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Pinned Comment

What does Pinned Comment mean?

Pinned Comment is a reply selected to remain prominently displayed above or near other comments.

Pinned Comment used in a sentence

“The creator pinned the correction so everyone would see the updated information.”

This example shows the term in context rather than treating the definition as a literal word-for-word substitution. Slang often depends on tone, audience, and the conversation around it.

How do you use Pinned Comment?

Creators pin comments to highlight context, jokes, praise, corrections, rules, or their own follow-up message.

Where did Pinned Comment come from?

Pinned-comment features became common across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, livestreams, and other platforms.

Common variations of Pinned Comment

pin this

A request for the creator to feature a comment.

creator pinned

A label showing the post owner selected the comment.

top comment

A highly visible comment, though not necessarily pinned.

Pinned Comment: frequently asked questions

Does a pinned comment have the most likes?

Not necessarily. The creator can usually choose any eligible comment.

Why pin criticism?

A creator may pin criticism to answer it publicly, acknowledge it, or invite discussion.

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