What does pinned mean on TikTok

Want to know more about TikTok pinned posts? We're ready to answer your questions! Check out our quick guide below to learn more about what pinned means on TikTok.

Profile picture of @Alexandra Ceambur

Written by:

Alexandra Ceambur

Share to:

Contents
  1. What does pinned mean on TikTok?
  2. How to pin your post on TikTok?
  3. How many posts can you pin on TikTok?
  4. What are pinned comments on TikTok?

TikTok has become the most popular short video-sharing app mainly because it is so easy (and fun) to create and share content. They've also introduced a new feature that allows users to save specific videos at the top of their profile feed. This feature is called pinned posts. 

Want to know more about TikTok pinned posts? We're ready to answer your questions! Check out our quick guide below to learn more about this feature.

What does pinned mean on TikTok?

Pinned is the feature that allows TikTok creators to save their preferred videos at the top of their feed. Typically TikTok videos appear in the order they were posted (aka. chronological order) - but with the pinned post feature you can select any video to appear in the first row. 

A screenshot of a pinned post on tiktok

How to pin your post on TikTok?

Pinning posts on TikTok is not as difficult as you may think. Here's how to do it in just 3 steps:

Step 1: Create a TikTok video

Start by creating a TikTok video. We recommend using these editing tools to create TikTok-style videos:

*Make sure you select the best size for your TikTok videos so your videos will take up the most screen space.

Step 2: Publish a TikTok video 

You can save time by publishing your TikTok videos from your desktop with Pallyy. Here's how to do it:

  1. Upload a video to Pallyy 
  2. Drag it to the Calendar to create a new post 
  3. Select publishing to TikTok 
  4. Write a short caption
  5. Choose a posting time
  6. Click "Schedule"
  7. Done! Your post is scheduled to publish at your chosen time
TikTok scheduling with Pallyy

Recommended: Learn more about scheduling TikTok posts with Pallyy.

Step 3: Pin a TikTok video

Here's how to pin a TikTok video:

  1. Go to your TikTok profile
  2. Select & tap on a TikTok video
  3. Click on the 3 dots at the bottom right corner 
  4. From the options menu find the pin 📌 icon and click on it
  5. Done! Your post is now pinned at the top of your feed*Note: You can only pin your TikTok posts and not those of other creators. 
How to pin a video on TikTok

How many posts can you pin on TikTok?

You can pin up to 3 posts on TikTok. Posts that have been pinned will be shown at the top of your feed with a red 📌pin icon. 

Can you change pinned posts on TikTok?

Yes, you can change your top 3 pinned posts and replace them with new posts. 

What are pinned comments on TikTok?

Pinned comments is a feature that allows creators to highlight a comment at the top of the comments section. When you pin a comment, that comment will be the first to be seen by people.

Can you change pinned comments on TikTok?

Yes, you can change the pinned comment, but you must first unpin the existing one.

*Note: You can only pin comments on your own TikTok videos, and each post can only have 1 pinned comment at the top.

Related Articles

  1. How to record and edit a TikTok video
  2. The best time to post on TikTok for more engagement
  3. TikTok video sizes and lengths explained
  4. TikTok captions ideas & tips

Sign Up Now

Join our mailing list for updates

By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We may send you occasional newsletters and promotional emails about our products and services. You can opt-out at any time.