Have I Been Copied?

Check if your book is being pirated — free, no account needed.

Search the web for unauthorized copies of your work. Enter a book title, author, or ISBN and see where your writing is being shared without permission.

Tip: an ISBN gives the most accurate match.

How it works

  1. Enter your book — a title, author, or ISBN.
  2. We verify it — matching your book to its official record.
  3. We scan the web — finding where copies of your work appear.

Frequently asked questions

What does Have I Been Copied do?

Have I Been Copied helps authors check whether their book is being shared or sold without permission. Enter a book title, author, or ISBN and we search the web for unauthorized copies of your work.

Is it free to check if my book has been pirated?

Yes. Checking your book is completely free and requires no account or registration.

Do I need an ISBN to search?

No. You can search using a book title and author alone, but an ISBN gives the most accurate match to your specific edition.

Where do the results come from?

We verify your book against public book records such as Google Books and OpenLibrary, then scan web search engines and other sources for copies of your work.

What should I do if I find a pirated copy of my book?

You can issue a DMCA takedown request to the site hosting the copy. Many platforms provide a reporting tool; otherwise contact the hosting provider directly with the offending link.