How do I unpin a post?

Who wouldn’t want to pin posts to the top of their Instagram feed? If you use Twitter or TikTok, you might have come across the pin to your profile feature in them. The same feature is now available on Instagram too. You can pin up to three posts, including a regular post or Reel. Let’s check how to pin or unpin a post on Instagram.

  • How to Pin Instagram Posts
  • How to Unpin a Post on Instagram
  • How to Rearrange Pinned Posts
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Manage Instagram Feed

How to Pin Instagram Posts

Before we get started, you might be wondering what it means to pin a post on Instagram. Basically, when you pin a post, it will appear at the top of your Instagram feed. You can pin up to three posts. These can be regular posts (photos, videos, or carousel) or a Reel.

Pinning a post lets you highlight it on your feed. That is, if you want others to see some specific posts when they open your Instagram profile, you can pin those posts. Please keep in mind that any new posts that you publish on Instagram will appear after the pinned posts in your profile grid.

Note: The steps are the same for Android and iOS unless otherwise mentioned.

Let’s check the steps to pin a post or Reel to your Instagram feed.

1. Open the Instagram app on your Android phone or iPhone.

2. Tap on the profile picture icon at the bottom to go to your profile screen.

How do I unpin a post?

3. Find the post or Reel that you want to pin and tap on it to open it.

4. Hit the three-dot icon at the top of the post and select Pin to your profile.

How do I unpin a post?

The post will be pinned and will appear in the top-left corner of your Instagram feed. You will see the pin icon on the pinned posts.

How do I unpin a post?

Tip: Learn how to pin a comment and other tips to use comments on Instagram.

How to Unpin a Post on Instagram

1. Go to your profile screen by tapping on the profile picture icon.

How do I unpin a post?

2. Tap on the post that you want to unpin from your profile.

3. Press the three-dot icon and select Unpin from profile.

How do I unpin a post?

The post will be unpinned and will go back to its original position on your feed.

How to Rearrange Pinned Posts

The pinned posts will be displayed on the profile in the order in which they were pinned. That is, the first post you pin will appear in the upper-left corner, but it will eventually move to the right side as you pin more posts.

To rearrange pinned posts, first unpin them and then pin them in the order you want them to appear. Pin the post you want to show on the right side first, then the middle one, and finally the one on the left side.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can You Pin Someone Else’s Post on Your Profile?

No. You can pin only your own Instagram posts on your feed.

2. Will the Pinned Post Appear on Others’ Feed?

No, the pinned posts will not appear as new posts in others’ feeds.

Manage Instagram Feed

Pinning posts to your Instagram feed is just one way of customizing your profile. Know how to split photos into a grid for your Instagram feed. Also, check out the best Instagram feed planner apps that will help you in managing your feed like a pro.

Mehvish

Mehvish is a technology enthusiast from Kashmir. A computer engineer by degree, she's always been keen to help when someone finds technology challenging. She has been writing about technology for 6+ years and her favorite verticals include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. You’ll also find her work on Make Tech Easier, Guiding Tech, and Nerds Chalk

How do I pin a post on Facebook?

Here's how:.
Find the Facebook app in the Google Play Store on your device..
Download and open the latest version of the app..
Open the “Menu” (3 horizontal lines) on the top left of the screen..
Tap “Pages.”.
Choose the page to pin your post..
Select the post..
Tap “More” in the top-right menu..
Click “Pin Post.”.

How do I unpin?

To unpin a screen: Gesture navigation: Swipe up and hold. 2-button navigation: Touch and hold Back and Home . 3-button navigation: Touch and hold Back and Overview .

How do you unpin a Facebook post on Iphone?

To remove an item:.
At the bottom of Facebook, tap. or your profile picture..
Tap then select the Page you want to switch into..
Tap. at the bottom of your screen to go to your Page..
Scroll down to the Featured section and tap Manage..
Tap. in the top right of a pinned item, then tap Unpin..

How do you unpin a post on Instagram?

First, you'll need to unpin the post you want to highlight at the top of your profile feed. To unpin a post, open it and tap the three dots in the upper-right corner to view the menu. Then tap Unpin From Profile. Go back to your grid to confirm it no longer appears as a pinned post.