9 Tips on How to Find Someone on Pinterest

There’s no better social platform than Pinterest when it comes to visual inspiration. It’s a creative space ideal for generating, sharing, and archiving ideas on a range of topics such as food, fashion, crafts, interior decor, you name it. Whenever there’s a trend on any social media platform, Pinterest is usually the place everyone goes to to draw inspiration and discover beautiful visual content.

This fast-growing networking site is also excellent for connecting with friends, finding others with similar interests, collaborating with trend-setters, and even reaching potential customers.

But how can you discover a specific profile among its 553 million monthly active users? Well, look no further. In this blog post, let’s discuss how to find people on Pinterest.

Use Pinterest’s Search Bar

To search for a platform user on Android or iPhone devices, open the Pinterest mobile app, log in to your account, and tap the search icon at the bottom. (If you’re using a desktop device, you can find the search bar at the top of the Pinterest homepage. It’s at the top right corner of business account profiles).

Now, type the username, first and last name, or email address of the person you’re looking for and press Enter to view results.

This will take you to a page with a Filter icon on the top left of your screen. Tap it, select “Profiles”, and hit “Apply” to generate a list of matching accounts.

Check Pinterest’s “Suggested” Section

Pinterest recommends profiles for you to follow based on a variety of criteria. These include your interests, boards you’ve created, topics and people you’ve searched for, who you’re following and interacting with, the type of pins you save, and who has been engaging with you (like saving your pins, inviting you to join boards, or sharing pins with you).

The platform can also use your activities on other websites to determine suggestions (if you’ve provided permission to do so).

So, if you’ve crossed paths with the person you want to find, going through Pinterest’s suggested profiles is a good idea. You can access this section by logging into your account on a desktop and clicking the Messages icon.

Guess the Profile URL

While Pinterest’s home page goes as www.pinterest.com, its profile page URLs take the “www.pinterest.com/username” format.

So, when you know someone’s Pinterest username, you can use it to come up with their profile URL. All you need to do is add it to Pinterest’s website address on a desktop, with a forward slash (“/”) in between.

Now, if you only have a first and last name, you can try that on the URL, too. But remember that most people don’t use their real names as usernames. 

Also, keep in mind that this option won’t work on the Pinterest app. 

Find Their Boards or Pins

Let’s say the person you’re trying to find has a unique interest (say, something like upcycled furniture, vintage jewelry, or typography). If that’s the case, you might be able to locate them by searching for their boards and the pins they post.

To do this, you can do a topic-related search using Pinterest’s search bar. If they use specific hashtags linked to their interests, products, or brands, you can try searching for those, too.

Once you explore a few keywords or phrases, the platform will also start suggesting relevant pins on your home feed, which might increase your chances of finding the person in question.

Look Them Up on Nuwber

Nuwber is a people directory that aggregates various details, like social media accounts, to create people profiles. So, when you’re pressed for time and want to find someone’s Pinterest account quickly without putting in much effort, this could be an excellent tool.

Nuwber can also get you lots of other information, including a person’s age, address, contact details, occupation, and the like. This will be particularly helpful for getting to know more about potential customers or collaborators you want to connect with on Pinterest.

To use Nuwber’s search services, enter a first and last name in the search bar and wait for the platform to produce matching profiles. You can also run reverse searches on it using a valid email address or contact number. 

Go Through Other Networking Sites

Most social media users don’t want to limit their followers to a single platform. This is why they often share all their active social handles so fans can discover and follow them on multiple sites.

So, if you can find a Pinterest user on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) or some other networking platform, there’s a good chance you might stumble upon their Pinterest handle in one of them.

Social media handles will usually be listed in the bio section of user profiles. If you can’t find a Pinterest link there, it’s worthwhile checking published content for any references to it.

Scan Their Blogs and Websites

To boost visibility and explore networking opportunities, a lot of people list their social handles on their websites and blogs.

So, it’s highly likely that the individual you’re interested in has done the same when they have their own website or regularly blog on a community platform like Medium.

To check whether they have, look through the home and contact pages of their personal or business website (if they’re a solopreneur). Don’t forget to also check their intros or bios in blogs and blog posts.

Search the Internet

A person’s Pinterest profile can appear on various web pages online. These aren’t just limited to the content they publish on their own. Even third-party sites can carry references or links to personal social media pages. (Think about a feature article or a business directory).

The best place to find these is on Google or a similar search engine.

To start off with, search for the person’s full name together with the term “Pinterest”, and browse the search results generated. To view exact matches, place the keywords within open and closed quotation marks. Also, add a few identifiable details like a resident city, profession, and interests to filter more accurate matches.

Ask Their Friends and Family

Do you know anyone associated with the individual you’re searching for? Probably their friends or family? If so, it’s a good idea to talk to them.

Even those who work, collaborate, or are in touch with the person in question might be able to direct you to the right Pinterest profile.

If you can approach them, ask them for the relevant person’s profile username or a business card with social media handles.

Another option is to find them on Pinterest and go through their Followers and Following lists. If they’re keeping in touch with the person you’re trying to connect with, it’s likely they’re following each other.

Wrapping Up

When you want to find someone on Pinterest, there are different ways to uncover useful information.

The platform’s search bar and suggested profiles are designed for just that. You can also look for Pinterest users by locating their boards and pins or guessing their profile URLs based on usernames.

Other ways to find clues include searching on Nuwber, networking sites, search engines, personal and business websites, and blogs. Anyone associated with the relevant person can be helpful, too.

FAQ

Why connect with people on Pinterest?

Pinterest is a great platform to share visual inspirations with friends and family. But that’s not all. If you’re serious about boosting your visibility, building a brand, or exploring opportunities to collaborate on creative projects, you can use this site to develop useful connections with like-minded people, influencers, trend-setters, customers, and businesses. 

Can I search Pinterest without logging in?

Yes. You don’t need to log in to your account to access Pinterest’s search features. Anyone can use the search bar by clicking the Explore button on the platform’s desktop home page. However, without signing in, you won’t be able to save pins or follow people you discover through a Pinterest search.

Why can’t I find someone’s Pinterest account?

Common reasons include an account no longer being available or using an incorrect name to search for a profile. It’s also possible that the person you’re searching for has used a nickname on their account instead of their real name. Those who opt to restrict their profile visibility may also not turn up on search results. 

Why can’t I see a Pinterest user’s pins and boards?

When Pinterest users activate Private mode settings, you won’t be able to see their profile, pins, boards, or followers. In such cases, you must send a Follow request for them to approve or get them to share a unique profile link that allows you to view their Pinterest profile.

Can others see what I search for on Pinterest?

No, they can’t. All your search queries are confidential on Pinterest. And unlike certain social media sites, Pinterest doesn’t let other users know when you check their profiles, pins, or boards. However, the platform may track your search interests to recommend content to you in the future.

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