Free Pinterest Board ID finder tool. Paste a board URL, validate it, and follow simple steps to extract the numeric Board ID. 100% private.
Paste a Pinterest board URL or pin.it short link to validate it and learn how to find the Board ID.
How to Use?
Step 1: Copy a Pinterest Board URL.
Open Pinterest, go to the board you want, and copy the URL from the address bar. It looks like:
- https://www.pinterest.com/username/board-name/
- https://in.pinterest.com/username/board-name/
Step 2: Paste and Click "Check URL".
Paste the board URL into the input box and click the red "Check URL"button. The tool will validate the link and show you the username and board name extracted from it.
Step 3: Find the Numeric Board ID (Manual Method).
The tool will show you step-by-step instructions. Here is the easiest way:
Method 1 – Browser DevTools (Recommended).
- Open the board URL in Chrome or Firefox.
- Press F12 to open Developer Tools.
- Go to the Network tab.
- Refresh the page (F5).
- In the filter box, type board_id.
- Click any request and look for board_id":"123456789012345678" in the URL or response.
- Copy the 18-digit number — that is your Board ID.
Method 2 – View Page Source.
- Right-click the board page → View Page Source.
- Press Ctrl+F and search for board_id.
- The 18-digit number next to it is your Board ID.
Step 4: Use the Board ID.
You can use the Board ID with:
- Pinterest API v5 — GET /v5/boards/{board_id}.
- Third-party tools like Apify is Pinterest Scraper.
- Database storage for tracking boards.
FAQ
1. What is a Pinterest Board ID Finder?
It is a free tool that validates Pinterest board URLs and guides you through finding the numeric Board ID using your browser is built-in tools.
2. Is this tool free and safe?
Yes, it is 100% free with no signup. It runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server, so your privacy is completely safe.
3. Why can not the tool extract the Board ID automatically?
Pinterest blocks browser-based API requests (CORS policy), and the Board ID isn not visible in the URL. It is an internal 18-digit numeric string that only appears in Pinterest is page data or API responses. Browser-only JavaScript cannot access it.
4. What does a Pinterest Board ID look like?
It is an 18-digit numeric string, for example 549755885175123456. It contains only numbers — no letters or symbols.
5. Which Pinterest URL formats are supported?
All common formats: pinterest.com/username/board-name/, country-specific domains like in.pinterest.com, uk.pinterest.com, and URLs with or without trailing slashes.
6. Why am I getting an "Invalid URL" error?
The link may be incomplete, not from Pinterest, or missing the username or board name. Make sure the URL looks like https://www.pinterest.com/username/board-name/.
7. Can I get the Board ID using the Pinterest API?
Yes, but only for boards you own or have access to. You need a Pinterest Developer account, an OAuth token, and you can call GET /v5/boards/{board_id}. There is no public API endpoint for other people is boards.
8. Is there an automated way to get Board IDs for many boards?
Yes, third-party scrapers like Apify is Pinterest Boards Scraper can extract Board IDs in bulk. Pricing is approximately $1.00 per 1,000 results. You paste a profile URL and get all board IDs, names, and privacy details in JSON/CSV format.
9. Does this tool work for private boards?
You can validate the URL, but private boards aren not accessible without proper authentication. The DevTools method won not work for private boards you don not have access to.
10. Can I use this tool on mobile?
The URL validation works on mobile, but the DevTools method requires a desktop browser. On mobile, you d need a third-party scraper or the Pinterest API instead.