How To Unpin On Snapchat?

Written By Alex Cherry

Are you tired of seeing the same conversations and friends always pinned to the top of your Snapchat list? Do you want to mix things up and prioritize other chats? Well, good news! Unpinning on Snapchat is super easy, and we’re here to show you how.

But before we dive into the nitty-gritty of unpinning, let’s talk about why you might want to do it in the first place. Unpinning simply means removing a conversation from the top of your list, making it easier to navigate and see other chats. 

So, how do you unpin a conversation on Snapchat? Just tap and hold the conversation you want to unpin and select “Chat Settings.” From there, tap “Unpin Conversation” and watch that chat slide down the list, making way for new and exciting conversations.

In this post, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions on how to unpin for both regular Snapchat users and Snapchat Plus subscribers. We’ll also share some tips on how to make the most out of your Snapchat experience. So get ready to refresh your chats and enjoy Snapchat like never before!

How To Unpin On Snapchat?

When you pin a conversation or a BFF, it means that it stays at the top of your list, making it easy to access. However, if you want to unpin a conversation or a BFF, it simply means removing it from the top of your list. 

This can be helpful if you want to prioritize other chats or if you’re trying to keep things fresh on your Snapchat account.

To unpin a conversation on Snapchat, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open the Snapchat app on your mobile device.

Step 2: Navigate to your list of chats, which is accessible by swiping right from the camera screen.

Step 3: Locate the conversation that you want to unpin and tap and hold on it.

Step 4: A menu should appear with several options. Select “Chat Settings.”

Step 5: Scroll down until you see the “Pinned” option. Toggle it off and you’re all set!

Step 6: The conversation should now be unpinned and will no longer appear at the top of your chats list.

If you’re a Snapchat Plus subscriber and want to unpin your BFF, here’s what to do:

Step 1: Tap and hold the person you want to unpin.

Step 2: Tap “Pinned” as your #1 BFF.

Step 3: Want to choose a different BFF? No problem, just select a different one instead.

By following these simple steps, you can easily unpin conversations and BFFs on Snapchat, keeping your chat list organized and fresh. So, say goodbye to those same old pinned chats and friends, and hello to a new and improved Snapchat experience!

Why Unpin Someone on Snapchat?

Think of it as a digital detox – by unpinning someone on Snapchat, you’re decluttering your online space and making room for positive vibes only. 

Not only will you have more control over who you interact with and what you share with others, but you’ll also be protecting yourself from any potential drama or negativity that may come your way. 

 Here are some of the reasons why unpinning someone on Snapchat can be an important step: 

  • To Maintain Privacy: If you don’t want a certain person seeing what you’re up to on Snapchat, then unpinning them is a good way to maintain your privacy. 
  • To Remove Toxic People From Your Life: If someone is constantly bringing negative energy into your life or causing drama, then unpinning them might be a good way of removing them from your life without having a confrontation. 

Benefits of Unpinning Someone on Snapchat 

Unpinning someone on Snapchat can bring several benefits for both parties involved. For starters, it gives the person being pinned more control over who they interact with and what they share with others. 

Additionally, unpinning someone can also provide an opportunity for growth and self-reflection as it requires both parties involved to take responsibility for their actions and recognize how they affect each other. 

What Happens When You Unpin Someone On Snapchat?

When you unpin someone, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve unfriended them or removed them from your chat list. They will still remain in your contacts and can still send messages to you, but they will no longer be pinned at the top of your chat list. This means that their messages will appear in chronological order with other chats, and you won’t be able to see them as quickly as before. 

On the other hand, if you don’t want someone to be able to contact or view your stories anymore, then it is better to block them instead of unpinning them. Blocking someone on Snapchat means that they can no longer view or send messages to you and won’t appear in your contacts anymore.

How Long Does Snapchat Pin Last?

When you send a snap, it’s stored in your Snapchat Memories until you decide to delete it. If you want to keep a snap up for longer than 24 hours, you can choose to pin it. 

This allows you to keep a particular snap up for as long as you want without having to worry about deleting it or losing it. The actual length of time that a pin will last depends on the type of snap that you have pinned and the settings that you have chosen for your account.

For images, if you have pinned an image from your Snapchat Memories, then it will stay pinned until either manually deleted or until the account is deactivated or deleted. 

This means that if you have an image pinned for several years and don’t delete it, then it will still be visible on your profile even after all that time has passed. 

However, for snaps that are sent directly between two users, they are typically only available for viewing for 24 hours after they are sent. If one of the users pins the snap before this 24 hour period has expired, then they can keep it pinned until 24 hours after they unpinned it or delete their account/delete the snap manually. 

In other words, once a snap is sent directly between two people and one of them pins it before its expiration date, then they can keep this pin up indefinitely if they choose not to unpin or delete their account/the snap itself. 

Do People Know When You Unpin Them On Snapchat?

The answer is no. You can unpin those messages without any of the recipients ever knowing. There will be no notification, no “unpinned message” alert, no nothing. 

So go ahead, unpin to your heart’s content. Keep your conversations organized, declutter your inbox, and never worry about hurting anyone’s feelings.

Key Takeaways

  • Unpinning on Snapchat is an easy way to remove conversations from the top of your list, making it easier to navigate and see other chats.
  • To unpin a conversation, open the Snapchat app, navigate to the conversation you want to unpin, tap and hold it, select “Chat Settings,” and toggle off “Pinned.”
  • When you unpin someone on Snapchat, they remain in your contacts but will no longer appear at the top of your chats list.
  • People don’t know when you unpin them on Snapchat – there’s no notification or alert to let them know that you’ve done so.