Pinterest Search API
Keyword pin search — offset cursor, SERP window 40.
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?
Search public Pinterest pins by keyword (logged-out Pinterest search HTML is empty; this is Google/DDG site:pinterest.com/pin → pidgets hydrate). Cursor pagination via nextCursor + hasMore; a null nextCursor means the end of the SERP window (max 40). Envelope: requested / listingHits / truncatedReason=serp-window. timings{serpMs,hydrateMs,enrichMs,totalMs} show which stage burned the seconds — search is the slow endpoint in this block. ~0.5 credits/result.
What you get
- nextCursor + hasMore (SERP window 40)
- requested / listingHits / truncatedReason=serp-window
- timings{serpMs,hydrateMs,totalMs}
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": 2,
"results": [
{
"platform": "pinterest",
"id": "7036943163632532",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/7036943163632532/",
"title": "Kimberly Square Coffee Table",
"description": "Kimberly Square Marble Coffee Table",
"image": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7f/68/af/7f68af1e9476e0a762ed9fcccd66cd24.jpg",
"saves": 2,
"board": {
"name": "pretty furniture",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/anrureck/pretty-furniture/"
},
"author": {
"username": "anrureck",
"displayName": "Anna Reckelhoff",
"followers": 27
},
"link": "https://www.luluandgeorgia.com/products/kimberly-coffee-table?variant=41218898952291#m24480845889635",
"imageOriginal": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7f/68/af/7f68af1e9476e0a762ed9fcccd66cd24.jpg",
"images": {
"originals": {
"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7f/68/af/7f68af1e9476e0a762ed9fcccd66cd24.jpg"
}
}
},
{
"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",
"image": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/ea/89/bcea896786826d048bdb6f4d486fc241.jpg",
"saves": 91,
"board": {
"name": "Baddie",
"url": "https://www.pinterest.com/christigia/baddie/"
},
"author": {
"username": "christigia",
"displayName": "Christi Giannetti",
"followers": 255
},
"link": "https://www.article.com/product/13941/turoy-ivory-boucle-swivel-chair?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=evergreen&utm_content=igc",
"imageOriginal": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/ea/89/bcea896786826d048bdb6f4d486fc241.jpg",
"images": {
"originals": {
"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/ea/89/bcea896786826d048bdb6f4d486fc241.jpg"
}
}
}
],
"requested": 5,
"listingHits": 3,
"hasMore": false,
"nextCursor": null,
"truncatedReason": "serp-window"
}
}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 and a data object with the following fields:
Top-level fields
queryThe search query you sent.totalReturnedNumber of items returned in this response.requestedlimit you asked for.listingHitsHydrated pins in this SERP window (may be limit+1 when probing hasMore).hasMoretrue when nextCursor is set. Pass that value as cursor for the next page.nextCursorNumeric offset cursor (e.g. 25). Null means the end of the SERP window (max 40).truncatedReasonserp-window when the SERP window is exhausted or you are at the 40 cap.
Results
Each item in results contains:
platformPlatform identifier for this response (matches the endpoint's platform).idId of this results item.urlCanonical URL of the item.titleTitle of this results item.descriptionDescription of this results item.imageImage URL.savesHow many times the pin was saved/repinned — Pinterest's primary engagement metric.boardObject with name, url.authorAuthor name or handle.linkOutbound link on the pin (product/article URL). There is no destinationUrl twin.imageOriginalImage original URL.imagesAttached image URL list for this item.
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. |
| cursor | string | No | Pagination cursor. Leave empty for the first page; then pass the nextCursor value returned in the previous response (numeric offset, e.g. 25). A null nextCursor means the end of the SERP window (max 40). |
| cache | boolean | No | Set true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. |
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 cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. 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 cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.
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