# Pinterest Scraper — Pins, Boards & Users (`hipersoft/pinterest-scraper`) Actor

Search Pinterest and scrape pins (title, description, destination link, image, pinner, board, saves), boards and users. Fast. For visual research, e-commerce, trend and marketing analysis.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/hipersoft/pinterest-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Hipersoft](https://apify.com/hipersoft) (community)
- **Categories:** Social media
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.001695 / item scraped

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Pinterest Scraper — Pins, Boards & Users

Search Pinterest and pull pins, boards, or users into clean structured JSON: pin title, description, destination link, image, pinner, board, and reactions — plus board and user stats. Just give it search terms and pick a scope.  Built for visual research, e-commerce sourcing, trend spotting, and marketing analysis.

![Pinterest Scraper input — search terms and scope in the Apify Console](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SUfvnaFLd9z9eBCtV/records/pinterest-scraper-input.png?v=2)

### Features

- 📌 **Rich pin records** — `title`, `description`, `link`, `domain`, `imageUrl`, `pinner`, `boardName`, and `boardUrl`.
- 🎯 **Three scopes** — set `scope` to pins, boards, or users to control what each search returns.
- 🖼️ **Media details** — `isVideo`, `dominantColor`, and `altText` for visual and accessibility context.
- 📊 **Board & user stats** — boards return `pinCount` and `followerCount`; users return `followerCount`, `followingCount`, and `pinCount`.
- ❤️ **Reactions** — `reactionCount` aggregates a pin's reactions from the search response.
- 🔁 **Multi-term search** — pass several `searches` and collect up to 1000 items per term.
- 🌐 **Residential proxy by default** — session-rotated for reliable access.

### What you get

![Pinterest Scraper output example — pins, boards and users as structured JSON](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SUfvnaFLd9z9eBCtV/records/pinterest-scraper-output.png?v=5)

Each pin is one clean JSON record:

```json
{
  "type": "pin",
  "id": "1234567890",
  "title": "Cozy living room ideas",
  "description": "Warm neutral tones with layered textures",
  "link": "https://example.com/living-room",
  "domain": "example.com",
  "imageUrl": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ab/cd/ef.jpg",
  "pinner": "homestyle",
  "pinnerName": "Home Style",
  "boardName": "Living Room Decor",
  "boardUrl": "https://www.pinterest.com/homestyle/living-room-decor/",
  "reactionCount": 42,
  "isVideo": false,
  "dominantColor": "#c9b8a3",
  "altText": "Neutral living room with a beige sofa",
  "createdAt": "Tue, 20 May 2026 10:12:00 +0000",
  "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1234567890/"
}
```

Boards come as `type: "board"` records and users as `type: "user"` records with their own stat fields.

#### Output schema

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `type` | string | Record type — `pin`, `board`, or `user`. |
| `id` | string | Pinterest ID of the pin, board, or user. |
| `title` | string | Pin title. |
| `description` | string | Pin description text. |
| `link` | string (URL) | Destination link the pin points to. |
| `domain` | string | Domain of the destination link. |
| `imageUrl` | string (URL) | URL of the pin image. |
| `pinner` | string | Username of the pinner. |
| `pinnerName` | string | Display name of the pinner. |
| `boardName` | string | Name of the board the pin belongs to. |
| `boardUrl` | string (URL) | URL of the board. |
| `reactionCount` | integer | Aggregate reaction count on the pin. |
| `isVideo` | boolean | Whether the pin is a video. |
| `dominantColor` | string | Dominant color of the image as a hex code. |
| `altText` | string | Accessibility alt text for the image. |
| `createdAt` | string | When the pin was created. |
| `url` | string (URL) | Canonical Pinterest URL of the pin. |

Board records add `pinCount` and `followerCount`; user records add `followerCount`, `followingCount`, and `pinCount`.

### Input

```json
{
  "searches": ["home decor", "nail art"],
  "scope": "pins",
  "maxItemsPerSearch": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] }
}
```

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `searches` | Keywords to search on Pinterest. |
| `scope` | `pins`, `boards`, or `users`. |
| `maxItemsPerSearch` | Results per search term (up to 1000). |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Proxy; residential is used by default. |

### Use cases

- Source product ideas and destination links for e-commerce.
- Spot visual trends by color, theme, or keyword.
- Find influential boards and users in a niche.
- Build mood boards and image datasets for design research.

### Pricing

Pay-per-event: you're billed a small amount per run and per item scraped — you only pay for what you get. See the **Pricing** tab for current rates.

### Related Actors

Explore more data tools from the same author:

- [Pinterest Image & Video Downloader — Media + Metadata by URL](https://apify.com/hipersoft/pinterest-downloader)
- [Bilibili Scraper — Trending, Ranking & Video Stats](https://apify.com/hipersoft/bilibili-scraper)
- [Bluesky Scraper — Posts, Profiles & Followers](https://apify.com/hipersoft/bluesky-scraper)
- [Discord Username Checker — Bulk Availability](https://apify.com/hipersoft/discord-username-checker)

Plug the results straight into your stack with [Make](https://apify.com/integrations/make), [Zapier](https://apify.com/integrations/zapier) or any of Apify's [integrations](https://apify.com/integrations).

### FAQ

**What can I search for?**
Pass one or more keywords in `searches` and set `scope` to `pins`, `boards`, or `users`. Each term can return up to 1000 items.

**What's the output format?**
Structured JSON — one clean record per pin, board, or user. Export it as JSON, CSV, Excel, or via the API.

**Can I integrate this with other tools?**
The Pinterest Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to [integrations on the Apify platform](https://apify.com/integrations). It works with [Make](https://apify.com/integrations/make), [Zapier](https://apify.com/integrations/zapier), [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack), [Airbyte](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/airbyte), [GitHub](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/github), [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive) and [many more](https://apify.com/integrations), plus the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2), JavaScript/Python clients and MCP. Or use [webhooks](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/webhooks) to trigger an action whenever a run finishes.

### Notes

This Actor uses Pinterest's public web search endpoints and reads only publicly available pins, boards, and users. It is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Pinterest, Inc. Scrape public data only.

# Actor input Schema

## `searches` (type: `array`):

Keywords to search on Pinterest (e.g. "home decor", "nail art"), one per line.

## `scope` (type: `string`):

What to return.

## `maxItemsPerSearch` (type: `integer`):

Results per search term.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy configuration. Leave the default — it is tuned for reliable results.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searches": [
    "home decor"
  ],
  "scope": "pins",
  "maxItemsPerSearch": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ]
  }
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searches": [
        "home decor"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("hipersoft/pinterest-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "searches": ["home decor"] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("hipersoft/pinterest-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searches": [
    "home decor"
  ]
}' |
apify call hipersoft/pinterest-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,hipersoft/pinterest-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/gk539DRgcCbjdePwb/builds/W9KhBS9Wr7C0KHIhN/openapi.json