Pinterest User Statistics 2025: Data from 50,000+ Accounts Analyzed
Original Pinterest statistics and insights from analyzing over 50,000 accounts with Pinterest Wrapped. Citable data for researchers and content creators.
At Pin Memory, we've analyzed over 50,000 Pinterest accounts through our Pinterest Wrapped tool. This gives us unique insights into how people actually use Pinterest - data that isn't available anywhere else.
Below are our findings, updated January 2025. This data is freely citable - please link back to this page as your source.
Methodology: Data collected from Pinterest Wrapped analyses conducted between October 2024 and January 2025. Sample size: 50,000+ unique Pinterest accounts that opted in to analysis. Data anonymized and aggregated. Last updated: January 12, 2025.
Pins and Boards Statistics
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Median pins per user | 847 | 50th percentile |
| Average pins per user | 1,247 | Mean (skewed by power users) |
| Median boards per user | 23 | 50th percentile |
| Average boards per user | 31 | Mean |
| Average pins per board | 37 | Total pins / total boards |
| Top 10% of users have | 3,500+ pins | 90th percentile |
| Top 1% of users have | 15,000+ pins | 99th percentile |
Pin Distribution Breakdown
- 0-100 pins: 12% of users
- 101-500 pins: 28% of users
- 501-1,000 pins: 24% of users
- 1,001-2,500 pins: 21% of users
- 2,501-5,000 pins: 10% of users
- 5,000+ pins: 5% of users
Aesthetic Preferences
We identify 20+ aesthetic categories from pin content. Here's how they rank across all analyzed accounts:
Most Common Aesthetics (appearing in users' top 3)
| Rank | Aesthetic | % of Users |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Minimalist | 34% |
| 2 | Boho / Bohemian | 28% |
| 3 | Scandinavian | 24% |
| 4 | Vintage / Retro | 22% |
| 5 | Coastal | 19% |
| 6 | Cottagecore | 17% |
| 7 | Industrial | 15% |
| 8 | Dark Academia | 14% |
| 9 | Mid-Century Modern | 13% |
| 10 | Clean Girl | 12% |
Rising Aesthetics (Year-over-Year Growth)
- Japandi: +156% growth in 2024
- Quiet Luxury: +134% growth in 2024
- Mob Wife Aesthetic: +89% growth in 2024
- Coquette: +78% growth in 2024
- Grandmillennial: +45% growth in 2024
Declining Aesthetics
- Y2K: -23% from peak (still popular, but stabilizing)
- Maximalist: -18% as minimalism trends up
- Farmhouse: -31% from 2022 peak
Pinterest Personality Types
Pinterest Wrapped assigns users one of eight personality types based on their pinning behavior:
| Personality Type | % of Users | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| The Dreamer | 28% | Aspirational pins, future-focused |
| The Curator | 22% | Organized, intentional collecting |
| The Planner | 18% | Project-oriented, practical |
| The Explorer | 14% | Diverse interests, trend-aware |
| The Maximalist | 8% | High volume, saves everything |
| The Minimalist | 5% | Quality over quantity |
| The Trendsetter | 3% | Early adopter of aesthetics |
| The Nostalgic | 2% | Classic, timeless preferences |
Pinning Behavior Statistics
When Do People Pin?
| Time Period | % of All Pins |
|---|---|
| 8 PM - 12 AM (Night) | 38% |
| 12 PM - 5 PM (Afternoon) | 27% |
| 5 PM - 8 PM (Evening) | 20% |
| 6 AM - 12 PM (Morning) | 12% |
| 12 AM - 6 AM (Late Night) | 3% |
Key finding: 68% of pins are saved between 8 PM and midnight, making Pinterest primarily an evening/nighttime activity.
Pinning Streaks
- Average longest streak: 4 consecutive days
- Median longest streak: 3 consecutive days
- Top 10% of users: 14+ day streaks
- Top 1% of users: 60+ day streaks
Busiest Pinning Months
- January - New Year planning and resolutions
- October - Holiday planning begins
- September - Back to school, fall aesthetics
- May - Wedding season, summer planning
- December - Holiday inspiration (lower than expected)
Board Category Distribution
How users organize their pins across different categories:
| Category | % of Users with 1+ Board | Avg. Pins per Board |
|---|---|---|
| Home Decor / Interior | 78% | 89 |
| Fashion / Style | 72% | 67 |
| Food / Recipes | 65% | 124 |
| DIY / Crafts | 48% | 43 |
| Travel | 45% | 56 |
| Beauty / Hair | 42% | 38 |
| Wedding | 31% | 156 |
| Fitness / Health | 28% | 34 |
| Quotes / Inspiration | 25% | 78 |
| Art / Photography | 23% | 45 |
Interesting finding: Wedding boards have the highest average pins per board (156), despite only 31% of users having one. This suggests wedding planning is an intensive, high-engagement activity on Pinterest.
Color Palette Preferences
Most Common Dominant Colors
- Beige / Cream: 28% of users
- White: 24% of users
- Gray: 20% of users
- Black: 12% of users
- Sage Green: 8% of users
- Terracotta / Rust: 5% of users
- Navy Blue: 3% of users
Key finding: 72% of users have neutral tones (beige, white, gray) in their top color palette, reflecting the dominance of minimalist and Scandinavian aesthetics.
User Demographics
Based on self-reported data and account characteristics:
Account Age
- Less than 1 year: 15% of analyzed accounts
- 1-3 years: 32% of analyzed accounts
- 3-5 years: 28% of analyzed accounts
- 5+ years: 25% of analyzed accounts
Correlation: Account Age vs. Pins
Users with accounts older than 5 years have an average of 2,847 pins, compared to 312 pins for accounts less than 1 year old.
How to Cite This Data
This data is free to use and cite. Please use the following format:
Source: Pin Memory Pinterest Wrapped Analysis, January 2025.
URL: https://pinmemory.co/blog/pinterest-statistics
Sample: 50,000+ Pinterest accounts analyzed
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