Pinterest API

API

API for integrating Pinterest's idea catalog and social functionalities

Overview

The Pinterest API enables developers to interact with Pinterest's platform, offering endpoints for managing pins, boards, user profiles, searching ideas, and accessing engagement metrics. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include embedding Pinterest content into apps, automating pin creation for marketing, analyzing user interactions, and building social media tools. It follows RESTful principles, uses OAuth 2.0 authentication, and supports read/write operations (e.g., saving pins to boards). Ideal for businesses, creators, and developers leveraging visual content ecosystems.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developers.pinterest.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
OAuth 2.0 Auth
Pin & Board Management
Search Functionality
Engagement Metrics Access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Pinterest API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier for developers with basic usage limits; paid tiers are available for higher volume or advanced features like enhanced analytics.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register an app on the Pinterest Developers portal to get client ID/secret credentials for OAuth 2.0 authentication.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Rich visual content integration
⊕ Comprehensive documentation
⊕ Supports read/write operations
⊕ Scalable freemium pricing

Cons

⊖ Requires OAuth 2.0 authentication
⊖ Rate-limited usage
⊖ Advanced features behind paid tiers
⊖ Strict API usage policies