GET /v1/pinterest/pin-details

Pinterest Pin Details API

Get a Pinterest pin — title, description, link, board, origin creator, and engagement as structured JSON.

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TL;DR

Get a Pinterest pin — title, description, link, board, origin creator, and engagement as structured JSON. The Pinterest Pin Details API (Pinterest) is a single authenticated GET request to /v1/pinterest/pin-details that responds with clean JSON and costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh. Start with 100 free credits — no credit card.

What is the Pinterest Pin Details API?

Pass a Pinterest pin URL and get clean JSON: title, description, seoAltText, link/destinationUrl, createdAt (ISO-8601), board{name,url,pinCount,followers}, author (board pinner), originAuthor (native creator / original uploader), saves plus repinCount/shareCount/reactionCount, image plus images{236x,564x,originals}. Flat 1 credit. Fields Pinterest does not expose on a given pin stay omitted/null.

What you get

Pin Details fields as clean structured JSON
IDs, URLs, and titles where the platform exposes them
Engagement or popularity signals when available
Stable IDs for joining with other endpoints

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Parameters

url*stringPinterest pin URL, e.g. https://pinterest.com/pin/ID/. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.cacheoptionalbooleanSet true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits.

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curl "https://api.captapi.com/v1/pinterest/pin-details?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F422281212828530%2F" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer capt_live_..."
# or: -H "x-api-key: capt_live_..."

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Example response

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "platform": "pinterest",
    "id": "422281212828530",
    "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/pin/422281212828530/",
    "domain": "Uploaded by user",
    "image": "https://i.pinimg.com/564x/51/a2/0e/51a20efe23e50376920012d832a191a2.jpg",
    "images": {
      "236x": {
        "url": "https://i.pinimg.com/236x/51/a2/0e/51a20efe23e50376920012d832a191a2.jpg",
        "width": 236,
        "height": 419
      },
      "237x": {
        "url": "https://i.pinimg.com/236x/51/a2/0e/51a20efe23e50376920012d832a191a2.jpg",
        "width": 236,
        "height": 419
      },
      "564x": {
        "url": "https://i.pinimg.com/564x/51/a2/0e/51a20efe23e50376920012d832a191a2.jpg",
        "width": 564,
        "height": 1002
      },
      "originals": {
        "url": "https://i.pinimg.com/originals/51/a2/0e/51a20efe23e50376920012d832a191a2.webp"
      }
    },
    "isVideo": false,
    "dominantColor": "#a87147",
    "saves": 9606,
    "repinCount": 2140,
    "board": {
      "name": "Sala",
      "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/camilarmoutinho/sala/",
      "pinCount": 5,
      "followers": 6
    },
    "author": {
      "id": "422418623531974",
      "username": "camilarmoutinho",
      "displayName": "Camila Moutinho",
      "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/camilarmoutinho/",
      "followers": 7,
      "pinCount": 265,
      "avatar": "https://i.pinimg.com/60x60_RS/80/48/e0/8048e086101e0b18790160b4251d00bc.jpg"
    },
    "originAuthor": {
      "id": "1049198181847459163",
      "username": "HomedecorInteriorDesigntips",
      "displayName": "B O E | Home, Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Fashion & Bathroom",
      "url": "https://www.pinterest.com/HomedecorInteriorDesigntips/",
      "followers": 2956,
      "pinCount": 66723,
      "avatar": "https://i.pinimg.com/60x60_RS/8f/b3/53/8fb3538984206cebf310b7a979006bae.jpg",
      "about": "At BOE, we inspire stylish and functional home living. Discover the latest home improvement ideas, timeless bedroom and living room décor, practical kitchen and bathroom tips, and cozy laundry room inspiration. Explore curated collections of furniture, lighting, fashion accents, and accessories that blend beauty with utility. Get expert guides, DIY projects, and sustainable design practices to transform every space."
    },
    "title": "Bauhaus Interior",
    "description": "May 6, 2026 — A living room with a brown sofa and a yellow armchair. The space features a colorful rug with geometric patterns and a round glass coffee table. Funky mid century modern, Living spaces, Home interior design",
    "seoAltText": "a living room filled with lots of furniture next to a wall mounted book shelf and lamp",
    "createdAt": "2026-06-10T11:31:28.000Z",
    "publishedAt": "2026-06-10T11:31:28.000Z",
    "shareCount": 94,
    "reactionCount": 588
  }
}

Billing metadata is returned in response headers: X-Captapi-Credits (credits charged), X-Captapi-Cache (hit or miss), and X-Captapi-Source. Failed requests (4xx/5xx) are never charged. See the full list of error codes in the error reference.

Response structure

A successful call returns success, cached, creditsUsed, and a data object with the following fields:

Top-level fields

platformPlatform identifier for this response (matches the endpoint's platform).
idStable platform ID for the item.
urlCanonical URL of the item.
domainDomain. Example: "Uploaded by user".
imageImage URL.
isVideoWhether the item is a video.
dominantColorDominant color. Example: "#a87147".
savesHow many times the pin was saved/repinned — Pinterest's primary engagement metric.
repinCountRepin count. Example: 2140.
titleTitle of the item.
descriptionDescription text.
seoAltTextSeo alt text.
createdAtCreation date (ISO 8601).
publishedAtPublish date (ISO 8601) when the platform exposes an absolute timestamp.
shareCountShare count.
reactionCountReaction count. Example: 588.

Images

The images object contains:

236xObject with url, width, height.
237xObject with url, width, height.
564xObject with url, width, height.
originalsObject with url.

Board

The board object contains:

nameName of the item or account. On profile endpoints: deprecated alias of displayName (one release).
urlCanonical URL of the item.
pinCountPin count. Example: 5.
followersFollower count.

Author

The author object contains:

idStable platform ID for the item.
usernameAccount username / handle.
displayNameDisplay name of the account. Canonical across profile endpoints (prefer over name).
urlCanonical URL of the item.
followersFollower count.
pinCountPin count. Example: 265.
avatarAvatar / profile picture URL. Canonical across profile endpoints.

Origin author

The originAuthor object contains:

idStable platform ID for the item.
usernameAccount username / handle.
displayNameDisplay name of the account. Canonical across profile endpoints (prefer over name).
urlCanonical URL of the item.
followersFollower count.
pinCountPin count. Example: 66723.
avatarAvatar / profile picture URL. Canonical across profile endpoints.
aboutAbout.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
url	string	Yes	Pinterest pin URL, e.g. https://pinterest.com/pin/ID/. The URL platform must match this endpoint's platform. Do not pass cross-platform URLs, e.g. YouTube to TikTok, Instagram to Facebook, LinkedIn to X/Twitter, or Pinterest to Rumble.
cache	boolean	No	Set true to serve from the 24h response cache (0 credits on hit). Default false — always fetch fresh. Envelope includes cached + cachedAt on hits.

Authentication: send your key as Authorization: Bearer capt_live_.... A typical call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true for a free 24h cache hit; default is always fresh.

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How it works

1. Sign up — get 100 free credits, no card required.
2. Create a key from your dashboard.
3. Send one request to /v1/pinterest/pin-details and parse the JSON response.

Use cases

Analytics

Track views, likes, and engagement over time.

Competitor Monitoring

Benchmark the performance of other creators.

Dashboards

Power reporting and BI with real metadata.

Content Curation

Filter and rank videos by performance.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Pinterest Pin Details API do?+

The Pinterest Pin Details API lets you fetch full metadata and key stats from a public Pinterest pin using one GET request to /v1/pinterest/pin-details. It returns clean JSON — no OAuth or infrastructure setup required.

How many credits does the Pinterest Pin Details API cost?+

Each successful call costs 1 credit. Pass cache=true to serve from the 24h cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. 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 Pin Details 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 cache (0 credits on hit); default is always fresh. Hits include cached + cachedAt. Selected profile endpoints also accept cacheMaxAge=1d|3d|7d|14d|30d. Use it for analytics, monitoring, and content automation.

More Pinterest APIs

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