How to run a Pinterest search
GET request to /v1/pinterest/search with your input. You get clean JSON back in seconds for ~13 credits (0.5/result) per call — no OAuth, scraping or platform SDKs. Search Pinterest programmatically and get structured, ranked results.How to run a Pinterest search (step by step)
- 1
Get a free API key
Create a free Captapi account (100 credits, no card) and generate an API key from the dashboard.
- 2
Call the Pinterest Search API
Send an authenticated GET request to /v1/pinterest/search with your input. No OAuth, no scraping setup.
- 3
Read the JSON response
Parse the clean JSON response. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.
Code example
curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/pinterest/search?q=living%20room%20decor" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."What the response looks like
{
"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 (credits charged, cache hit/miss) is returned in the X-Captapi-Credits and X-Captapi-Cache response headers.
Request 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. |
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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