Bluesky lets you pin multiple custom feeds to the top of your home tab for quick access. Over time you may want to change the order of these feeds to match your priorities. The Bluesky app does not offer a simple drag-and-drop pin list in the main interface. This article shows you how to reorder pinned feeds using the feeds management screen on both mobile and desktop.
Key Takeaways: Reorder Pinned Feeds on Bluesky
- Feeds tab > Edit: The only place to change the order of all pinned feeds in the Bluesky app.
- Unpin and re-pin: The only method to change the order of a single feed without affecting others.
- Desktop vs mobile: The Edit button is in the same location on both platforms but the drag gesture differs.
Understanding the Pinned Feeds System on Bluesky
Pinned feeds appear in a horizontal row directly below the search bar on the home tab. Each feed shows a small preview of its latest posts. Bluesky displays up to 15 pinned feeds in this row. The order of the feeds is determined by the order they appear in your feed list inside the Feeds tab. There is no separate pin-order setting. To change the order you must rearrange the feeds inside the Feeds tab. The app does not support drag-and-drop on the home tab itself.
Steps to Reorder All Pinned Feeds at Once
This method changes the order of every pinned feed in one session. Use it when you want to move several feeds to new positions.
- Open the Feeds tab
Tap the Feeds icon at the bottom of the screen on mobile. On desktop click the Feeds link in the left sidebar. - Tap or click Edit
Look for the Edit button in the upper-right corner of the My Feeds section. On mobile it appears as a pencil icon. On desktop it reads Edit. - Drag each feed to its new position
Press and hold the six-dot handle icon on the right side of a feed row. Drag the feed up or down to its desired position. Release the hold to lock the new position. Repeat for every feed you want to move. - Tap or click Done
When you finish rearranging, tap Done on mobile or click Save on desktop. The pinned feeds row on the home tab updates immediately to reflect the new order.
Steps to Reorder a Single Pinned Feed
Use this method when you only need to move one feed to a different spot and do not want to disturb the rest of the list.
- Unpin the feed
Go to the Feeds tab. Tap the feed you want to move. On the feed detail page tap the pinned icon a blue pin icon to unpin it. The feed disappears from the home tab row but stays in your My Feeds list. - Re-pin the feed at the correct position
Return to the Feeds tab. Tap Edit. Scroll to the feed you just unpinned. Drag it to the exact position where you want it to appear in the pinned row. Tap Done or Save. - Pin the feed again
Tap the feed to open its detail page. Tap the pin icon to pin it. The feed now appears in the spot you placed it during the edit step.
Common Mistakes and Things to Avoid
Pinned feeds do not change order after editing
If the pinned row on the home tab does not update, close the Bluesky app completely and reopen it. On mobile swipe the app away from the recent apps list. On desktop close the browser tab and open a new one. The cached order sometimes does not refresh until a full restart.
Dragging a feed does nothing in edit mode
Make sure you are pressing the six-dot handle icon on the far right of the feed row. Tapping the feed name or the pin icon does not initiate a drag. The handle icon is the only draggable area.
Pinned feeds disappear after unpinning
This is expected behavior. Unpinning a feed removes it from the home tab row. The feed remains in your My Feeds list. You must re-pin it after moving it to the correct position.
Reorder Pinned Feeds: Mobile vs Desktop Comparison
| Item | Mobile (iOS/Android) | Desktop (Web) |
|---|---|---|
| Edit button location | Upper-right corner of My Feeds section, pencil icon | Upper-right corner of My Feeds section, Edit text |
| Drag gesture | Press and hold the six-dot handle, then drag with finger | Click and hold the six-dot handle, then drag with mouse |
| Save action | Tap Done | Click Save |
| Pin/unpin icon | Blue pin icon on feed detail page | Blue pin icon on feed detail page |
| Max pinned feeds | 15 | 15 |
You can now reorder your pinned feeds on Bluesky using the Feeds tab edit mode or the unpin-and-repin method. Start by opening the Feeds tab and tapping Edit to see the full list of your feeds. If you only use a few feeds consider keeping your most-used feeds in the first three positions for fastest access. The pinned row will always show feeds in the order you set inside the Feeds tab.