Podcast Name Availability Checker
Use this fast, accurate podcast name checker to see if your show title is already taken on major directories and socials. Type the name, press check, and make a confident decision in seconds.
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Exact matchCheck podcast name availability
Enter your desired show title and instantly check exact matches on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and common social handles.
How to Check Podcast Name Availability (And What to Do Next)
Your podcast name is your brand's front door. If you pick a name that is already taken, you risk being rejected by Apple Podcasts, confusing your listeners, or facing trademark issues down the road.
Use this tool to get a clear "Go / No-Go" decision in seconds. Here is how to interpret your results and secure your brand.
1. Interpreting Your Results
✅ If the Name is Available:
Action: Move fast. Podcast names are not "reserved" until you publish your RSS feed.
Next Step: Design your logo immediately using our Podcast Cover Art Maker.
❌ If the Name is Taken:
Don't Panic: You don't always need a totally new name.
Try a Variation: Add a descriptive word. If "The Daily Grind" is taken, try "The Daily Grind Podcast" or "The Daily Grind with [Your Name]."
Need Ideas? Use our Podcast Name Generator to find available alternatives.
2. Directories vs. Social Handles: What Matters More?
Not all "Taken" statuses are equal. Here is the hierarchy of importance:
- Apple Podcasts & Spotify (Critical): You generally cannot have the exact same name as another show on these platforms. It confuses search algorithms and listeners. If it's taken here, change your name.
- Domain Name (.com): Highly recommended for SEO, but not fatal if taken. You can use modifiers like get[name].com or [name]show.com.
- Social Handles (Flexible): It is rare to get the exact @handle for a common phrase. If @MarketingMastery is taken on Instagram, try @MarketingMasteryPod or @MarketingMasteryShow.
3. The "Legal" Check (Trademark Search)
Disclaimer: This tool checks directory availability, not legal trademark status.
Before you invest money in your brand, you should perform a basic trademark search to ensure you aren't infringing on a registered business.
- US Creators: Search the USPTO TESS Database.
- UK Creators: Search the IPO Database.
4. You Have the Name. Now What?
Securing the name is just Step 1. To launch successfully, you need to lock down your digital assets immediately.
Step 1: Create the Visuals.
Your cover art must meet Apple's 3000px standard. Create Cover Art →
Step 2: Create the Website.
You need a home base to collect emails and post show notes. Build a One-Page Website →
Step 3: Plan the Revenue.
Don't just launch for "exposure." Plan your membership tier from Day 1. Start Earning on Pod.fan →
What this checker does well
Exact-match search
We normalize case and punctuation to deliver strict yes/no answers that mirror how users experience search.
Fast parallel checks
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and social handles are checked at the same time, so you get results faster.
Handle insight
We derive a clean handle from your title to preview availability on X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
No logins, no bloat
Fast, focused, and free—optimized to do one thing extremely well: check your podcast name.
Creators trust it
Frequently Asked Questions
Can two podcasts have the same name?
Technically, yes. Apple Podcasts does not strictly block duplicate names (unlike domain names). However, it is highly discouraged. If a popular show already has your name, you will be buried in search results, and you may receive a "Cease and Desist" letter if they own the trademark.
How do I reserve a podcast name on Apple Podcasts?
You cannot "reserve" a name without content. To claim the name, you must publish a trailer or a short introductory episode (even just 1 minute long) and submit your RSS feed to Apple Connect.
What if the .com is taken but the podcast is available?
This is very common. Check if the .com is currently being used for a podcast. If it's just a parked domain or a totally different business (like a bakery), you are usually safe to use the name for your show.
What sources does it check?
Apple Podcasts and Spotify for exact title matches, plus social handle lookups on X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Make your choice with confidence
Run a quick check, claim your handles, and start recording.