We discovered on January 23, 2025 that Pinterest made significant adjustments to its API, causing the Pinterest reverse image search plugin to temporarily be unable to retrieve search results. We have now fixed this issue and released a new version of the plugin.

Solution

If your plugin version is lower than 1.1.7, please go to the Plugin Center to update to the latest version before trying to use it.

Please note that starting from version 1.1.4, you need to log in to your Pinterest account first before using the plugin. This is a necessary change due to Pinterest's official adjustment of API access rules, otherwise the plugin will not work properly.

Connection Issue Troubleshooting

Ensure Eagle Can Access Pinterest

Even if your browser can open Pinterest, the Eagle application itself must also have the ability to access Pinterest. Many users' proxy tools only work for browsers (such as Chrome or Edge extension proxies), but Eagle is a standalone application that cannot access Pinterest through these browser-only proxies.

How to Ensure Eagle Can Access Pinterest

Check Network Settings
Visit Pinterest's official website in your browser. If it cannot open, your network environment may not support accessing external websites
Even if you can open Pinterest, Eagle may still be unable to access it
Use "system-level proxy" instead of "browser-only proxy"
Eagle needs the same external network access permissions as your browser. If your proxy tool only works for browsers, Eagle will not be able to connect to Pinterest
Recommended Solutions:
- Windows users can set up a global proxy in "System Proxy" to ensure all applications (including Eagle) can access external networks
- Mac users can configure a global proxy in "Network Preferences" → "Proxies"
- You can also consider using a VPN, which typically affects the entire system rather than just the browser
- Try changing proxy tools or adjusting IP addresses
  - If you're already using a global proxy or VPN but still cannot use the plugin, your IP may be restricted by Pinterest. Try switching to different servers or proxy modes

Additional Troubleshooting Methods

If you still encounter issues, you can refer to the detailed guide in our help center:

🔗 Collecting images from foreign websites like Dribbble, Behance, Pinterest shows "Download timeout" or "File corrupted"

Note: Eagle software provides two types of "reverse image search" plugins, each with different functions:

Search for Original Image: This plugin helps users quickly search for the original source of selected images through specified search engines.
Find Similar Inspiration (this article): This plugin allows users to quickly search for inspiration images similar to selected images on Pinterest.

Solution for Pinterest Image Search Plugin Not Working