Threads now lets you highlight a specific reply to one of your posts. When you pin a reply, it appears directly below your original post and above all other replies. This feature helps you draw attention to an important comment or a correction without deleting other responses. This article explains how to pin a reply on the Threads mobile app and what limitations to expect.
Key Takeaways: Pinning a Reply on Threads
- Long-press the reply: Tap and hold the reply you want to pin, then select Pin from the menu.
- Only one pinned reply per post: Pinning a new reply automatically unpins the previous one.
- No desktop support: The pin feature is currently available only in the Threads mobile app for iOS and Android.
Overview of the Pin Reply Feature
The pin reply feature is a moderation and curation tool. It lets you, as the post author, choose one reply to stay at the top of the reply thread. This is useful when you want to highlight an answer to a frequently asked question, acknowledge a helpful contribution, or correct a mistake in your original post.
To use this feature, you need the latest version of the Threads app. The feature works on both iOS and Android. You must be the author of the original post. You cannot pin replies to posts created by other users. The pinned reply is visible to everyone who views the post, regardless of whether they follow you.
Steps to Pin a Reply to Your Threads Post
Follow these steps on the Threads mobile app. The process is identical on iOS and Android.
- Open the post that contains the reply
Navigate to the post you authored. You can find it on your profile or in the activity feed. Tap the post to open the full reply thread. - Locate the reply you want to pin
Scroll through the replies until you find the one you want to highlight. It can be any reply to your post, including one from another user or from yourself. - Long-press the reply
Press and hold your finger on the reply text or the reply area. A context menu appears after about one second. - Select Pin from the menu
In the context menu, tap the Pin option. The reply immediately moves to the top of the reply thread, directly below your original post. A small pin icon appears next to the reply to indicate it is pinned. - Verify the pinned reply
Return to the main view of the post. The pinned reply appears first, followed by the rest of the replies in their original chronological order. If you want to change the pinned reply, repeat steps 2 through 4 with a different reply. The previous pin is automatically removed.
Common Mistakes and Limitations
I cannot find the Pin option in the menu
The Pin option appears only for replies to posts you created. If you try to pin a reply on a post made by another user, the option does not appear. Also, ensure the Threads app is updated to the latest version. Go to your device app store, search for Threads, and tap Update if available.
Pinning a reply unpins the previous one
Threads allows only one pinned reply per post at a time. When you pin a new reply, the previously pinned reply loses its pin status. The old reply returns to its original chronological position. There is no way to keep multiple replies pinned simultaneously.
The pinned reply does not stay at the top
If the post receives many new replies after you pin one, the pinned reply remains at the top. New replies appear below it. If the pinned reply is deleted by the original commenter, the pin is automatically removed. You can then pin a different reply.
No desktop or web browser support
The pin feature is exclusive to the Threads mobile app. You cannot pin a reply using the Threads web interface on a computer. To pin a reply, you must use the mobile app on a phone or tablet. The pinned reply, however, is visible on all platforms, including the web version.
Threads Pin Reply vs Instagram Comment Pinning
| Item | Threads Pin Reply | Instagram Comment Pinning |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum pinned items per post | One | Three |
| Available on web | No | Yes |
| Can pin your own comment | Yes | Yes |
| Visible to all viewers | Yes | Yes |
| Pin icon indicator | Small pin icon | Pin icon next to comment |
You can now pin a reply to any of your Threads posts to emphasize the most relevant response. Try using this feature after a post receives many comments to guide readers to an official answer or a key insight. For a more organized thread, consider replying to the post yourself with a summary and then pinning that reply.