Bluesky lets you pin one post to the very top of your profile. This pinned post stays above all other posts regardless of when you publish new content. It is useful for highlighting an announcement, a popular thread, or a link you want every visitor to see first. This article explains how to pin a post on the Bluesky web app and mobile app, what happens when you pin a new post, and what to do if the pin option does not appear.
Key Takeaways: Pinning a Post on Bluesky
- Post menu > Pin to Profile: Available only on your own posts, not on replies or reposts.
- Only one pinned post at a time: A new pin automatically unpins the previous one.
- Unpin option in the same menu: Removes the pinned status without deleting the post.
What Pinning a Post Does on Bluesky
Pinning a post fixes it to the top section of your Bluesky profile page. The pinned post appears above your chronological timeline. Visitors who open your profile see the pinned post first before scrolling down to your other posts. Only one post can be pinned at any time. If you pin a second post, Bluesky automatically unpins the first one. The feature works the same way on the Bluesky web app at bsky.app and on the official Bluesky mobile apps for iOS and Android.
You can only pin posts that you wrote yourself. You cannot pin replies to other people’s posts, reposts of other accounts’ content, or quote posts that embed another post. The pinned post retains its original timestamp and engagement metrics. Likes, reposts, and replies continue to accumulate after the post is pinned.
Prerequisites for Pinning
You need an active Bluesky account with at least one published post. The pin feature is available to all users, including those who joined Bluesky recently. No special subscription or verification is required. You must be logged into the account that owns the post you want to pin.
Steps to Pin a Post on Bluesky Web App
- Open your profile
Click your avatar icon in the top navigation bar and select My Profile from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, click the profile icon at the bottom of the left sidebar. - Locate the post you want to pin
Scroll through your posts timeline until you find the specific post. It can be a text post, an image post, or a thread starter. The post must be one you wrote yourself. - Open the post menu
Click the three-dot icon located at the top right corner of the post card. The icon looks like a horizontal ellipsis. - Select Pin to Profile
In the dropdown menu that appears, click Pin to Profile. A confirmation message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen. - Verify the pinned post
Refresh your profile page or scroll to the top. The pinned post now appears in a dedicated section above your regular posts. A small pin icon displays next to the timestamp.
Steps to Pin a Post on Bluesky Mobile App
- Go to your profile
Tap the profile icon at the bottom right corner of the screen. Your profile page loads with your posts and bio. - Find the post to pin
Scroll through the Posts tab until you see the desired post. Tap the post to open it in full view if you need to confirm its content. - Tap the three-dot menu
The menu icon is at the top right corner of the post. On iOS and Android, the icon is a horizontal ellipsis or a gear icon depending on your app version. - Choose Pin to Profile
From the bottom sheet that slides up, tap Pin to Profile. The app briefly shows a success toast message. - Check the pinned position
Return to your profile. The pinned post now sits at the top. A pin icon appears in the post header.
How to Unpin a Post from Your Profile
Unpinning a post does not delete it. The post simply returns to its natural position in your chronological timeline. Follow the same steps you used to pin the post, but select Unpin from Profile in the menu instead. The post loses its pin icon and moves down to its original timestamp position.
Common Issues When Pinning a Post
The Pin to Profile option does not appear in the menu
This happens when you try to pin a post that you did not write. The option is only available on your own original posts. Replies to other accounts, reposts, and quote posts do not show the pin option. Also, if you already have a pinned post, the menu still shows Pin to Profile. Pinning a new post automatically replaces the old one.
The pinned post does not show at the top of my profile
The pinned section may not appear if your profile has not fully loaded. Pull down to refresh the page on mobile or press F5 on the web app. If the issue persists, log out of your account and log back in. The pinned post always appears in a separate section above the regular timeline.
I want to pin a post from another account
Bluesky does not allow pinning posts written by other accounts. You cannot pin a repost either. The only workaround is to write your own post that quotes or links to the other account’s content. You can then pin that new post.
Pinned Post vs Regular Post: Key Differences
| Item | Pinned Post | Regular Post |
|---|---|---|
| Profile position | Top of profile in a dedicated section | Chronological order based on publish time |
| Visibility to visitors | Seen first when anyone opens your profile | Seen only after scrolling past the pinned post |
| Engagement behavior | Likes, reposts, and replies continue normally | Same as pinned post |
| Number allowed per account | One at a time | Unlimited |
| Can be a reply or repost | No, only original posts | Yes |
Best Practices for Using a Pinned Post
Choose a post that remains relevant for a long period. A pinned post that becomes outdated may confuse new visitors. Update the pinned post whenever you have a major announcement. For example, pin a post about a new project launch, a change in your username, or a link to your website. Avoid pinning time-sensitive content such as event reminders that expire quickly. You can change the pinned post at any time without losing the original post.
If you use Bluesky for business or professional networking, consider pinning a post that introduces who you are and what you do. A short introduction post with a link to your portfolio or company page works well. For personal accounts, pin a post that showcases your best work or a thread that summarizes your interests.
Conclusion
You can now pin a post to the top of your Bluesky profile using the three-dot menu on any of your original posts. The pinned post stays at the top until you unpin it or replace it with another post. Use this feature to highlight important content that you want every profile visitor to see first. For the best result, update your pinned post whenever your focus changes and always verify that the pinned section displays correctly after pinning.