What does ‘Pinned’ mean on TikTok: All You Need To Know
Olivia Shea
Updated on December 30, 2025
‘Pinned’ is a termed used by TikTok when the creator pins his or her video if the aim that it gets more views in the long run. Pinning does not automatically mean the creator will get more views. In effect, if the creator’s instinct tells him or her that the video in question will gain more views, they tend to pin it. Getting TikTok followers is a hard task and requires a lot of hard work and creativity. If you have not made such a video yet, you should make one and pin that to your profile.
How do you get pinned on TikTok?
TikTok allows creators to pin up to three featured videos to the top of the video feed on their profile page. To pin a video, simply tap the three-dot menu on the video and choose Pin.
What does it mean when someone gets pinned?
It means that the creator of the video would have the pinned symbol placed on his or her video. It also is a way of having strong conviction that the said video will have more views in the future.
Does pinning a TikTok get more views?
Pinning does not automatically mean the creator will get more views. In effect, if the creator’s instinct tells him or her that the video in question will gain more views, they tend to pin it. Getting TikTok followers is a hard task and requires a lot of hard work and creativity. If you have not made such a video yet, you should make one and pin that to your profile.
What happens when someone pinned your comment on TikTok?
When someone pins his or her comment, the author will get a notification to inform them that the creator pinned their comment. It is to be known also that only creators can pin and unpin comments on their posts.
