--- title: "How to Get Pinterest Keyword Search Volumes (and Tails) for Your App" description: "Learn how to access Pinterest keyword search volumes and long-tail suggestions using official tools, APIs, and trusted third-party providers—plus pros/cons and implementation tips." canonical_url: "https://insightpins.com/blog/get-pinterest-keyword-volume.html" published: "2026-02-06T00:00:00+00:00" author: "Ruslan S." source: "Generated from HTML by scripts/build-markdown.mjs — do not edit by hand." --- # How to Get Pinterest Keyword Search Volumes (and Tails) for Your App By [Ruslan S.](https://x.com/ruslan_dev_ai), Pinterest analytics developer & founder of Pin Stats • Published Feb 6, 2026 Global or U.S. data • Real-time prioritized • Scraping avoided where possible • 8 min read ## TL;DR - **Yes, you can get Pinterest keyword volumes.** The most direct numbers come from Pinterest’s own systems (Ads keyword tool and topic/interest pages). - **Buying the data:** Pinterest doesn’t sell a bulk “keyword volume feed,” but _you can_ access volumes via their Ads UI or (if approved) the Marketing API. Otherwise, use reputable third-party tools/APIs. - **Real-time:** Pinterest data in the UI is quite fresh (monthly counts updated regularly). For trending spikes, use Pinterest Trends. - **US vs Global:** Country-level stats require the Ads/Marketing API. Public UI is effectively global. - **Tails (autocomplete):** Pair Pinterest’s autosuggest with volumes from Ads/interest pages or a provider that does this for you. - **Avoid scraping?** Use a third-party API like KeywordTool.io; if you must, desktop tools like Pin Inspector fetch the exact Pinterest numbers for you. ## Official Pinterest Options ### Pinterest Ads Manager – Keyword Planner Inside _Ads → Create_, Pinterest shows **monthly search volume** for a seed keyword and related suggestions. It’s quick, accurate, and free with a Business account. Counts may be bucketed (e.g., “5M+”). No direct export. [Create a Business account](https://business.pinterest.com/) ### Pinterest Trends (public) [Pinterest Trends](https://trends.pinterest.com/) shows **relative interest over time** (no exact counts), comparison charts, and trending topics by region. Great for seasonality and momentum; not a substitute for absolute volume. ### Topic/Interest Pages (in-product volumes) Many topic pages on Pinterest display a **monthly search count** (e.g., “632,000 monthly searches”) and a “last updated” note. These are excellent spot checks for exact terms and variations surfaced on the page. **Note:** To programmatically access official counts without scraping, you need approved access to the Pinterest **Marketing API** (keyword metrics by country, and a Trends API in limited release). ### Pinterest Marketing API (partner access required) - **Keyword metrics by country:** Retrieve aggregated keyword stats (ideal for U.S.-only vs global). - **Trending keywords:** An endpoint (limited release) for real-time trending terms by region/demographics. Apply via the [Pinterest Developers](https://developers.pinterest.com/) portal. ## Trusted Third-Party Tools & APIs These solutions either estimate volume (using models + Pinterest Trends) or fetch Pinterest’s displayed counts at scale. They also handle **tails** for you. ### Keyword Explorer by Pin Stats (browser extension — our pick) - **Real Pinterest counts, not estimates:** reads the monthly search volumes Pinterest itself reports, live inside the Pinterest tab you’re already working in. - Turns one seed into **tails + volumes in a single pass**: autosuggest expansion, the exact keywords top-ranking pins rank for, drill-down on any term, saved lists, and CSV export. - No API approval, no separate desktop app, and nothing to build — the fastest way in this list to exact numbers. _Full disclosure: this one’s ours._ - [Keyword Explorer](https://insightpins.com/keyword-explorer.html) ### KeywordTool.io (API available) - Generates hundreds of Pinterest **autocomplete suggestions**. - Attaches **estimated monthly volume** (from third-party providers); offers an API. - [keywordtool.io/pinterest](https://keywordtool.io/pinterest) ### KeySearch (affordable SaaS) - Shows related Pinterest keywords with **volume, trend, and difficulty**. - Good balance of cost vs. data depth. - [keysearch.co](https://keysearch.co/) ### Keywords Everywhere (browser extension) - Overlays an **estimated volume** beside Pinterest search and autosuggest items. - Uses Google volume scaled by Pinterest Trends (handy heuristic). - [keywordseverywhere.com](https://keywordseverywhere.com/) ### Pin Inspector (desktop; “real Pinterest volume”) - Pulls **actual monthly counts** as displayed inside Pinterest (plus tails via autosuggest) at bulk scale. - One-time software purchase; great for exporting big lists. - [pininspector.com](https://pininspector.com/) ### PinClicks & Ranktracker (SaaS) - Web tools aimed at Pinterest SEO; surface keyword ideas with volume indicators. - [pinclicks.com](https://pinclicks.com/) • [ranktracker.com](https://www.ranktracker.com/) ## Comparison Table | Solution | Data Source | Global vs U.S. | Freshness | Tails? | Access/Pricing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Pinterest Ads Manager | Official monthly counts (bucketed) | Effectively global (UI) | Regularly updated | Yes (suggestions list) | Free (manual; no export) | | Pinterest Trends | Official relative interest | Regional filtering | Near real-time trending | Related trends | Free (no absolute counts) | | Interest/Topic Pages | Official monthly counts per term | Mostly global (UI) | Shows “last updated” | Variations often visible | Free (UI; no API) | | Marketing API (partner) | Official keyword metrics | **Country-level (e.g., US)** | Programmatic & current | Pair with autosuggest | Requires approval | | **[Keyword Explorer](https://insightpins.com/keyword-explorer.html) (Pin Stats)** | **Direct Pinterest counts** (as displayed) | Global (UI data) | Live, in-browser | **Yes** (autosuggest + top-pin keywords) | Browser extension; no approval needed | | KeywordTool.io | Suggestions + estimated volume | Global / per locale (modeled) | Suggestions live; vols periodic | **Yes** | Paid; API available | | KeySearch | Suggestions + internal DB | Primarily global | Regular DB updates | **Yes** | Affordable SaaS | | Keywords Everywhere | Estimate (Google × Trends) | Heuristic (not official) | Trend live; volume monthly | **Yes** (in UI) | Credits; browser add-on | | Pin Inspector | **Direct Pinterest counts** (at scale) | Global (depends on acct) | On-demand pulls | **Yes** (bulk) | One-time desktop app | | PinClicks / Ranktracker | Scraped/estimated | Global | On query / periodic | **Yes** | Monthly SaaS | ## Which Path Should You Choose? **Fastest no-scrape build:** Use _KeywordTool.io API_ to fetch Pinterest tails + estimated volumes. It’s plug-and-play, legal, and scalable. **Most accurate without API approval:** Use _Pin Inspector_ to export tails + the _actual_ Pinterest monthly counts, then import into your app/database. **Best long-term (if you can get it):** Apply for Pinterest _Marketing API_ access to retrieve official keyword metrics programmatically (including U.S.-only). **If you'd rather not build it at all** (full disclosure: this one's mine): [Keyword Explorer](https://insightpins.com/keyword-explorer.html) runs the whole seed → tails → volumes loop inside the Pinterest tab you're already working in — autosuggest expansion, the keywords that top-ranking pins actually rank for, and the monthly counts Pinterest reports, with no API approval or separate desktop app. Worth a look if what you want is the research workflow rather than a data pipeline to maintain. ## Implementation Tips (with Tails) 1. **Generate tails from Pinterest autosuggest.** Capture suggestions for a seed (A–Z expansion if needed). This mirrors user intent on Pinterest. 2. **Attach volume:** - _No-scrape:_ Call KeywordTool.io’s API and store {keyword, est\_volume, source=KWT}. - _Exact counts (manual export):_ Use Pin Inspector to bulk fetch and export CSVs of {keyword, monthly\_searches}. - _Official API:_ For approved apps, hit the keyword metrics endpoint (set `country_code=US` for U.S.-only). 3. **Refresh cadence:** Monthly for baseline volumes; weekly/daily ingest from Pinterest Trends for “what’s spiking now.” 4. **Region logic:** If you lack country split, label volumes as “Global (Pinterest)” and allow a U.S. filter only when API-backed. 5. **Quality controls:** Normalize case, dedupe near-dupes, and store a _last\_seen_ timestamp for each keyword/volume pair. Legal note: abide by Pinterest’s Terms. Prefer official APIs or licensed providers. If scraping, rate-limit and avoid sharing private endpoints. ## FAQ ### Can I buy this data directly from Pinterest? Not as a bulk dataset. You can access volumes via Ads Manager or, if approved, the Marketing API. For an out-of-the-box solution, buy from providers like KeywordTool.io (API) or use Pin Inspector to extract official counts at scale. ### Is U.S.-only data available? Yes via the Marketing API (country-level). Public UI is effectively global. Third-party estimates may offer “by country” filters, but they’re modeled. ### How do I get keyword tails with volumes? Use Pinterest autosuggest to generate tails, then attach volumes from Ads/interest pages, a provider’s API, or the Marketing API. ### Do I need to scrape? No, if you use a provider’s API (e.g., KeywordTool.io). If you want the exact numbers Pinterest shows without partner access, tools like Pin Inspector effectively do the scraping for you.