# Pinterest Search Scraper (`devcake/pinterest-search-scraper`) Actor

Search Pinterest by keywords and extract pins, comments, shares,saves, profiles,board information,product pins with pricing. 40+ fields for Seo Research, Trend discovery, and Keyword analysis.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/devcake/pinterest-search-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [devcake](https://apify.com/devcake) (community)
- **Categories:** E-commerce, Social media, SEO tools
- **Stats:** 185 total users, 37 monthly users, 82.5% runs succeeded, 3 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $1.20 / 1,000 results

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/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## 🔍 Pinterest Search Scraper

Extract Pinterest search results by keyword with 40+ data fields per pin. Perfect for SEO research, trend analysis, content inspiration, and competitive monitoring.

### ✨ Features

- 🔍 **Search by Keyword** — Extract pins from any search query
- 🖼️ **All Image Sizes** — Get every resolution (236x, 474x, 564x, 736x, orig)
- 📊 **Engagement Metrics** — Saves, likes, comments, repins, shares
- 👤 **Creator Details** — Pinner username, full name, avatar, follower count
- 📦 **Board Information** — Board name, URL, pin count, owner
- 🛍️ **Product Pin Detection** — Identify pins with pricing, stock status
- 💬 **Comments with Replies** — Optional: Extract user feedback and nested replies
- 🚀 **No Login Required** — Works without cookies
- 🌐 **Proxy Support** — Built-in Apify Proxy integration

### 💡 Use Cases

| Use Case | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| **SEO Research** | Find trending keywords and content in your niche |
| **Trend Analysis** | Track popular pins and topics over time |
| **Content Planning** | Discover inspiration for your content calendar |
| **Competitor Monitoring** | See what's performing in your market |
| **Keyword Research** | Identify high-engagement search terms |
| **Product Discovery** | Find trending products with pricing info |

### 💰 Pricing

**Pay per use** — $4 per 1,000 results

No subscriptions, no commitments, no hidden fees. Control your spending with the Maximum Cost Per Run option.

### 🔗 Other Pinterest Scrapers

Need different Pinterest data? We offer specialized tools for every use case:

| Actor | Pricing | Link |
|-------|---------|------|
| 📎 **Pinterest Pin Scraper** | $4 per 1,000 pins | [View Actor](https://apify.com/devcake/pinterest-pin-scraping) |
| 👤 **Pinterest Profile Scraper** | $4 per 1,000 profiles | [View Actor](https://apify.com/devcake/pinterest-profile-scraper) |
| 📁 **Pinterest Board Scraper** | $4 per 1,000 pins | [View Actor](https://apify.com/devcake/pinterest-board-scraper) |
| 🎯 **All-in-One Pinterest Scraper** | $25/month unlimited | [View Actor](https://apify.com/devcake/pinterest-data-scraper) |

### 📝 Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `searchQueries` | array | ✅ Yes | Search terms to find pins |
| `maxResults` | integer | No | Max pins per query (1-250, default: 25) |
| `includeComments` | boolean | No | Fetch comments for each pin |
| `maxComments` | integer | No | Max comments per pin (1-100) |
| `proxyConfig` | object | No | Proxy configuration (recommended) |
| `maxTotalChargeUsd` | number | No | Spending limit per run (default: $10) |

#### Search URL Formats

```
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=keyword
https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=keyword&rs=hub_page
```

### 📤 Output

Each pin includes 40+ data fields. Key fields include:

#### Basic Data

- `id`, `url`, `title`, `description`, `domain`, `category`
- `images.236x`, `images.474x`, `images.564x`, `images.736x`, `images.orig`

#### Engagement

- `saves`, `like_count`, `comment_count`, `repin_count`, `share_count`

#### Creator & Board

- `pinner` — Username, full name, avatar, follower count, verification
- `board` — Name, URL, pin count, owner details

#### Product Data (When Available)

- `is_product_pin` — Product pin flag
- `products` — Array with name, price, original price, stock status
- `site_name` — Source website (e.g., "IKEA", "Amazon")
- `official_merchant` — Verification status, followers
- `aggregate_rating` — Rating value, rating count, review count
- `tracked_link` — Direct product URL for affiliate tracking

### 🎯 Example

```json
{
  "searchQueries": ["minimalist home office", "sustainable fashion"],
  "maxResults": 50,
  "maxTotalChargeUsd": 10
}
```

```json
{
  "id": "123456789",
  "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/123456789/",
  "title": "Minimalist Home Office Setup",
  "images": {
    "236x": {"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/236x/..."},
    "474x": {"url": "https://i.pinimg.com/474x/..."}
  },
  "saves": 1523,
  "pinner": {"username": "designlover", "follower_count": 12500},
  "board": {"name": "Office Inspiration", "pin_count": 245},
  "is_product_pin": false
}
```

### 🚀 Getting Started

1. **Add search queries** — Enter keywords you want to research
2. **Set max results** — Control how many pins per query (up to 250)
3. **Set cost limit** — Optional spending cap per run
4. **Run** — Get search results in JSON format

### 💡 Tips

- **Multiple Queries**: Add several keywords to compare trends
- **Content Discovery**: Use broad terms like "interior design" then filter results
- **Competitor Research**: Search for competitor brand names to see their featured content
- **Product Research**: Add "buy", "shop", or "price" to find product pins

***

### ❓ FAQ

**Q: Do I need Pinterest login credentials?**
A: No! This scraper works without login for all public search results.

**Q: How many results can I get per query?**
A: Up to 250 pins per search query. For larger datasets, use multiple runs with different keyword variations.

**Q: Can I search for specific types of pins?**
A: Yes. Include keywords like "product", "buy", "price" to find product pins, or use Pinterest's advanced search filters manually.

**Q: Does this include Pinterest's "More ideas" section?**
A: Yes, the API-based approach captures results from the main search feed.

**Q: Are comments included?**
A: Yes! Enable `includeComments: true` to fetch comments with nested replies for each pin.

***

### ⚠️ Troubleshooting

**Getting blocked?**

- Enable Apify Proxy in the input (recommended)
- Lower `maxResults` to reduce request volume
- Add a `maxTotalChargeUsd` limit to control spending

**No results for my query?**

- Check spelling of your search terms
- Try broader keywords (Pinterest may have limited results for niche terms)
- Ensure query isn't violating Pinterest's terms

**Missing engagement data?**

- Some pins may have limited engagement metrics visible
- This is a Pinterest limitation, not a scraper issue

**Need help?** Contact us through Apify Console or check our documentation.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):

Enter search terms to find pins on Pinterest

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of pins to scrape from each search query

## `includeComments` (type: `boolean`):

Fetch comments for each pin from search results. When enabled, includes top-level comments and nested replies.

## `maxComments` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of comments to fetch per pin (only used when includeComments is true)

## `proxyConfig` (type: `object`):

Configure proxy rotation. Using SHARED\_PROXY is recommended for Pinterest.

## `maxTotalChargeUsd` (type: `number`):

Set a spending limit for this run. The actor will stop when this amount is reached.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchQueries": [],
  "maxResults": 25,
  "includeComments": false,
  "maxComments": 10,
  "maxTotalChargeUsd": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `allResults` (type: `string`):

Complete dataset with all search results

## `overview` (type: `string`):

Pinterest search results optimized for SEO and trend analysis - engagement metrics, pinner details, board links

# 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 = {
    "searchQueries": []
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("devcake/pinterest-search-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 = { "searchQueries": [] }

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

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

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

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchQueries": []
}' |
apify call devcake/pinterest-search-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=devcake/pinterest-search-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/EYEVv4WBXyHay4BIq/builds/6tzqMUW5PAtMZbemN/openapi.json