How to Pin a Comment on Instagram (Guide)

Do you want to pin a comment on Instagram?

If you’re in the right place.

Just like you can pin a post on Instagram, you can also pin comments as well.

In this post, we’ll show you, how to pin a comment on Instagram in just a single click.

So ready to dive in?

Let’s go.

What is Pin Comment on Instagram?

Instagram rolled out the feature to pin comments on posts in 2020. The feature is quite good as it allows the creators to highlight the best comments on their posts.

When someone pins your comment on Instagram, your comment shows on top to every person who views the post. The pinned comments also have a little pin icon, highlighting the comment.

An Instagram user can pin up to three comments on every post. Pinned comments get highlighted on top for all the viewers so that they can see the pinned comments first.

Some people pin comments to highlight the positive response that people give to their posts. In contrast, others pin them to relay important information that some other users might know. Overall, it is an interesting and helpful feature.

How to Pin a Comment on Instagram (iPhone)

If you want to pin someone’s comment on your Instagram and you are an iPhone user, here is how to do it:

Step 1: Open the Instagram app.

Step 2: Now go to your profile and open the post for which you want to pin the comment.

Step 3: Tap on the comments icon to open the comments.

Step 4: Swipe left on the comment that you want to pin.

Step 5: You will see a pin(thumbtack) icon next to the comment; tap on it.

Step 6: A popup will appear; tap on “Pin comment”

That’s it! Now you will see a pin icon with “pinned” written next to the comment.

How to Pin a Comment on Instagram (Android)

The method is the same for Android users, with just a few adjustments. So here is how you can pin a comment on Instagram on an Android smartphone:

Step 1: Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Head to your profile and open the post for which you want to pin the comment.

Step 3: Tap on the comments icon to open the comments.

Step 4: Tap and hold the comment that you want to pin.

Step 5: You will see a toolbar on the top with a pin(thumbtack) icon; tap on it.

Step 6: A popup will appear; tap on “Pin comment”

That’s it! Now you will see a pin icon with “pinned” written next to the comment. Do note that you can only pin up to three comments on a post on Instagram as of now.

How to Pin a Comment on Instagram Live

It is relatively easy if you are doing an Instagram Live session and want to pin a comment. Here is how to do it:

Step 1: Start a live session.

Step 2: You will see comments on your screen; tap on the comment you like to pin.

Step 3: From the list, tap on Pin comment.

That’s it! The comment will constantly show during the entire live session until you unpin it. It will also have PINNED written next to it. You can unpin the comment following the same method.

How to Unpin an Instagram Comment

It is easy if you change your mind and want to unpin the comment. You just have to follow the same methods that you followed to pin the comment.

For instance, if you are on iPhone, here is how to do it:

Step 1: Launch the Instagram app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Head to your profile and open the post for which you want to pin the comment.

Step 3: Tap on the comments icon to open the comments.

Step 4: Swipe left the comment that you want to unpin.

Step 5: You a pin(thumbtack) icon next to the comment; tap on it.

Step 6: A popup will appear; tap on “Unpin”

That’s it!

Do people get notified when you pin comments on Instagram?

In case you are wondering whether Instagram notifies the person whose comment you pin on your post. Well, YES! When you pin someone’s comment on Instagram, the person who commented gets notified. 

Why can’t I pin a comment on Instagram?

If you are trying to pin a comment on Instagram and can’t do it, then there are only two possible explanations for it.

First, you must know that you can only pin a maximum of three comments per post on Instagram. If you have already pinned more than three comments, you will not be able to pin any more comments. Make sure to unpin one of the three comments first if you want to pin a new comment.

The other explanation is that your Instagram app is too old and outdated. However, this is not the case generally.

Conclusion

So that’s how you can pin a comment on Instagram following some easy steps.

You can pin your or other’s comment to gain more visibility and stea the spot light.

Pinning comment is also a great to promote your product or services in the comment section.

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