So I've been thinking about changing my username, I dislike it.. I have been searching around for some names I wouldn't mind using, and have found a few that are available, but the one I REALLY want belongs to a frozen user. When you search the name in the search box, it doesn't show up at all, but when I visit my profile and switch out my username in the URL with the username I want, it says the account has been frozen and is not available to viewing. Can I still use this name if I decide to change my username? Or is it unattainable because of the frozen status?

I don't think you can change, because the name is still in the system.

But, the frozen users' names are cleared periodically, so the names can be used. I'm not sure of when - I think it's either once a year or every six months. Maybe someone else can clarify.

No, I'm pretty sure you have to wait for it to be frozen for a year and then Keith would clear the 1 year old frozen accounts. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Thankyou so much :) Can anyone inform me on how to find out how long this particular account has been frozen for..?

I don't believe there is a way to know how long its been frozen, just keep checking every day.

Also, if you see A LOT of boards about people changing their usernames, that usually means old names have been freed up (that happened a few weeks ago when I changed my name), definitely check then.

Alright ^_^ Thankyou so much! ❤

If you want to know, just ask Keith or a Staff member. I did it. :)