sherlock-project/sherlock

Hunt down social media accounts by username across social networks

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What it does

Sherlock is a Python tool that allows users to search for social media accounts by username across over 400 different platforms, providing valuable information for digital forensics and user verification.

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Last trending: 2026-04-25

Creator kit

Hook

Discover social media accounts across 400+ platforms with Sherlock, the powerful Python tool for digital investigators and security professionals.

Content angles

Create a tutorial on how to use Sherlock to track down fake social media profiles.
Analyze the impact of using Sherlock in cybersecurity by sharing real-world case studies.
Develop a comparison review between Sherlock and other similar tools available.

Who should care

Cybersecurity professionals, digital investigators, open-source enthusiasts, Python developers