Pinterest Search API
Search Pinterest programmatically and get structured, ranked results.
GET request to /v1/pinterest/search that responds with clean JSON and costs ~13 credits (0.5/result). Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.What is the Pinterest Search API?
The Pinterest Search API lets you search and return matching results for Pinterest search with a single REST call. No OAuth, no infrastructure to maintain, and no platform SDKs — send the request, get clean structured JSON back. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh.
What you get
- Ranked, structured result list
- Title, URL, author, and thumbnail per result when available
- Engagement metrics where the platform exposes them
- Configurable result limit
Try it
Fill in the parameters below and copy a ready-to-run request, or open the live Playground to run it against your account (no API key paste).
Parameters
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/pinterest/search?q=living%20room%20decor" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."Edit the parameters and the code updates instantly. Switch languages and hit copy.
Example response
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"query": "living room decor",
"totalReturned": 5,
"results": [
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "7036943163632532",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/7036943163632532/",
"title": "Kimberly Square Coffee Table",
"description": "Kimberly Square Marble Coffee Table",
"destinationUrl": "https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/products/kimberly-coffee-table?variant=41218898952291#m24480845889635",
"image": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7f/68/af/7f68af1e9476e0a762ed9fcccd66cd24.jpg",
"saves": 2,
"publishedAt": "Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:03:26 +0000",
"board": {
"name": "pretty furniture",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/anrureck/pretty-furniture/"
},
"author": {
"username": "anrureck",
"displayName": "Anna Reckelhoff",
"followers": 27
}
},
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "1266706141814841",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1266706141814841/",
"title": "Scandinavian Living Room: Turoy Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chair",
"description": "Sit like a Bond villain whose only real diabolical concern is comfort. Photo by @amyepeters: lounge chair, chair, scandinavian, scandinavian living room, living room, living room designs, living room inspo, decor home living room, neutral living room, cozy corner, reading nook",
"destinationUrl": "https://www.article.com/product/13941/turoy-ivory-boucle-swivel-chair?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_content=igc",
"image": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/ea/89/bcea896786826d048bdb6f4d486fc241.jpg",
"saves": 91,
"publishedAt": "Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:08:40 +0000",
"board": {
"name": "Baddie",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/christigia/baddie/"
},
"author": {
"username": "christigia",
"displayName": "Christi Giannetti",
"followers": 255
}
},
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "1128996200361011408",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1128996200361011408/",
"title": "The Missing Piece In Your Living Room Might Be Lighting",
"description": "Great rooms aren't always filled with more furniture — they often have better lighting ✨\n\nThis elegant floor lamp brings warmth, depth, and character to a space while creating the cozy glow that makes a home feel welcoming. It's perfect for anyone searching for floor lamp aesthetic inspiration, home lighting ideas for living rooms, or a statement piece that instantly upgrades the vibe.\n\nIf you love beautiful interiors and easy decorating ideas, you can find the full details in the link 🤍",
"destinationUrl": "https://www.ebay.com/itm/137021246378?amdata=enc:AQALAAAAoGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDAO/sD8pUVTTSi6RT2Xikfuo2Dp8t0xbVTehCaXCERik/Rgu9Q8sdVVpQCXAL2xlyMzPWbz2UFMg7JonjwH2b2hpLpVb1Lu0F7HZ%2BnBbVjYQU1mAGtivLje06cloH25c%2BbtTRVjzKeMbmpKyPVEIuQn2v95m%2BFd67bxNmI7DBEkfZ5WChdGmtik28CuQk2nWE%3D&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5339156686&customid=Kogadecor&toolid=10001&mkevt=1",
"image": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/50/5e/b6505ec536a038c53dd960c4554c682b.png",
"saves": 1,
"publishedAt": "Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:49:49 +0000",
"board": {
"name": "Aesthetic Home Lighting",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/kogadecor/aesthetic-home-lighting/"
},
"author": {
"username": "kogadecor",
"displayName": "KOGA",
"followers": 0
}
},
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "Rp8MMDIq",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/Rp8MMDIq/"
},
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "-8702786212179256373",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/-8702786212179256373/"
}
]
}
}Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.
Response structure
A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:
Top-level fields
queryThe search query you sent.totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.
Results
Each item in results contains:
platformPlatform identifier (e.g. youtube, instagram).idStable platform ID for the item.urlCanonical URL of the item.titleTitle of the item.descriptionDescription text.destinationUrlDestination url URL.imageImage URL.savesSave count.publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601).boardObject with name, url.authorObject with username, displayName, followers.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| q | string | Yes | Keywords or search query (min 2 characters). |
| limit | integer | No | Max items to return (default 25, max 200). Billed per result. |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache. Default false — always fetch fresh data. |
Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs ~13 credits (0.5/result) — billed per result, so the exact amount scales with how many items you request. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh (metrics refresh within ~1 hour).
How it works
- 1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
- 2. Create a key from your dashboard.
- 3. Send one request to
/v1/pinterest/searchand parse the JSON response.
Use cases
Trend Discovery
Find trending content by keyword or hashtag.
Content Sourcing
Build feeds and playlists programmatically.
Monitoring
Track topics, brands, and competitors.
Research
Sample large sets of content for analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Pinterest Search API do?+
The Pinterest Search API lets you search and return matching results from a public Pinterest query using one GET request to /v1/pinterest/search. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.
How many credits does the Pinterest Search API cost?+
At the default limit this endpoint costs 13 credits (0.5 per result). Billing scales with how many results you request. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Failed or empty results are never charged.
Do I need a Pinterest API key or OAuth?+
No. A single Captapi key works across every platform Captapi supports — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Reddit, Threads, Bluesky, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Rumble, Spotify, Kwai, and more. We handle proxies, rate limits, retries, and authentication for you.
Is the Pinterest Search API suitable for production use?+
Yes. It is a stable REST endpoint with predictable JSON and automatic retries. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h shared cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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