Question 1

How do I check if an OSRS name is available?

Accepted Answer

Enter the name you want in RuneChecker's search box. It checks 6 independent public sources — OSRS Hiscores, RS3 Hiscores, UIM Hiscores, Wise Old Man, TempleOSRS, and RunePal — and returns a confidence score within seconds. No RuneScape login required.

Question 2

Is an OSRS name guaranteed to be available if RuneChecker shows 'Possibly Available'?

Accepted Answer

No. 'Possibly Available' means the name doesn't appear on any of the 6 public trackers. However, Jagex's full account database is private. A name could still be held by an inactive or level 3 account that has never appeared on hiscores. Always verify in-game before committing to a name change.

Question 3

Can I check RuneScape name availability without logging in?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RuneChecker uses only public data and never asks for your Jagex account, RuneScape password, or any personal information.

Question 4

How long does a released OSRS name take to become available?

Accepted Answer

When a player changes their OSRS username, the old name enters a 28-day hold period before Jagex releases it. RuneChecker cannot detect names in this hold window — always verify in-game.

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