How To Unpin Someone On Snapchat
Ever found your Snapchat chat list getting a bit too cluttered with pinned conversations? Got too many pinned chats cluttering up your Snapchat?
Is your Snapchat getting messy with all those pinned chats? Been there. Here’s exactly how to unpin the ones you don’t need anymore – and yes, it works the same way for both regular and Plus users.
What Is Pinning on Snapchat?
Pinning on Snapchat lets you keep important conversations at the top of your chat list for quick access. Think of it as putting a digital bookmark on your most frequent or important chats.
While pinning helps prioritize certain conversations, you might want to unpin someone when priorities change or to declutter your chat screen.
Steps to Unpin Someone: A Beginner’s Guide
Follow these simple steps to unpin a conversation on Snapchat:
- Launch the Snapchat app and access the chat screen
- Find the pinned conversation you want to unpin
- Press and hold the chat thread
- Look for the pin icon (it looks like a thumbtack)
- Tap “Unpin Conversation”
These steps work exactly the same on iPhone and Android. Once you unpin someone, their chat will just shuffle back into your regular feed based on when you last talked.
Unpinning in Snapchat Plus: Unique Features
Snapchat Plus users have additional pinning features, including the ability to pin friends as BFFs. To unpin a BFF:
- Navigate to your friend list
- Long-press on the pinned person
- Select “Chat Settings”
- Choose “Remove Pin”
Remember that unpinning a BFF won’t affect your regular chat settings or your friendship status.
How Unpinning Affects Your Chat List
When you unpin someone, their conversation moves from its fixed position at the top of your chat list back into the regular chronological order.
This means the chat will appear based on your most recent interactions, just like any other conversation thread. This natural ordering helps maintain an organized chat screen based on your actual communication patterns.
Privacy and Notifications: What Happens When You Unpin
Good news for privacy-conscious users: Snapchat doesn’t notify people when you unpin their chat. The default pin icon simply disappears from their conversation in your chat list, and they won’t receive any notification about the change.
This makes unpinning a discrete way to reorganize your important conversations without affecting your relationships.
FAQs About Unpinning on Snapchat
Can I unpin multiple chats at once?
No, you’ll need to unpin each conversation individually. This helps prevent accidental bulk unpinning of important chats.
Does unpinning delete conversations?
Not at all. Unpinning only changes the chat’s position in your list – all your messages and shared content remain intact.
Can I repin someone after unpinning?
Absolutely! You can pin people again anytime by following the same steps you used to pin them initially.
Conclusion: Using Pinning Features Effectively
Managing your pinned conversations helps keep your Snapchat organized and efficient. Remember that unpinning someone doesn’t affect your friendship or message history – it’s simply a way to reorganize your chat list.
Whether you’re a regular Snapchat user or a Snapchat Plus subscriber, use pinning and unpinning strategically to maintain a clutter-free chat experience that works for you.