When you have many threads in the Perplexity Library, finding the most important conversation can take time. The Pin feature lets you keep key threads at the top of your Library list for quick access. This article explains how to pin and unpin threads using the web app and the mobile app. You will learn the exact steps for both platforms and what happens when you pin a thread.
Key Takeaways: Pin Threads to the Top of Your Perplexity Library
- Library > Thread > Pin icon: Pins the selected thread to the top of the Library list.
- Pin icon on the thread card: Available in the web app and the mobile app (Android and iOS).
- Unpin at any time: Click or tap the Pin icon again to remove the thread from the pinned section.
What the Pin Feature Does in the Perplexity Library
The Pin feature is a Library organization tool. When you pin a thread, it moves to a dedicated Pinned section at the top of your Library page. This section appears above all other threads. Pinned threads are sorted by the time you pinned them, not by the time you last opened them. You can pin multiple threads. Each pinned thread stays in the Pinned section until you unpin it.
The Pin feature works on the Perplexity web app and the mobile app for Android and iOS. It does not change the thread content or the thread settings. Other users cannot see that you pinned a thread. The feature is available to all Perplexity accounts, including Free and Pro users.
Steps to Pin a Thread to the Top of the Perplexity Library
The steps differ slightly between the web app and the mobile app. Use the method that matches your device.
Pin a Thread on the Web App
- Open the Perplexity Library
Go to perplexity.ai and sign in to your account. Click Library in the left sidebar. The Library page shows all your threads in reverse chronological order. - Find the thread you want to pin
Scroll through the list or use the search bar at the top of the Library page to locate the thread. - Click the Pin icon on the thread card
Each thread card has a small Pin icon near the right edge. The icon looks like a pushpin. Click it once. The icon turns solid, and the thread moves to the Pinned section at the top of the Library. - Confirm the pinned thread appears at the top
Scroll to the top of the Library page. You see a section labeled Pinned with the thread you just pinned. If you pin more threads, they appear below the first pinned thread in the order you pinned them.
Pin a Thread on the Mobile App (Android and iOS)
- Open the Perplexity app and go to the Library
Tap the Library tab at the bottom of the screen. The Library shows your threads in a list. - Find the thread you want to pin
Swipe through the list or tap the search icon at the top right to search for the thread. - Tap the Pin icon on the thread card
Each thread card has a Pin icon on the right side. Tap it once. The icon fills in, and the thread jumps to the top of the Library under the Pinned section. - Verify the pinned thread is at the top
Scroll to the top of the Library. You see the Pinned section with your pinned thread. Tap the Pin icon again to unpin the thread at any time.
Common Issues and Things to Avoid When Pinning Threads
Pin Icon Is Missing on the Thread Card
The Pin icon appears only on the Library page. It does not appear inside an open thread or on the search results page. If you do not see the Pin icon, go back to the Library page. The icon is always visible on the thread card in the Library list.
Pinned Threads Do Not Stay Pinned
Pinned threads stay pinned until you unpin them. If a pinned thread disappears from the Pinned section, you may have accidentally tapped or clicked the Pin icon again. Check the thread card in the main list. If the Pin icon is not filled, tap or click it again to re-pin the thread.
You Cannot Pin Threads From Other Users
You can only pin threads that belong to your account. Threads shared by other users do not appear in your Library unless you save them to your Library first. To save a shared thread, open the thread and click or tap the Save to Library button. Then go to your Library and pin the saved thread.
Pinning Does Not Affect Thread Notifications
Pinning a thread does not enable notifications for that thread. If you want to receive updates when someone replies to a thread, use the Follow or Subscribe option in the thread menu. Pinning only changes the order of threads in your Library.
Perplexity Library: Pinned Threads vs Unpinned Threads
| Item | Pinned Threads | Unpinned Threads |
|---|---|---|
| Location in Library | Top of the Library under a Pinned section | Below the Pinned section in reverse chronological order |
| Sort order | By the time you pinned the thread (most recent pin first) | By the time you last opened the thread (most recent first) |
| Number limit | No limit | No limit |
| Visibility to others | Only you see the pinned status | Only you see the thread in your Library |
| Effect on thread content | None | None |
The Pin feature is a simple organization tool. It does not change how the thread works or who can see it. Use Pin to keep your most important threads accessible without scrolling.
You can now pin any thread in the Perplexity Library from the web app or mobile app. Try pinning your most frequently used threads, such as a daily research topic or a project thread. To manage your pinned threads efficiently, review the Pinned section each week and unpin threads you no longer need. This keeps your Library clean and your pinned list relevant.