Pricing at a Glance

Free

$0

5 checks/day, basic features

Day Pass

$2.99/ 24h

24h full access

Sniper

$4.99/mo

10 hourly watches, drop + auction alerts

Pro

$9.99/mo

Unlimited checks, verified socials, API, 200 AI gens

Business

$24.99/mo

50 watches every 15 min, 5 API keys, 3,000 API req/day

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Developer API & MCP Server

REST API and remote MCP server for AI agents, with x402 micropayments coming soon. Full reference with code examples, rate limits, and authentication details.

API DocumentationView Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the availability results?
Domain checks use a multi-tier system (DNS with an API fallback). Social media checks are server-side checks across every supported platform, each with a confidence score. High-confidence results are highly reliable; medium-confidence results may warrant a quick manual check. Instagram, TikTok, X and Threads results are confirmed through verified sources on eligible plans.
Which platforms and domains do you check?
We check every major social platform: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), GitHub, npm, Twitch, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, Snapchat, Kick, Linktree, and Roblox. For domains, we support 20+ extensions including .com, .io, .dev, .app, .ai, .co, .org, .net, and more.
How does the AI name generator work?
Describe your business, industry, or brand personality and our AI generates creative, brandable name suggestions you can instantly check for availability across domains and the major social handles, with optional USPTO trademark screening on eligible plans.
What is handle monitoring?
When a name you want is taken on a platform, set up a watch. We re-check the handle on your plan's schedule and alert you via email or in-app notification once two consecutive checks confirm it is available, so you can claim it first.
Does the trademark check replace legal advice?
No. Our on-demand trademark screening (eligible plans) identifies potential USPTO conflicts and assesses risk levels (low/medium/high), but it is not a substitute for professional legal counsel. We recommend consulting a trademark attorney before registering any brand name.
Do you offer an API for developers and AI agents?
Yes. Pro includes REST API access with 1,000 requests per day, Business 3,000. We also offer a remote MCP server for AI agents, with x402 micropayments for pay-per-call access coming soon. Full documentation is available at /docs/api.

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