[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #7741: Provide a tool to know if a theme name or slug is available and can be used in the theme directory

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#7741: Provide a tool to know if a theme name or slug is available and can be used
in the theme directory
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 Reporter:  mmaattiiaass     |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  feature request  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:
Component:  Theme Directory  |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                   |
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Comment (by dd32):

 Replying to [comment:6 mmaattiiaass]:
 > > It's only accurate as to whether it would be blocked on submission to
 the Theme Directory at the time of checking
 >
 > I think this is OK, all the availability checks on the internet works
 like that. For example domain name checks.

 That's not an equal comparison, because that suggests that submission to
 the Theme Directory guarantees you a specific name - which it does not,
 and should not.

 To use the domain name example, a tool on WordPress.org would be something
 like "Great! That domain name is available! Register now at Dions Domain
 Registry" but later after you pay I'd say "oops! That domain wasn't in MY
 registrations; but OtherRegistry sold that domain last year. Can you
 please choose another one?"

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