Overview
Pinterest API lets you read and write Pinterest data such as boards, pins, and user profiles through OAuth 2.0 authentication. You can build apps that create pins, read a user's boards, or analyze pin engagement. The API requires creating a developer app at developers.pinterest.com and going through an OAuth approval process.
Beginner Tip
Pinterest API requires OAuth 2.0 — start by creating an app at developers.pinterest.com to get your App ID and Secret, then use the sandbox mode to test without affecting real data.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"status": "success",
"data": {
"result": "Data from Pinterest",
"description": "The world's catalog of ideas",
"timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
} Field Reference
username Unique Pinterest username of the authenticated user account_type Type of account — PINNER or BUSINESS profile_image URL of the user's profile picture website_url Website URL listed on the user's Pinterest profile follower_count Number of followers the user has Implementation Example
const url = "https://developers.pinterest.com/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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