Pinterest API: visual search results

Visual search results and public profile details

Pinterest helps people discover and save visual ideas, returning public search results from the first page and visible profile boards, with monthly views only when shown.

Get profile

Get a public Pinterest profile and its visible boards in profile order. Monthly views are null when Pinterest does not show them.

Your information

Username

Pinterest username, @username, or profile link, for example nasa or https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/.

Max BoardsOptional

Maximum number of boards to return, for example 25.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

About the Pinterest tool

Pinterest’s Search pins method returns imagery, creator, board, saves, and linked website details for a required idea query.

Pinterest’s Get profile method returns public profile details and visible boards for a required username, @username, or profile link.

Built from pinterest.com. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.

Actions

Get profile

1 credit

Get a public Pinterest profile and its visible boards in profile order. Monthly views are null when Pinterest does not show them.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Username`username`	Text	Required	Pinterest username, @username, or profile link, for example nasa or https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/.Example: Nasa
Max Boards`max_boards`	Number	Optional	Maximum number of boards to return, for example 25.Example: 25

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Bio`bio`	Text	Example: Explore the universe and discover our home planet with the official NASA…
Boards`boards`	List
Board Link`boards[].board_link`	Text	Example: https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/learn-with-nasa/
Board Name`boards[].board_name`	Text	Example: Learn With NASA
Number of Pins`boards[].number_of_pins`	Number	Example: 1623
Username`username`	Text	Example: Nasa
Followers`followers`	Number	Example: 556449
Following`following`	Number	Example: 5
Display Name`display_name`	Text	Example: NASA
Profile Link`profile_link`	Text	Example: https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/
Website Link`website_link`	Text	Example: http://www.nasa.gov/
Monthly Views`monthly_views`	Number
Profile Picture Link`profile_picture_link`	Text	Example: https://i.pinimg.com/280x280_RS/37/a1/75/37a175e6d2431425576f0b8f81389394.jpg

Example result

For Username: Nasa, Max Boards: 25

JSON

{
  "bio": "Explore the universe and discover our home planet with the official NASA boards on Pinterest. Visit us at www.nasa.gov",
  "boards": [
    {
      "board_link": "https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/learn-with-nasa/",
      "board_name": "Learn With NASA",
      "number_of_pins": 1623
    },
    {
      "board_link": "https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/first-woman/",
      "board_name": "First Woman",
      "number_of_pins": 6
    },
    {
      "board_link": "https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/humans-in-space/",
      "board_name": "Humans in Space",
      "number_of_pins": 754
    }
  ],
  "username": "nasa",
  "followers": 556449,
  "following": 5,
  "display_name": "NASA",
  "profile_link": "https://www.pinterest.com/nasa/",
  "website_link": "http://www.nasa.gov/",
  "monthly_views": null,
  "profile_picture_link": "https://i.pinimg.com/280x280_RS/37/a1/75/37a175e6d2431425576f0b8f81389394.jpg"
}

Search pins

1 credit

Find Pinterest pins for an idea, in search order, with image, creator, board, saves, and linked website details. Limited to the first public search page before sign-up.

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Query`query`	Text	Required	Idea to search for, for example small kitchen ideas.Example: garden path ideas
Max Results`max_results`	Number	Optional	Most pins to return from the first page, for example 25.Example: 3

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Pins`pins`	List
Saves`pins[].saves`	Number	Example: 148
Title`pins[].title`	Text	Example: 30 Cheap Garden Path Ideas
Pin ID`pins[].pin_id`	Text	Example: 281543726972356
Website`pins[].website`	Text	Example: https://addictedtoorganization.com/cheap-walkway-ideas-diy/
Pin Link`pins[].pin_link`	Text	Example: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281543726972356/
Board Name`pins[].board_name`	Text	Example: Home Inspiration
Image Link`pins[].image_link`	Text	Example: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3d/82/06/3d8206564c3917da437dc45739681170.jpg
Description`pins[].description`	Text	Example: Get inspired by these 30 Clever DIY Walkway Ideas to transform your outdoor…
Website Domain`pins[].website_domain`	Text	Example: addictedtoorganization.com
Pinner Username`pins[].pinner_username`	Text	Example: Btwitselizabeth

Example result

For Query: garden path ideas, Max Results: 3

JSON

{
  "pins": [
    {
      "saves": 148,
      "title": "30 Cheap Garden Path Ideas",
      "pin_id": "281543726972356",
      "website": "https://addictedtoorganization.com/cheap-walkway-ideas-diy/",
      "pin_link": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281543726972356/",
      "board_name": null,
      "image_link": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3d/82/06/3d8206564c3917da437dc45739681170.jpg",
      "description": "Get inspired by these 30 Clever DIY Walkway Ideas to transform your outdoor space with unique and budget-friendly pathways. Find creative solutions for garden paths, stepping stones, and beautiful bac…",
      "website_domain": "addictedtoorganization.com",
      "pinner_username": "btwitselizabeth"
    },
    {
      "saves": 1,
      "title": "This Reclaimed Brick Garden Path Makes Old Bricks Look Beautiful Again",
      "pin_id": "266767977923585909",
      "website": "https://mygarbagecollection.com/eco-friendly-garden-ideas-using-recycled-materials/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eco_friendly_garden_recycled_materials&utm_content=reclaimed_bri…",
      "pin_link": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/266767977923585909/",
      "board_name": null,
      "image_link": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fe/0e/44/fe0e44ac308d239823de77621bb93f42.webp",
      "description": "Old bricks can create a garden path with more character than brand new paving. Discover how reclaimed bricks can shape flower beds, guide movement and give your outdoor space an established look. If y…",
      "website_domain": "mygarbagecollection.com",
      "pinner_username": "kretelica"
    }
  ]
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@pinterest",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_profile",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "username": "nasa",
    "max_boards": 25
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Research ideas using related imagery and linked websites
Compare saves across idea search results
Review a public profile’s visible boards and pin counts
Find creators and profile websites related to an idea

Questions about Pinterest

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this Pinterest tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a Pinterest account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from pinterest.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.

What results appear for a particular idea?

Search pins returns Pinterest results for a required idea query in search order, with image, creator, board, saves, and linked website details.

Which boards are visible on a public profile?

Get profile returns a public profile’s visible boards in profile order.

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Example results

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About the Pinterest tool

Actions

Get profile

What you provide

What you get

Example result

Search pins

What you provide

What you get

Example result

For developers

What you can do with it

Questions about Pinterest

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Can I call this Pinterest tool as an API?

How much does it cost?

Do I need a Pinterest account?

How current is the data?

What results appear for a particular idea?

Which boards are visible on a public profile?

Your information

Example results

Boards

About the Pinterest tool

Actions

Get profile

What you provide

What you get

Example result

Search pins

What you provide

What you get

Example result

For developers

What you can do with it

Questions about Pinterest

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Can I call this Pinterest tool as an API?

How much does it cost?

Do I need a Pinterest account?

How current is the data?

What results appear for a particular idea?

Which boards are visible on a public profile?

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