Domain & Social Handle Check

Is my brand name available in the UK?

A brand name is available in the UK when no identical or confusingly similar trade mark is registered or pending for your goods and services, and the domains and social handles you need are free. This tool checks the domains and handles live and shows a UK register signal; a clearance report gives the similarity judgement.

1. Enter the name below: the domains and handles are checked live and the register signal appears alongside.
2. Read the register signal by class: a similar mark in your own class is the risk, not a match in an unrelated one.
3. Get the similarity verdict: a clearance report scores phonetic, visual and conceptual similarity, from £9.99.
4. Secure what is free: register the domain, claim the handles and file the trade mark at the UK IPO. Trademark Dashboard does not file for you.

What “available” means for each signal

A worked example

Take an invented name, “Kettlebrook”, for coffee equipment. The check shows kettlebrook.co.uk free and @kettlebrook unclaimed on Instagram, and the register signal shows no identical mark. It also shows a similar live mark, “Kettlebrooke”, in class 11 (kitchen appliances). The domain and handle are yours to take today; the trade mark side needs a similarity judgement before you file, because that similar mark sits in the class you would file in.

What this check cannot tell you

• It is a screening signal, not a clearance. It lists identical and similar marks; it does not judge how likely confusion is.
• Availability at a registrar or platform is only final at the moment you buy or sign up.
• Lapsed or expired marks can sometimes be restored and may still carry rights.
• Nothing here is legal advice. Use a clearance report as the starting point and an attorney for the decision.

See the Domain & Social Handle Check in action

Domains, social handles & a UK trademark signal — in one place

Before you commit to a brand name, check it can actually be yours: the domains, the social handles, and whether it clashes with a registered UK trade mark. This tool brings all three together:

What this tool includes

• UK-first domains — .co.uk and .uk checked first, plus .com, .io, .org and .net
• Social handle availability — major platforms checked live, with a one-tap manual link where a login is needed
• UK trademark signal — quick context from the UK IPO register so you spot obvious clashes early

Why checking availability matters

A brand name is far easier to launch when the domains andthe social handles are clear — and when it doesn't collide with an existing trade mark. This tool gives you that quick first look across all three before you commit to naming, branding or filing.

Read our full trademark search guide for a deeper dive into conducting thorough searches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if a domain is available?

Enter a proposed brand name. Domain Check tests the main UK and global extensions and shows a UK trademark signal for context.

Can I check domain availability for free?

Yes. You get three free checks with no sign-up; create a free account to keep going. No payment is required to run the basic check.

Which extensions do you check?

.com, .co.uk, .uk and other common TLDs. Pro adds brand-variation domains.

Does available mean I can register it?

It is a strong real-time signal, but final availability is always confirmed at the registrar at the point of purchase.

Can I check if a brand name is free on social media?

Yes. Alongside the domain check, the social handle checker tells you whether your brand name is free as a handle across major platforms. Instagram, X, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, GitHub and Bluesky are checked live via the official platform APIs and Cloudflare browser rendering; a few platforms such as LinkedIn surface a one-tap manual link where their pages need a login to confirm.