> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pinsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Open Pin Explorer from a keyword

> Continue from Keyword Finder into Pin Explorer to inspect top pins for a keyword.

When a keyword looks promising, open it in Pin Explorer to see the top pins ranking for that topic.

This helps you move from keyword research into pin-level research without retyping the keyword.

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## Open Pin Explorer from a row

<Steps>
  <Step title="Run a keyword search">
    Search for a topic in **Keyword Finder**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find a promising keyword">
    Look for a keyword with useful estimated volume, reasonable difficulty, or a strong fit for your content plan.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Point at the keyword row">
    Hover over the keyword. Pinsearch shows quick actions beside the keyword.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open top pins">
    Click the **View top pins** icon.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Pin Explorer opens with that keyword already entered.

## When to use Pin Explorer

Use Pin Explorer when you want to know what is actually ranking for a keyword.

It can help you answer:

* What do top pins look like?
* Which pins have the most saves, comments, reactions, or repins?
* Are the top results fresh or older?
* Which pinners are showing up often?
* Are there linked articles or profiles worth reviewing?

## What to do after opening Pin Explorer

After Pin Explorer loads:

1. Review the top pins.
2. Sort by saves, comments, reactions, or repins if needed.
3. Open any pins you want to inspect more closely.
4. Save useful pins to a Project.
5. Export pin research if you want to work outside Pinsearch.

<Tip>
  Use Keyword Finder to choose the topic, then use Pin Explorer to understand the creative angle.
</Tip>

## Related guides

* [Explore top pins by keyword](/pinsearch-product-guides/pin-explorer/explore-top-pins-by-keyword)
* [Understand pin metrics](/pinsearch-product-guides/pin-explorer/understand-pin-metrics)
* [Save and export pins from Pin Explorer](/pinsearch-product-guides/pin-explorer/save-and-export-pins-from-pin-explorer)