If you are an internet-treading person who likes to surf the web all the time, I am sure you have already heard of Pinterest.
Pinterest is one of the most popular platforms upon which people rely when they need creative ideas for DIY projects, aesthetic desk setups, haircuts, wallpapers, and many other things.
While searching for pictures and “pins” (as they call it on Pinterest) is easy, searching for people on Pinterest can be a tad bit tricky if you are starting out on the platform.
So, in this article, we have provided step-by-step guides for different ways of searching and following people on Pinterest. Stick around till the end to know everything about searching for people on Pinterest.
How to Search for People on Pinterest in 2022
Now, below you can find the necessary steps for searching, finding, and following people on Pinterest using the web and the mobile app.
Please note that I have used an iOS device for demonstrating the steps. However, the steps should be the same on the Android version of Pinterest. And with that out of the way, let’s move on to the guides.
How to search for people on Pinterest?
The steps for searching for people on Pinterest on iPhone and Android are the same. So, whether you are using an iPhone or a Samsung device, the below steps will be applicable to both devices.
However, it is worth noting that you should have the Pinterest app installed from the App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device before following the steps below. Now, let’s take a look at the steps.
To search for people on Pinterest using the platform’s web client, iPhone or Android are below.
Step 1: Open the web browser of your choice and go to Pinterest.
Step 2: Log in to your Pinterest profile.
Step 3: On the home page of your profile, click on the search bar above to begin your search.
Step 4: Type the name of the person that you want to find in the text field of the search bar and press enter.
Step 5: Now, on the search results page, click the “Profiles” tab to see the search results of Pinterest profiles with your searched name.
Step 6: Click on the profile of the person that you were looking for to visit their profile.
Note: You can also click the “Follow” button beside their name to instantly start following them. Following people on Pinterest will show their Pins on your home feed.
Step 1: Unlock your smartphone and open the Pinterest app.
Step 2: On the bottom navigation bar, tap the search tab 🔍 to go to the search UI.
Step 3: Now, on the search page, use the search bar above to type the username or the full name of the person that you are trying to find on Pinterest.
Step 4: When the search results show up, tap the “Profiles” tab to see all the Pinterest profiles with your searched name/ username.
Step 5: Here, you can either tap the profile of the person that you were looking for to check out their Pinterest posts and boards or you can tap the “Follow” button adjacent to their name to start following them on Pinterest.
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone and open the Pinterest app.
Step 2: On the bottom navigation bar, tap the search tab 🔍 to go to the search UI.
Step 3: Now, on the search page, use the search bar above to type the username or the full name of the person that you are trying to find on Pinterest.
Step 4: When the search results show up, tap the “Profiles” tab to see all the Pinterest profiles with your searched name/ username.
Step 5: Here, you can either tap the profile of the person that you were looking for to check out their Pinterest posts and boards or you can tap the “Follow” button adjacent to their name to start following them on Pinterest.
So, this is how you can search for specific people on Pinterest using its web client and follow them to get their content delivered to your Pinterest home feed.
As you can see, the search processes for finding people on Pinterest are similar on the web and on mobile devices. Hence, it should not be a problem for you to find someone that you are looking for on Pinterest if you follow the above steps in order.
Why can’t I find the person I am looking for on Pinterest?
Now, if you use the above steps and still cannot find the person that you are looking for on Pinterest, there might be a couple of reasons for that.
First of all, the person you are looking for might not have an active Pinterest profile, and hence, they will not appear on the search results.
This can happen if someone deactivates their Pinterest account, and in this case, the user’s pins and boards will be hidden from public view until they reactivate their account at some point in the future.
Another issue that you might face is the Pinterest search feature not working properly sometimes. Although this does not happen often, when/ if you encounter it, try closing the app or web client and restarting your browser.
Also, check if your browser is updated to its latest version and if all your cookies and cache are cleared.
Endnote
So, with that, I come to the conclusion of this article. However, before I go, let me give you a nifty tip for searching for people on Pinterest.
On your Pinterest profile, under the “Security and logins” section of the Settings menu, make sure Facebook is turned on/ checked for the “Use your Facebook account to log in” option. This will help you find and follow your Facebook contacts on Pinterest easily.
I hope this article answered most of your questions about searching for people on Pinterest. Let me know if it helped in the comments below and see you next time.