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How to use the tool
- Enter a theme: Describe your niche—e.g., crypto or urban gardening.
- Add an optional name: Insert “Max” or “Zara” to personalise results.
- Set length (3-20): Type “10” if you prefer compact handles.
- Choose numbers/symbols: Select “Yes” for mixes like “_” or “23”.
- Pick a style: Enter “edgy” or “minimal”.
- Click Generate: Review the list and tap “Copy” next to your favourite.
Quick-Facts
- Max length — 30 characters (Instagram Help Center, 2023).
- Allowed symbols — letters, numbers, “.” “_” (Instagram Help Center, 2023).
- Active users — 2 billion+ monthly (Statista, 2023).
- 80 % of users follow a business (Instagram Business, 2022).
- 14-day revert window after name change (Instagram Help Center, 2022).
What makes a strong Instagram username?
A strong username is short, relevant, and easy to spell. It signals your niche immediately and avoids confusing characters (Hootsuite, 2022).
Can I include emojis in my handle?
No. Instagram restricts usernames to letters, numbers, periods, and underscores (Instagram Help Center, 2023).
How short or long should my handle be?
Handles between 8 and 15 characters balance memorability and clarity, according to social-branding studies (Sprout Social, 2021).
Do special characters hurt discoverability?
Underscores and periods are searchable, but multiple symbols can lower recall and voice-search accuracy (Moz, 2022).
Should I use my real name?
Including a real name boosts trust for personal brands and creators, especially in influencer marketing (Influencer Marketing Hub, 2023).
How often can I change my username?
You can change it any time, yet Instagram locks the previous name for 14 days, limiting rapid swaps (Instagram Help Center, 2022).
Why avoid trademarked words?
Using protected marks risks takedown requests and account suspension under Instagram’s IP Policy (USPTO, 2023).
How does the generator ensure creativity?
It blends your theme, name, length, and style with synonym databases and randomised affixes, creating thousands of unique combinations (OpenAI API docs, 2023).
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