If you want an important comment to stay at the top of your video’s comment section, you may be wondering: how do you pin comments on TikTok? Pinning a comment is a useful way to highlight information, answer common questions, promote a product, or feature a funny or supportive comment from a viewer.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to pin comments on TikTok, how to unpin them, and what to do if the option isn’t showing up on your account.
What Does Pinning a Comment Mean?
When you pin a comment, it stays at the top of the comment section for that video. Other viewers will see it first when they open the comments.
You can pin:
- Your own comment
- A viewer’s comment
- A comment with important information
- A frequently asked question
- A promotional or call-to-action comment
Pinned comments are marked with a Pinned label.
How to Pin a Comment on TikTok
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the TikTok app.
- Go to the video where you want to pin a comment.
- Tap the Comments icon.
- Find the comment you want to pin.
- Press and hold the comment.
- Tap Pin comment from the menu.
The comment will immediately move to the top of the comment section.
How to Pin Your Own Comment
Many creators pin their own comment to add extra context or encourage engagement.
Steps
- Open your video.
- Post a comment on your own video.
- Press and hold your comment.
- Tap Pin comment.
This is useful for:
- Adding links or product names
- Correcting information
- Asking viewers a question
- Telling people to follow for more content
How to Unpin a Comment
If you want to remove a pinned comment:
- Open the video.
- Open the Comments section.
- Press and hold the pinned comment.
- Tap Unpin comment.
The comment will return to its normal position in the comment section.
Can You Pin More Than One Comment?
No. TikTok currently allows only one pinned comment per video.
If you pin a new comment, the previous pinned comment will automatically be unpinned.
Why Can’t I Pin a Comment?
There are several possible reasons.
It’s not your video
You can only pin comments on videos you posted.
Comments are turned off
If comments are disabled, you won’t see the pin option.
The app is outdated
Update TikTok to the latest version.
Temporary glitch
Close and reopen the app, then try again.
The comment was deleted
A deleted comment cannot be pinned.
How to Turn On Comments
If comments are disabled:
- Open the video.
- Tap the three dots (•••).
- Select Privacy settings.
- Turn Allow comments ON.
Then try pinning the comment again.
Best Comments to Pin
Frequently asked questions
Pin a comment that answers a question many viewers are asking.
Important updates
If something has changed since posting, pin an update.
Funny comments
A popular funny comment can encourage more engagement.
Call to action
Examples:
- “Follow for part 2”
- “What should I test next?”
- “Check the link in my bio”
Product information
If you’re promoting a product, pin the product name or where viewers can find it.
Tips for Using Pinned Comments
Keep it short
Short comments are easier to read and more likely to be noticed.
Use emojis sparingly
A few emojis can help the comment stand out without looking spammy.
Update when needed
If viewers start asking a new common question, replace the pinned comment with a more relevant one.
Engage with replies
People can reply to the pinned comment, so check it regularly and continue the conversation.
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