sherlockHunt down social media accounts by username across social networks

sherlock

Sherlock is a powerful open-source tool that hunts down social media accounts by username across 400+ social networks. It enables rapid reconnaissance by checking a single username against hundreds of platforms simultaneously, returning organized results of where accounts exist.

Key Features

• Multi-Network Search: Check usernames across 400+ social networks in a single command
• Flexible Output Formats: Export results as text, CSV, XLSX, or JSON files for further analysis
• Proxy & Advanced Options: Support for proxy requests, custom timeouts, and targeted site filtering
• Batch Processing: Search multiple usernames simultaneously with organized folder output

Use Cases

• OSINT Investigations: Quickly locate online presence across platforms during digital investigations
• Username Availability Checks: Verify if desired usernames are taken across major social networks
• Account Reconnaissance: Gather comprehensive social media profiles for security research and monitoring
• Threat Intelligence: Identify accounts associated with suspicious or malicious usernames

Who Is It For

Sherlock is designed for security researchers, OSINT professionals, investigators, and developers who need rapid username lookup capabilities. It's ideal for anyone conducting digital reconnaissance or verifying username availability across the internet.