About the Pipl Search API
Pipl Search helps you gather information on customers and contacts to ensure that you are targeting the right people with the right content. This is useful across multiple use cases:
- Fraud Investigation & Risk — Fraud / Risk Management, E-commerce, AML, Fintech.
- Investigation — OSINT Platforms, Law Enforcement, Government, News Media, Risk Management, Cyber Security & Insurance.
- Consumer People Search — Background reporting websites.
- Contact Enrichment — Lead Enrichment, Recruitment, Real Estate and Sales Intelligence platforms. Medical Recruiting (US) & Marketing.
Use the Pipl Search API to automate your searches and collect results into a format that is easily consumable by your website or application. If you need more detailed information on the API, see the Pipl Search API Reference.
Get Started​
If you're new to Pipl Search, start here to set up your environment and make your first API call.
First Steps
Set up your API key and make your first search request.
Code Libraries
Official SDKs for Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, and C#.
Code Snippets
Ready-to-use code examples and sample programs for common API operations.
Postman Collection
Import our Postman collection for quick API testing.
Learn About Pipl Data​
Understand the data types, sources, and capabilities of the Pipl Search API.
Data Types
Learn about the different data fields returned by the API.
Data Sources
Discover where Pipl data comes from and how it's collected.
Inferred Data
Understand how Pipl infers additional data points.
API Tags
Use tags to get more data out of your integration. Access deceased info, marriage and divorce records, home ownership, and more.
Best Practices​
Optimize your integration and get the most out of Pipl Search.
Application Flow Diagram
Visual guide to the recommended integration flow.
Best Practices by Use Case
Tailored recommendations for contact enrichment, real estate, investigation, fraud prevention, and performance optimization.
Rate Limiting
Understand and manage API rate limits effectively.
Searching with Name
Tips for getting the best results when searching by name.
Searching by Address
Optimize your address-based searches for better matches.
Data-Driven Decisions
Use Pipl data in machine learning models and identity investigation to make informed business decisions.
Tutorials​
Step-by-step guides to help you master the Pipl Search API.
Advanced Search Queries
Learn advanced search techniques including multiple fields, social profiles, VIN, CPF, NPI, job/education, relationships, and MD5 email searches.
Working with Images
Display and use profile images in your application using the free Pipl Thumbnails API.
Reference & Resources​
API Reference
Complete API documentation with endpoints, parameters, and response formats.
Integration Checklist
Ensure your integration follows all best practices before going live.
Release Notes
Stay updated with the latest API changes, new features, and improvements.