Change your Sporcle username from your account settings

To change your username on Sporcle, log into your account, go to your profile settings, and select the option to edit your username. The new name takes effect when ready, and you can use it to log in right away. Sporcle allows you to change your username once every 30 days, so choose carefully — you cannot change it again for a month.

The process takes about two minutes and requires no verification or approval from Sporcle staff. Your score history, badges, and quiz results stay attached to your account under the new name.

Key Takeaways

  • Log in to Sporcle, click your profile icon in the top right, and select Settings to find the username change option.
  • You can change your username once every 30 days, so pick a name you will want to keep for at least a month.
  • The change takes effect when ready — you log in with your new username right away.
  • Your score history, achievements, and all quiz data remain on your account after you change your name.
  • If you forget your new username, you can still log in using the email address tied to your account.

Step-by-step: finding the username change option

Start by logging into your Sporcle account. Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon — it appears as a small circle or avatar in the top right corner of the page, next to the menu icon.

Click your profile icon. A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Select Settings from this menu. You will be taken to your account settings page, where you can manage your profile information, email, and other account details.

On the Settings page, look for the section labeled Username or Change Username. Click the edit button or pencil icon next to your current username. A text field will open where you can type your new username.

Rules for your new Sporcle username

Sporcle usernames must be between 3 and 20 characters long. You can use letters, numbers, and underscores, but spaces and special characters like hyphens, periods, or symbols are not allowed. The username is case-insensitive, meaning SporcleUser and sporcleuser are treated as the same account.

Your new username must be unique — no other Sporcle user can have the same name. If you try to save a username that is already taken, Sporcle will tell you when ready and ask you to choose a different one. You cannot use your old username again until 30 days have passed since you changed it.

What happens to your account after you change your username

All your quiz scores, streaks, badges, and achievements stay with your account. Your friends list does not change, and people who follow you will continue to see your quizzes and scores under your new name. If you have created custom quizzes, they remain published under your new username.

Your profile URL will update to reflect your new username. If anyone had bookmarked your old profile page, that link may no longer work — they will need to search for your new username or find you through your friends list.

The 30-day waiting period between changes

After you change your username, you must wait 30 days before you can change it again. This limit is in place to prevent confusion and to keep usernames stable on the leaderboards and in quiz results. If you change your mind about your new username, you are stuck with it for a month.

The 30-day timer starts the moment you save your new username. Sporcle will show you when you are may be able to access to change it again if you visit your Settings page before that time has passed.

If you cannot find the username change option

If you are using Sporcle on a mobile device, the Settings menu may be organized differently. On the Sporcle app or mobile website, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right, then tap your profile name or avatar. Look for Settings or Account Settings in that menu.

If you are still unable to locate the username change option, make sure you are logged in to your account. Guest users and accounts that have not been fully set up may not have access to this feature. If you created your account through a social login (Facebook, Google, or Apple), you may need to set a Sporcle-specific username first before you can change it.

Logging in after you change your username

Once your new username is saved, you can log in using either your new username or the email address tied to your account. Sporcle accepts both at the login screen. If you forget your new username, use your email address instead — it will always work.

If you have saved your login information in your browser, you may need to clear that saved password and re-enter your credentials with your new username. This ensures your browser remembers the correct login going forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my username back to what it was before?

Not when ready. You must wait 30 days after changing your username before you can change it again. After that period, you can change it to your old username, but only if no one else has claimed it in the meantime.

What if someone else took my old username after I changed mine?

Once you change your username, it becomes available for other users to claim. If someone else takes it before the 30-day waiting period ends, you cannot use it again. Choose your new username with this in mind.

Will my friends still be able to find me after I change my username?

Yes. Your friends list stays the same, and they will see your new username on their friends list and in quiz results. If they search for your old username, they will not find you, but they can search for your new one or find you through their friends list.

Can I change my username if I created my account with Facebook or Google login?

You may need to set up a Sporcle-specific username first if you only used social login. Once you have a username, you can change it using the same Settings process. Check your Settings page to see if the username change option is available.

What if I forget my new username?

You can still log in using the email address tied to your account. Sporcle accepts your email at the login screen, so you do not need to remember your username to access your account.