Disabling Pinterest Shop Suggestions: Take Control of Your Pins!

Picture this: you’re diligently managing your Pinterest account, curating beautiful pins to showcase your blog or business. But wait, what’s this?

Pinterest has decided to hijack your hard work and use your pins to promote someone else’s products.

It just doesn’t sit right, does it?

Well, fret not! Pinterest might be guilty of this sneaky practice, but they do offer a way to opt out of it. And today, I’m here to show you exactly how to regain control and put the focus back on your own content.

But before we dive in, let me assure you that you’re not alone in feeling a bit miffed by this situation. As a Pinterest enthusiast myself, I understand the frustration of wanting to showcase your own blogs and products, only to have Pinterest divert attention elsewhere.

Let’s reclaim your Pinterest Pins!

But before we dive in, let me assure you that you’re not alone in feeling a bit miffed by this situation. As a Pinterest enthusiast myself, I understand the frustration of wanting to showcase your own blogs and products, only to have Pinterest divert attention elsewhere.

How do I know if these suggestions are also shown on my pins?

Now, if you’re wondering whether these shop suggestions are showing up on your pins, here’s how you can check: open a few of your pins and look for a shop icon at the bottom right. If you see it, chances are those pesky suggestions are lurking around.

But fear not! In just four simple steps, you can banish these shopping suggestions from your precious pins. Are you ready to take back control? Let’s do this!

If you have a business Pinterest account, you can check if there are shop suggestions offered on your pins by opening some of your pins and looking for the following:

• Look for a shop icon at the bottom right corner of the pin.
• If you click on this icon, you will see the text “shop similar items.”
• You may also notice white dots on your pin, indicating similar products available on Pinterest.

Removing Shopping Suggestions from Your Pinterest Pins in 4 Simple Steps

If you’re tired of seeing unwanted shopping suggestions on your Pinterest pins, we’ve got you covered. Follow these easy steps to remove them from your pins. Please note that this process can only be done using a mobile device.

Step 1: Open the Pinterest app on your phone and locate the three dots in the upper right corner. Tap on them.

Step 2: In the menu that appears, select “Settings.”

Step 3: Look for the option called “Social Permissions” and tap on it.

Step 4: Finally, toggle off the switch labeled “Show in Standard Pins” to disable the shopping suggestions.

Disabling Pinterest Shop Suggestions for a Single Pin

You have the power to turn off shop suggestions for individual pins too. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the pin you want to remove the suggestions from.

Step 2: Click on the ellipsis icon (the three dots) for more options.

Step 3: Choose “Edit Pin” from the menu and go to “Advanced Settings“.

Step 4: Simply toggle off the option that says “Show Similar Products.”

There you go! By taking these small steps, you’ve successfully disabled shop suggestions for that particular pin. It may be a small effort, but it can make a big difference for your own account!