Username search
You already know a name or handle.
- Start with
- A known username, name or profile link.
- Keep in mind
- Handles can change. Different accounts may use the same name.
Beyond the username
Social media search
Search for possible public profiles and webpages using one photo.
or drag and drop an image here
JPG, PNG or WebP · Up to 20 MB
Possible public sources
Your photo
InstagramPossible public profileSimilarity 92/100Source preview 
LinkedInPossible public profileSimilarity 86/100Source preview 
Web pagePossible web referenceSimilarity 74/100Source preview
Start with a photo, not a handle
What Is Social Media Search by Photo?
Social media search by photo starts with a face image instead of a name or username. It may surface possible public profile pages, posts and webpages using visually similar photos. The photo on a source page may be different from the one you choose.
Use the results as starting points: open the original profile or page and review the surrounding context.
Two different starting points
Photo Search vs. Username Search
Choose the starting point that fits the information you have.
Profiles, photos and context
What Can Social Media Search by Photo Return?
A social media photo search may return possible matches from publicly accessible profile pages, posts, creator pages and other webpages.
- Public profiles
- Possible publicly accessible profile pages with visually similar faces.
- Profile photos & posts
- Public pages where similar portraits or other photos appear.
- Web references
- Articles, creator pages and public directories that may add context.
Similarity 92/100
A ranking signal, not an identity probability.
Original source ↗
Review the account and its surrounding context yourself.
Across the public web
Examples of Public Sources That May Appear
- Instagram
TikTok
Facebook- LinkedIn
X
YouTube- Web
From a portrait to public context
How Social Media Search by Photo Works
- 01
Choose a photo
Select one clear face. Check your photo locally before deciding to search.
- 02
Search public sources
Sign in and confirm a 1-credit search for possible matches.
- 03
Review the context
Compare scores and photos, then open sources. Check names, bios, dates and account history independently.
Selecting a photo does not start a search. Local checks are free.
Facts at a glance
Social Media Search by Photo: Facts at a Glance
- 1 credit
- per formal search
- Up to 30
- possible matches shown
- ≤24 hours
- our original-photo copies
- 30 days
- saved results & previews
Fewer matches, including none, are possible.
A question worth exploring
Ways People Use Social Photo Search
Find where your own photo appears
Check possible public reuse of your profile portrait.
Review the page around the photo.
Research an authorized creator photo
Find related public pages and context for a creator’s portrait.
Compare the original sources.
Review a suspicious public profile
Compare possible matches with the claims on a public page.
Compare profile claims with the original public sources.
Checking possible photo reuse? Catfish Checker by Photo →Possible matches. Independent judgment.
What Social Media Search by Photo Can—and Can’t—Tell You
Possible matches can help you find context. They do not establish identity or truth.
What you can learn
- Possible public pages using visually similar faces
- Other public photos that may provide context
- Original source links you can review
- Relative facial similarity when a score is available
What it can’t prove
- A person’s identity
- A complete list of someone’s accounts
- Information from private profiles
- That a reused photo belongs to the account owner
A little more context
Social Media Search by Photo FAQ
What is social media search by photo?
It uses facial similarity to look for possible publicly accessible profiles, posts and webpages from a photo. Results link to original sources for you to review.
Can I find social media accounts with only a photo?
A clear portrait can be a starting point for possible public profile matches. A result is not guaranteed, and a photo search does not produce a complete list of someone’s accounts.
Do I need to know the person’s username?
No username is needed to select a photo. Photo search uses visual resemblance, while username search starts with a name or handle. The two approaches can complement each other when reviewing public sources.
Can this search private social accounts?
No. It does not bypass private profiles, sign-in restrictions, or platform access controls.
Which social networks can appear in results?
Possible sources may include publicly indexed profile pages, posts or web references. Coverage varies across platforms. No network is guaranteed; a missing result does not mean someone has no account there.
Does a high similarity score prove who owns an account?
No. Similarity ranks facial resemblance, not identity or account ownership. A copied portrait can appear on unrelated accounts. Read the original profile, biography, dates and surrounding context independently.
What happens if no public profiles are found?
A search can return other public pages or no possible matches. Zero results is a normal completed outcome, not proof that no accounts exist. A credit used for an accepted formal search is not automatically returned because there are no results.
Will opening or revisiting a result use another credit?
No. Opening sources, filtering saved results, and reopening available search history do not use additional credits. Saved results and previews are available for up to 30 days; source websites may have their own access requirements.