Pinned Comment
A reply selected to remain prominently displayed above or near other comments.
“The creator pinned the correction so everyone would see the updated information.”
Creators pin comments to highlight context, jokes, praise, corrections, rules, or their own follow-up message.
Pinned-comment features became common across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, livestreams, and other platforms.
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A request for the creator to feature a comment.
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A label showing the post owner selected the comment.
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A highly visible comment, though not necessarily pinned.
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.