You cannot pin comments on TikTok from a computer — the feature only works on the mobile app

TikTok's comment-pinning feature is built into the mobile app for iOS and Android, but it is not available on the web version you access through a browser on your computer. If you want to pin a comment to the top of your video's comment section, you will need to use your phone or tablet instead. The web version lets you read, write, and delete comments, but pinning is off-limits there.

This limitation applies whether you use TikTok's official website, a third-party app, or any browser extension. The pinning tools straightforward do not exist in the computer interface. If you have already written a response you want to pin, you will need to switch to mobile to do it.

Key Takeaways

  • Comment pinning only works on the TikTok mobile app for iPhone and Android, not on any computer browser or web version.
  • You can pin up to three comments per video, and pinned comments appear at the top of the comment section in the order you pinned them.
  • Only the video creator can pin comments — viewers cannot pin other people's comments to their own videos.
  • Pinning a comment does not notify the person who wrote it, but the comment stays visible at the top as long as you leave it pinned.

How to pin comments on your phone instead

Open the TikTok app on your iPhone or Android phone and go to the video where you want to pin a comment. Tap the comment bubble icon to open the comment section. Find the comment you want to pin — it can be your own comment or someone else's — and long-press (hold your finger on) that comment until a menu appears.

Tap "Pin comment" from the menu. The comment will move to the top of the comment section, and a small pin icon will appear next to it so viewers know it is pinned. You can pin up to three comments per video. If you pin a fourth comment, the oldest pinned comment will drop back into the regular comment feed.

To unpin a comment, long-press it again and select "Unpin comment" from the menu. The comment stays on the video — unpinning just removes it from the top position.

Why creators pin comments

Pinning lets you highlight comments that matter to you: a question you want to answer publicly, a compliment you want viewers to see, or a comment from a friend or collaborator. Pinned comments stay at the top even as new comments roll in, so they get more visibility than they would in the regular feed.

Some creators pin their own replies to frequently asked questions. Others pin comments from other creators or verified accounts to give them a boost. You control which three comments sit at the top, and you can change them anytime.

What you can and cannot do with pinned comments

You can pin comments from anyone — your followers, strangers, or yourself. You can pin comments that contain text, emojis, or links. You cannot pin comments that have been deleted or hidden. If you delete a pinned comment, it disappears from the top when ready.

Pinning a comment does not change who can see it or reply to it. The comment remains visible to everyone who can see your video. Pinning also does not send a notification to the person who wrote the comment, so they may not realize their comment has been highlighted unless they check the video themselves.

Workarounds if you are stuck on computer

If you are at your computer and need to pin a comment right away, your options are limited. You can use your phone's mobile hotspot to tether your computer to your phone's internet, then open the TikTok app on your phone to pin the comment. This takes a few extra minutes but works if you do not have another way to access the app.

Some Android users can run the TikTok app through an Android emulator on their computer — software that mimics an Android phone environment — but this is technical, often violates TikTok's terms of service, and is not a reliable solution. The straightforward approach is to grab your phone, open the app, and pin the comment from there.

Why TikTok limits pinning to mobile

TikTok designed the pinning feature for the mobile app because that is where most users watch videos and read comments. The web version is simpler and does not include every feature the app offers. Comment pinning requires real-time updates to the comment feed, and TikTok likely chose to keep that feature on mobile to reduce the complexity of the web interface.

This is common across social platforms — Instagram, YouTube, and other apps often reserve certain moderation and curation tools for their mobile versions. If you create content regularly, having the TikTok app on your phone is essential for managing comments, pinning, and responding to your audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pin comments if I am not the video creator?

No. Only the person who posted the video can pin comments. If you wrote a comment on someone else's video, you cannot pin it yourself. The creator can pin your comment if they choose to, but you cannot.

How long does a pinned comment stay at the top?

A pinned comment stays at the top as long as you leave it pinned. It does not expire or disappear after a certain time. You control when to unpin it. If you pin a fourth comment, the oldest pinned comment automatically drops back into the regular feed.

Can I pin comments on videos I did not create?

No. You can only pin comments on videos you posted yourself. You cannot pin comments on other people's videos, even if you are a close friend or collaborator.

Do pinned comments get more likes?

Pinned comments are more visible because they sit at the top, so they may receive more engagement. However, pinning itself does not boost the comment's algorithm or give it special treatment beyond the visibility of being at the top of the feed.

What happens to a pinned comment if the video gets deleted?

If you delete the video, all comments on it — pinned or not — disappear along with it. The pinned status only matters while the video exists.