How to Add the Pinterest Save Extension: A Complete Guide

Sep 02 2025

Pinterest continues to be a powerful visual discovery platform, and the Pinterest Save Extension is one of the most useful tools for power users, creators, bloggers, and marketers. Whether you're collecting design inspiration, saving recipes, or curating content for a brand, the Save Extension makes it easy to pin content from any website directly to your Pinterest boards.

In this complete guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about the Pinterest Save Extension in 2025: how to install it, use it effectively, troubleshoot issues, and maximize its potential.

What Is the Pinterest Save Extension?

The Pinterest Save Extension (also called the "Pinterest Button") is a browser add-on that allows users to save images or videos from any website directly to their Pinterest boards without needing to open Pinterest.com.

Once installed, the extension detects pinnable content on any webpage and provides a quick, one-click way to save content into your organized Pinterest collections.

Why Use the Pinterest Save Extension?

Save content faster without switching tabs
Organize pins into boards instantly
Curate ideas while browsing the web
Build inspiration libraries from blogs, portfolios, and e-commerce sites
Increase productivity as a Pinterest manager, blogger, or brand.

Supported Browsers

As of 2025, Pinterest offers the Save Extension for:

Browser

Availability

Google Chrome

Yes

Microsoft Edge

Yes

Firefox

Yes

Safari (macOS)

Yes

Opera

Limited (use Chrome-based workaround)

How to Add the Pinterest Save Extension (Step-by-Step)

For Google Chrome

  1. Open the Chrome Web Store

  2. Search for Pinterest Save Button

  3. Click on “Add to Chrome”

  4. Confirm by clicking “Add Extension” in the pop-up

  5. A red Pinterest “P” icon will appear in your toolbar

For Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store

  2. Search for “Pinterest Save Button”

  3. Click “Get”, then click “Add Extension”

  4. The icon will appear in your browser’s toolbar

For Firefox

  1. Visit the Firefox Add-ons page

  2. Search for Pinterest Save Button

  3. Click “Add to Firefox”

  4. Confirm installation

  5. The icon will appear next to the address bar

For Safari (macOS)

  1. Open Safari > Preferences > Extensions

  2. Search Pinterest in the Mac App Store

  3. Download the Pinterest Save Extension

  4. Enable it under Safari Extensions

Pro Tip: Pin the button to your toolbar for faster access

How to Use the Pinterest Save Button

Once installed:

  1. Visit any website with images or videos

  2. Hover over the content — a “Save” button will appear

  3. Click the button to choose your Pinterest board

  4. Add an optional description or hashtag

  5. Click Save, and you’re done

You can also click the Pinterest icon in your toolbar to manually save any image from the page

Advanced Tips for Power Users

Feature

How It Helps

Organize pins by board

Keep your ideas neatly categorized

Edit pin descriptions

Boost SEO and add context

Use browser shortcuts

Speed up saving with keyboard customization

Save to secret boards

Keep private collections or client projects hidden

Combine with Tailwind

Schedule saved pins for consistent content sharing

Troubleshooting the Pinterest Extension

If the extension isn’t working:

Issue

Fix

Button not appearing

Restart browser or pin the extension again

Can’t save from specific websites

The site may block external scripts

Save button not showing on images

Try clicking the Pinterest icon in the toolbar

Extension disabled after update

Re-enable via browser settings

Safari extension not showing

Check permissions in macOS > System Preferences

Is the Pinterest Save Extension Safe?

Yes, the extension is developed and maintained by Pinterest. It only activates on pages you interact with and doesn’t collect personal information or login data outside Pinterest use. However, you should always:

Download it only from official browser stores
Keep your browser and extension updated
Avoid similar-looking third-party versions

Managing Pinterest Connected Apps

If you’re concerned about data access, you can manage all connected apps and extensions in your Pinterest settings:

  1. Go to Settings > Security and Logins > Apps

  2. Revoke access to apps or tools you no longer use

  3. Monitor authorized devices and sessions

This ensures your account remains secure while benefiting from external tools like the Save Extension.

How to Download Videos and Images from Pinterest?

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FAQS

Can I customize how the Pinterest Save Button appears?

You can’t change the appearance of the button itself, but you can choose whether it appears when hovering over images, or only when clicking the toolbar icon. This setting can be adjusted in your browser extension preferences.

Does the Pinterest Save Extension work on all websites?

Most websites support the extension, but some may block it for copyright or script reasons. In such cases, you can manually upload the image to Pinterest or use the toolbar icon.

How do I update the Pinterest Save Extension?

Extensions typically update automatically with your browser. You can check for updates manually by going to your browser’s extensions page and clicking “Update” if available.

Can I use the Save Extension to schedule pins?

No, the extension is designed only to save pins instantly. For scheduling, use third-party tools that integrate with Pinterest for content planning.

Can I save content to group boards using the extension?

Yes, if you are a member of a group board, it will appear in your board list when saving. You can select it just like a personal board.




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