> ## 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. # Profile Explorer > Search and analyze Pinterest profiles in Pinsearch. Profile Explorer helps you research Pinterest accounts before you plan content, choose competitors to watch, or save profiles into a Project. Use it when you want to understand what a profile is about, how active it is, which pins are getting engagement, and which boards, topics, or colors show up often in recent content. Profile Explorer search page with username input and example profiles ## When to use Profile Explorer Use Profile Explorer when you want to answer questions like: * How large is this Pinterest profile? * How often does this profile publish pins? * Which recent pins are getting saves, comments, or reactions? * Which boards and topics appear most often? * What visual colors does this profile use? * Should I save this profile as a competitor in a Project? ## Search for a profile You can search by entering: * A Pinterest username, such as `ohjoy` * A username with `@`, such as `@ohjoy` * A full Pinterest profile link Open **Profile Explorer** from the Research section. Type a Pinterest username or paste a Pinterest profile URL. Click **Explore**. After the profile loads, Pinsearch opens a profile report. ## Read the profile header The top section gives you a quick profile summary. Profile Explorer profile header with Add to Project and profile metrics The header can include: * **Followers:** The size of the profile audience. * **Following:** How many accounts the profile follows. * **Follower/Following:** A quick ratio for comparing audience size against following count. * **Monthly Views:** The monthly view count shown for the profile. * **Reach:** A directional reach estimate for comparing profiles. * **Est. Traffic:** A directional traffic estimate for competitor research. * **Views/Follower:** A quick way to compare attention against audience size. * **Domain:** A website connected to the profile, when available. Treat reach, estimated traffic, and views-per-follower as comparison signals. They are useful for research, but they are not the same as the account owner's private analytics. ## Review activity and engagement Profile Explorer also summarizes recent pin activity. Profile Explorer analytics cards for pin activity, engagement, recent boards, color palette, and topics Use these cards to compare profiles quickly: * **Pin Activity:** Total pins, boards, group boards, last pin date, and pinning frequency. * **Engagement:** Average saves, average comments, reactions, and content mix. * **Recent Boards:** Boards that appear most often in recent pins. * **Color Palette:** Common colors from recent pin images. * **Recent Topics:** Pinterest topic labels connected to recent pins. ## Sort top performing pins The **Top Performing Pins** section shows recent pins Pinsearch can read for the profile. Profile Explorer Top Performing Pins section with Date, Saves, and Comments sorting Use **Date** when you want the newest examples. Use **Saves** when you want ideas people are saving. Use **Comments** when you want pins that started more conversation. ## Save profiles to Projects Click **Add to Project** when you want to keep a profile with the rest of your research. Saved profiles are useful when you are building a competitor list, planning a content cluster, or collecting examples for a client or campaign. ## Related guides * [Search for a Pinterest profile](/pinsearch-product-guides/profile-explorer/search-for-a-pinterest-profile) * [Analyze recent pin performance](/pinsearch-product-guides/profile-explorer/analyze-recent-pin-performance) * [Understand profile header metrics](/pinsearch-product-guides/profile-explorer/understand-profile-header-metrics) * [Save competitor profiles to Projects](/pinsearch-product-guides/profile-explorer/save-competitor-profiles-to-projects) ## Troubleshooting Your account may not have active access. Profile Explorer requires active access through a free trial, active subscription, or lifetime license. Check the spelling, remove extra text, or paste the full Pinterest profile URL. The profile may also be removed, suspended, or unavailable. Profile-level details may still appear even when recent pins are unavailable. Refresh the page, try again later, or test another public profile. Not every Pinterest profile connects a website. If no domain appears in the header, use the profile link and recent pin destinations instead.