Premium Usernames

Discover premium, monetizable usernames that platforms reserve for high-value accounts. Learn how to detect and handle premium usernames programmatically.

What are Premium Usernames?

Premium usernames are short, valuable identifiers that platforms reserve for monetization or special features. These include single-character handles, short words, and valuable designations like "vip" or "pro". Platforms often sell these usernames at premium prices or reserve them for verified accounts.

Detecting premium usernames helps you protect brand value, enable future monetization opportunities, and prevent username squatting.

Premium Username Examples

ai
x
z
go
io
dev
app
vip
pro
ceo
cto
nyc
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Why Reserve Premium Usernames?

Reserving premium usernames provides several benefits:

  • Enable future monetization opportunities
  • Prevent username squatting and resale
  • Maintain brand exclusivity and value
  • Reserve high-value handles for verified accounts

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Programmatic Detection

Use the username.dev API to detect premium usernames:

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Username Rules for Premium

Detailed rules for premium usernames

Frequently Asked Questions

Premium usernames are short, valuable, and often monetizable identifiers that platforms reserve for special features or sales. Examples include single characters (x, z), short words (ai, dev, pro), and valuable designations (vip, ceo). These usernames are typically sold at higher prices or reserved for verified accounts.