Comments are the best way to show your thoughts about the related post. You can express what you really are thinking about the content. As you know, you can like, share and comment on any Instagram post whether it’s your own or somebody else. And you can also pin a comment on Instagram if you think it’s important or you like it the most.
Pining on a comment is like giving that specific comment the first priority. If you want to pin a comment on Instagram then you can only pin your own post, not other Snapchatters. For that, just go to your post and select a comment which you want to post. Long-tap on a comment and choose a pin comment option.
If you are confused about what I’m talking about then let’s see a step-by-step procedure on how you can pin your own comment on Instagram. We will slowly see how to pin a comment on your live video on Instagram.
How to Pin Comment on Instagram Post?
When you pin a comment on an Instagram post then it will be placed at top of the comment section. It will be featured like a hanging notice where every user or follower will see when they visit that post or scroll down their feed.
You can also pin follow-up important information or any announcement besides a favorite comment. So that, visitors will know what you are talking about or what you are trying to say in your post.
Now, let’s see how you can pin your Instagram comment on a post.
Note: Make sure to download an updated version of the Instagram app on your device.
Pin Comment on Instagram Android
If you are an Android user then follow the step-by-step process to pin your comment on Instagram.
- Open Instagram app.
- Tap on your profile icon from the bottom right corner.
- Select a post.
- After that, open a comment section.
- Now, search for a comment which you want to pin at the top.
- Long-tap on a comment and choose a thumb-pin from the upper right side.
Now you will see your pin comment at the top of your comment section. Your every Instagram follower and other users (if your account is on public) will see your pinned comment when they visit your post.
Pin Comment on Instagram IOS
If you are an iPhone user there is little bit different steps to pin your comment on an Instagram post. Follow the following few steps.
- Open Instagram app.
- Login to your account if needed.
- Go to your Profile section.
- Select a post where a comment is located.
- Open the post and search for the comment.
- Select a comment and swipe left from right.
- Select a thumb-pin icon.
- Finally, tap on the Pin comment option.
This way you can easily pin your Instagram post comment on iPhone, iPad. So, repeat the same process to highlight other comments on your post.
In case, these steps don’t work for you in your iPhone then either update the Instagram app or follow the steps for Android users on just the above topic.
How to Pin Comment on Instagram Live Story?
With a new update on Instagram, now users can also pin their comments during their live session. When you are live on Instagram and you saw something cool or dominant information then you can highlight that comment at top of your live comment section using the pin option.
But remember, there is a limitation on how many times you can pin a comment in your Instagram live. So, choose a comment wisely during your live.
I have mentioned the easy steps to pin a comment on Instagram live on both Android and iPhone.
- Open your Instagram app.
- Login to your account if needed.
- Tap on Your Story from the upper left corner.
- Tap on Live button.
- After that, tap on Comment from the bottom left corner.
- Search for a comment which you want to pin.
- Now tap on a comment and select a Pin comment option.
From now on, whoever joined late on your live session then they won’t miss out any important information or notice which you have said earlier.
Also Read: How to Share YouTube Video on Instagram
How to Unpin Comment on Instagram Post?
When you pin someone’s comment on your Instagram post but find it irrelevant or unimportant then you can unpin them anytime you want. After that, you can choose another comment which is more important and them it at top of your comment section. However, you can also just leave like that without pinning any comments.
You can follow the same process to unpin a comment on both Instagram posts as well as live videos. So, I will provide the same steps in the following procedure down below.
Unpin Comment on Instagram Post on Android
- Open your Instagram.
- Go to your Profile section from the bottom right corner.
- Open a post where you want to unpin a comment.
- Tap on the comment icon.
- Now you will see your highlighted comment at the top.
- Long-tap on a pinned comment.
- Select a thumb-pin icon.
- Finally, select Unpin option.
Unpin Comment on Instagram Post on iPhone
- Tap on an Instagram app icon.
- Tap on your profile icon from the bottom right corner.
- Select a post.
- Tap on the comment icon below your post.
- Swipe left from right on a pinned comment.
- Select thumb-pin icon.
- Finally, select Unpin.
Why Can’t I Pin Comment on Instagram Post?
Some of the users reported that they can’t pin the comment of their Instagram post. If you are also having the same trouble then let me tell you one thing. You can’t pin your own message or comment on your Instagram post or live video. Instagram only allows you to pin others’ comments not yours.
In case, that’s not the case for you then do follow the following solutions.
- Update Instagram app.
- Restart Instagram.
- Clear cache of Instagram.
- Check your internet connection.
- Select non-violent or offensive comments.
- Follow correct steps
- Check Instagram server
- Re-install Instagram app
Conclusion
Pinning a comment is a good way to highlight an informative message at top of the comment section. Every visitor will know what you are talking about or will laugh reading other’s expressions regarding your post. So, follow the above-mentioned steps to pin a comment on Instagram.
If you have any queries related to Instagram then feel free to ask in the comment section.
