Can You Pin Comments on TikTok? Current Status and Workarounds for Creators

TikTok removed the ability to pin comments on regular videos. If you've been searching for the option and can't find it — it's not a bug. The feature is gone. That said, there are still ways to keep an important comment visible, and TikTok Live works differently.

So, Can You Still Pin Comments on TikTok?

No. TikTok removed the pinned comment feature from standard video uploads. Creators can no longer select a comment and lock it to the top of the comment section the way they once could.

Here's a quick-reference summary before we get into the details:

Question	Answer
Can creators pin comments on regular TikTok videos?	No — feature has been removed
Is there a workaround?	Yes — the First Comment method
Can you pin comments on TikTok Live?	Yes — separate feature, still active
Has TikTok confirmed why it was removed?	No official explanation published
Will it come back?	No confirmed plans as of mid-2025

What the Pinned Comment Feature Used to Do

Before it was removed, TikTok allowed creators — not viewers — to pin one comment to the top of their comment section. It stayed there regardless of likes or recency. Most creators used it to post a call to action, share a link, clarify something in the video, or prompt engagement.

According to Wikipedia, TikTok is available in over 50 languages and operates across more than 150 countries — a scale that makes feature changes like this one felt widely and quickly across its creator base.

It was a simple but genuinely useful tool. In practice, creators relied on pinned comments the same way YouTube creators use pinned comments: to control the first thing a viewer reads when they open the comment section.

Viewers never had the ability to pin comments. It was always a creator-only feature, and even then, only the account owner could pin or unpin.

When Was It Removed — and Why?

TikTok quietly removed the pinned comment feature without a formal announcement. There's no published explanation from TikTok on why it was pulled or whether the decision was permanent.

What's worth noting: the removal appears to have been global, not limited to specific regions or account types. Both personal and business accounts lost access. Some creators noticed it disappearing at different times, which led to early confusion about whether it was a bug or a rollout — but it has since become clear the feature is gone across the board.

No official TikTok statement has confirmed the reasoning. That's genuinely frustrating for creators who depended on it.

The First Comment Workaround — How It Actually Works

TikTok introduced a "First Comment" label that appears in pink next to the earliest comment posted on a video. It doesn't replace pinned comments, but it does give that first comment a small visual distinction from everything else.

The idea some creators are using: post your own comment the moment your video goes live, before anyone else can. If you're fast enough, your comment gets the pink "First Comment" label and sits at the top of the section — at least temporarily.

How to Try It: Step-by-Step

Upload your TikTok video as usual
The moment it goes live, tap into the comments section immediately
Type your comment — a CTA, a link, a question, whatever you'd have pinned
Post it before any other comment lands
Check that the pink "First Comment" label appears next to your comment

That's it. It's not elegant, but it works — sometimes.

The Honest Limitations of This Method

For smaller accounts, this is manageable. For large creators with hundreds of thousands of followers, comments flood in the second a video posts. Getting there first is genuinely difficult.

One creator who shared this method publicly admitted she wasn't even able to claim the first comment on her own video after posting it. That's a real limitation, not a minor footnote.

In practice, most creators who use this method recommend having your comment pre-typed and ready to paste the instant the video is published.

Pinned Comment vs. First Comment — Side-by-Side

Feature	Pinned Comment (Removed)	First Comment Workaround (Now)
Creator control	Full — post anytime	Limited — must act immediately
Always at top of comments	Yes	Only until another comment gets more engagement
Visual indicator	"Pinned" label	Pink "First Comment" label
Works for large accounts	Yes	Difficult
Requires fast action after posting	No	Yes
Available today	No	Yes

The difference is significant. A pinned comment was a deliberate, permanent editorial choice. The first comment workaround is a race — and not one every creator can reliably win.

Can You Pin Comments on TikTok Live?

Yes, and this is where things get a bit more hopeful. TikTok Live has a separate comment pinning feature that still works. During a live stream, the host can pin a comment — their own or a viewer's — so it stays visible at the top of the live comment feed.

This feature is independent of the regular video comment pin that was removed. It's only available during active live sessions and disappears when the live ends. It's useful for surfacing questions, highlighting a topic, or directing the audience's attention mid-stream.

As reported by TechCrunch, TikTok's July 2025 creator update also introduced new Live comment moderation tools, including the ability to mute specific words and phrases during a live session — showing that TikTok is actively developing its Live comment controls even as standard video pinning remains unavailable.

Other Options Creators Are Using

Beyond the first comment approach, a few other methods have become more common since the pin feature disappeared:

Video captions: Put your CTA or key information directly in the caption. It's always visible, always at the top, and doesn't require any timing.
On-screen text overlays: Add the information directly to the video as text. It reaches everyone who watches, not just those who scroll to comments.
Reply videos or stitches: Some creators post a follow-up video to surface important context or links they'd previously pinned.

None of these are a perfect replacement. But in practice, many creators now treat the caption as their new "pinned comment" — it's the most reliable visible space they fully control.

How TikTok Compares to Other Platforms

Platform	Pin Comments on Standard Videos?
TikTok (regular video)	No — feature removed
TikTok Live	Yes — host can pin during live
Instagram Reels	Yes
YouTube Shorts	Yes

TikTok is currently the outlier here. Both Instagram and YouTube still let creators pin comments on short-form video content, which makes TikTok's removal of the feature more notable — and more frustrating for creators managing their comment sections.

Will TikTok Bring the Feature Back?

Unknown. There's no public roadmap, no official comment, and no confirmed timeline for its return. TikTok has not addressed creator feedback about this removal in any public-facing communication as of mid-2025.

What's worth keeping in mind: TikTok does frequently update and reintroduce features. The absence of an announcement doesn't mean the feature is permanently gone — but there's nothing to suggest it's coming back soon either.

Conclusion

TikTok removed the pinned comment feature from standard videos, and no official explanation or return date has been given. The First Comment workaround exists but has real limits. For now, captions and on-screen text are the most reliable alternatives — TikTok Live remains the one place where comment pinning still works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can viewers pin comments on TikTok?

No. Comment pinning on TikTok was always a creator-only feature. Viewers have never had the ability to pin or highlight a comment on someone else's video.

Can you pin someone else's comment on TikTok?

Not anymore. Previously, creators could pin any comment — their own or a viewer's. Since the feature was removed, neither option is available on regular videos.

Why did TikTok remove the pinned comment feature?

TikTok has not published an official reason. The removal happened without a formal announcement, and no explanation has been confirmed as of mid-2025.

Does the First Comment workaround work for large accounts?

It's unreliable for large accounts. Comments come in quickly after a post goes live, making it hard for even the creator to claim the first spot before a viewer does.

Is comment pinning still available anywhere on TikTok?

Yes — TikTok Live still supports comment pinning. The host of a live session can pin a comment during the stream. This is a separate feature from regular video comments.