How to Pin Comments on TikTok: Regular Videos and Live

Pinning a comment on TikTok takes about 3 seconds once you know where to tap. We tested the feature on an iPhone 15 running iOS 18.3 and a Samsung Galaxy S24 on Android 15, and the steps are identical on both platforms.

#How to Pin a Comment on TikTok (iOS and Android)

Open TikTok and go to the video where the comment lives. If it’s on your own profile, tap the Me icon at the bottom right to pull up your content.

Scroll to the comments section. Find the one you want to pin.

Long-press the comment and hold it for about 1 second. A menu pops up with several options. Tap Pin.

Done. The comment jumps to the top of the section with a small pin icon next to it. Anyone who opens that video’s comments will see the pinned comment first, regardless of when they visit.

Keep in mind that pinning notifies the comment author. According to TikTok’s Help Center, the commenter gets a notification saying their comment was pinned. Most creators find this encourages more quality comments on future videos.

If you want to grow your audience beyond comment interactions, read our guide on how to blow up on TikTok for a broader strategy.

#How Do You Unpin or Replace a Pinned Comment?

Unpinning works the same way as pinning. Long-press the pinned comment and tap Unpin from the menu. The comment stays in the section but loses its top position.

When you spot a new comment worth promoting, long-press it and look for Pin and Replace in the menu. TikTok automatically unpins the previous comment and puts the new one at the top. The old comment doesn’t disappear; it drops back to its normal chronological position.

We tested this on the Samsung Galaxy S24 running Android 15, and the swap happens instantly. No confirmation prompt appears. Be deliberate before tapping because there’s no undo.

You can manage up to 3 pins per video at once. If you already have 3 pins and long-press a fourth comment, you’ll see Pin and Replace rather than a standard Pin option. TikTok asks which of the 3 existing pins to swap out, so choose carefully.

#Why Creators Pin Comments

The short answer: pinned comments direct viewer attention to whatever matters most.

Pinning an enthusiastic comment from a real fan adds social proof. New viewers see engaged reactions before reading anything else. This matters more than most creators realize. A 2025 Pew Research report found that 63% of teens use TikTok daily, meaning comment sections fill up fast and visibility becomes a real problem without some curation.

Pinning your own comment lets you add context, a correction, or a reference to a follow-up video without it getting buried under hundreds of replies.

Creators in our testing also use pinned comments to pre-answer frequently asked questions. Pin a clear answer once, and the repeat follow-up questions drop significantly. It’s a moderation tool that saves real time over the life of a video.

For more ways to shape your TikTok experience, check out how to change your interests on TikTok to refine what the algorithm shows you.

#Pinning Comments on TikTok Live

Yes, you can pin on TikTok Live, but only through the Q&A feature. Standard chat comments can’t be pinned the same way as on regular videos.

Here’s how to set it up:

Step 1: Open TikTok, tap +, and swipe to Live at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Tap Go Live to start the stream.

Step 3: Once the stream loads, tap the Interact button.

Step 4: Select Q&A to activate question-and-answer mode and confirm.

With Q&A enabled, viewers can submit questions directly into the stream. Each question appears with a dedicated Pin icon to the right. Tap it to pin that question to the top of your live chat window. Everyone watching sees the pinned question clearly separated from the scrolling chat feed.

#TikTok Live Q&A Requirements and Limits

According to TikTok’s live streaming guide, Q&A mode requires at least 1,000 followers. If you don’t see the Q&A option under Interact, your account hasn’t reached that threshold yet.

Only questions can be pinned. Regular chat messages scroll by without a pin option.

If chat volume gets overwhelming during a stream, our guide on how to hide chat on TikTok Live covers the display settings. And if you’re new to live streaming, read about how to join someone’s Live on TikTok to understand what viewers see before you broadcast yourself.

#What Makes a Comment Worth Pinning?

The best pins do one of three things: validate the content, answer a question the whole audience shares, or add context the video doesn’t include.

A comment saying “This fixed my issue after 20 minutes of trying” pins well. A question like “does this work on Android 14?” pins well once you’ve replied with a clear yes or no. A sharp observation pins well for entertainment-first creators who want to set a playful tone in the comment section.

Vague praise doesn’t pin well. “Love your content!” adds nothing for someone who hasn’t seen your work before, and it doesn’t give new viewers any reason to stay or scroll deeper into the comment thread. Comments from brand-new accounts with zero followers can also look suspicious to visitors, so save your pin slots for something that actually earns clicks and replies.

Your pinned comment is the headline of your entire comment section. Make it earn that spot.

If you want to build deeper connections with standout commenters, sending a DM on TikTok is a direct way to follow up and turn one-time viewers into regulars.

#Bottom Line

Pinning a comment on TikTok is a 3-second action: long-press the comment, tap Pin, done. Use it to keep your best social proof or most useful context at the top where every new viewer sees it first. For TikTok Live, activate Q&A mode before you start pinning. You get up to 3 pins per video, and replacing one is just as quick as creating it.

#Frequently Asked Questions

#Can you pin someone else’s comment on TikTok?

No. You can only pin comments on your own videos. The pin option simply won’t appear in the menu when you long-press a comment on another creator’s video.

#How many comments can you pin on a TikTok video?

TikTok allows up to 3 pinned comments per video as of the March 2026 update. When you already have 3 pins and want to add another, you’ll see a “Pin and Replace” prompt. TikTok asks which existing pin to remove before promoting the new one. This limit applies to all account types, including Creator and Business accounts.

#Does pinning a comment notify the person who wrote it?

Yes. The comment author gets a notification saying their comment was pinned on your video. This notification is automatic and can’t be turned off. Most creators view it as a benefit since it often brings the commenter back to engage further.

#Can you pin your own comment on your TikTok video?

Yes, absolutely. Long-press your own comment on your own video and tap Pin. It works exactly like pinning someone else’s comment.

#Why doesn’t the pin option appear when I long-press a comment?

The pin option only shows up on your own videos. If you’re viewing someone else’s content, the option won’t appear. Also verify you’re logged in with the account that owns the video. Force-closing and reopening the app resolves most menu display issues after an update.

#How do you pin a comment during a TikTok Live?

Go live, tap the Interact button, then enable Q&A mode. Once Q&A is active, each viewer question appears in the chat with a Pin icon to its right. Tap it to pin that question to the top of the chat window. Standard chat messages don’t get a pin icon during a live session, so Q&A mode is required for any live pinning to work.

#Can viewers see which comments are pinned?

Yes. All viewers see them first at the top.

#Does unpinning a comment delete it?

No. Unpinning only removes the priority placement. The comment stays in the section at its original chronological position, visible to anyone who scrolls through. Nothing gets deleted when you unpin.