How to Pin Comments on TikTok: Step-by-Step Guide

To pin comments on TikTok, press and hold the comment for about a second, then tap "Pin Comment" from the menu that appears.

Only the video's creator can do this, and TikTok allows one pinned comment per video at a time.

How to Pin Comments on TikTok (Step-by-Step)

How to Pin Comments on TikTok on iPhone and Android

The process is the same whether you are on an iPhone or an Android phone. TikTok has not built a way to do this from a browser, so you will need the app open on your device.

Step 1: Open the Video and Find the Comment

Go to your profile, tap the video in question, then tap the comment icon (the speech bubble) below it. Scroll through until you find the comment you want at the top.

Step 2: Press and Hold the Comment

Tap and hold your finger on the comment for roughly one second. A small menu slides up from the bottom of the screen.

If nothing happens, double check you are logged into the account that posted the video.Viewers cannot pin comments on videos that are not theirs, and that includes duets or someone else's live stream.

Step 3: Tap "Pin Comment"

Select "Pin Comment" from the menu. The comment jumps to the top of the section immediately, marked with a small pin icon.

That is the whole process. In practice, most people find the entire thing takes under ten seconds once they know where to press.

Who Can Pin a Comment on TikTok

TikTok, a short-form video platform, according to Wikipedia, only extends pin permissions to the account that published the video.

A viewer, no matter how many followers they have, cannot pin a comment on someone else's post.

This is worth stating plainly because it is one of the more common points of confusion in the comment section for this exact question.

How Many Comments You Can Pin at Once

TikTok limits this to one pinned comment per video. If you pin a second comment, the first one automatically drops back into its regular chronological spot.

There is no setting to change this or pin more than one at a time, at least not as things currently work.

Can You Pin Your Own Comment on TikTok

Yes. Creators regularly write their own comment and pin it, mostly because TikTok captions do not support clickable links but comments do.

A pinned comment from the creator is a common workaround for sharing a link, answering a frequently asked question, or giving credit to a collaborator, all without editing the video itself.

Does the Commenter Get Notified When You Pin Their Comment

No. TikTok does not send a notification to someone when their comment gets pinned. They will only notice if they happen to check back on the video and see their comment sitting at the top with a pin icon next to it.

This makes pinning a quiet way to organize a comment section rather than something that calls extra attention to a specific user.

How to Unpin a Comment on TikTok

To unpin a comment, press and hold the pinned comment the same way you pinned it, then tap "Unpin Comment" from the menu. It returns to its normal position based on when it was posted.

Pinning a different comment achieves the same result, since the old pin gets released automatically.

Pinning Comments on TikTok Live

TikTok Live now supports comment pinning as well. During a live stream, a host or an assigned moderator can tap a comment in the chat and select the pin option, and it stays fixed at the top of the chat until it is replaced or removed.

This is a newer addition to the feature. Some older guides online still describe live pinning as unavailable, which was accurate at the time those were written but is no longer the case.

Because live chat moves quickly, hosts commonly use this to keep a question, a giveaway rule, or a link visible without it scrolling out of view within seconds.

Moderators granted pinning permissions can typically do this on the host's behalf, which matters for larger streams where the host cannot moderate and talk at the same time.

TikTok has steadily built out its Live tools with moderators and similar management features in mind, as reported by TechCrunch, so this kind of delegated control is consistent with how the feature has developed.

Can You Pin Comments on the TikTok Desktop Version

No. Comment pinning works only inside the mobile app on iOS and Android. If you log into TikTok through a web browser on a computer, the option to pin a comment is not there.

Anyone managing a TikTok account primarily from a desktop will need to switch to the phone app specifically to pin or unpin comments.

Why the Pin Comment Option Is Not Showing Up

A few things typically cause this:

Problem	Likely Cause	Fix
No menu appears when pressing and holding	Not logged into the account that posted the video	Log into the correct creator account
Pin option missing from the menu	App version is outdated	Update TikTok from the App Store or Google Play
Trying to pin from a computer	Desktop is not supported	Switch to the mobile app
Comment section will not load at all	Comments are turned off for that video	Check the video's privacy settings and enable comments

If none of these explain it, closing and reopening the app or restarting the phone resolves most remaining glitches.

What Happens If the Pinned Comment Gets Deleted

If the person who wrote the comment deletes it themselves, it disappears from the pinned spot too, even though you pinned it. TikTok does not stop someone from deleting their own comment just because a creator pinned it.

Teams that manage accounts at any volume commonly deal with this by pinning their own comment rather than a viewer's, specifically to avoid losing the pinned spot without warning.

Conclusion

Pinning a comment on TikTok takes three taps: press, hold, and select "Pin Comment." Only creators can do it, one comment stays pinned at a time, and it now works on both regular videos and TikTok Live. Desktop is the one place it still does not work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you pin more than one comment on TikTok?

No. TikTok only allows one pinned comment per video at a time. Pinning a new comment automatically unpins whichever one was pinned before it, moving that older comment back to its regular position in the thread.

Will someone know if I pin their comment on TikTok?

No. TikTok does not notify a user when their comment is pinned. They would only notice by revisiting the video and seeing their comment marked with a pin icon at the top of the section.

Can I pin a comment on a video that is not mine?

No. Only the account that posted the video can pin comments on it. This applies even if you are tagged in the video or featured in a duet, since pinning permission is tied to who published the post.

Can you pin comments on the TikTok desktop version?

No. Comment pinning is only available inside the TikTok mobile app on iOS and Android. There is currently no way to pin or unpin a comment through a browser on a computer.

What happens when I unpin a comment on TikTok?

The comment returns to its normal spot in the thread, sorted by when it was originally posted. Unpinning does not delete the comment. It simply removes the pinned tag and lets the comment section sort itself normally again.