pinterest.co.uk operates primarily as a social network, focusing on visual discovery social network. Pinterest is a visual discovery engine for finding ideas like recipes, home and style inspiration, and more. Users can save and organize content from across the web onto virtual pinboards. It is operated by Pinterest, Inc..
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into content publishing and search engines, providing a broader range of services.
social mediavisual searchinspirationimage sharingcontent discovery
Well Established
pinterest.co.uk is a well-established platform operated by Pinterest, Inc.. Top 10,000 global website, 14 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 10,000 global website14 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While pinterest.co.uk is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
File Hosting
pinterest.co.uk
allows users to upload and share files. Any file you download was uploaded by another user—not the platform operator. Scan downloads with antivirus software and only download from sources you trust.
Identity Provider
pinterest.co.uk
provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
User-Generated Content
pinterest.co.uk
hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
Integrate Domain Intelligence
Access this classification data programmatically via our API.
GET /api/v1/classify?domain=pinterest.co.uk
{
"domain": "pinterest.co.uk",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "social_network",
"specialization": "Visual Discovery Social Network",
"secondary_purposes": [
"content_publishing",
"search_engine"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Visual discovery engine and social media platform for ideas",
"summary": "Pinterest is a visual discovery engine for finding ideas like recipes, home and style inspiration, and more. Users can save and organize content from across the web onto virtual pinboards.",
"operator": "Pinterest, Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"social media",
"visual search",
"inspiration",
"image sharing",
"content discovery"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": true,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "2011-02-06",
"rank": 4343,
"hosting_provider": "FASTLY"
}
}