How to Pin Items on Spotify: A Step-by-Step Guide

Pinning items on Spotify lets you keep your most-played playlists, albums, podcasts, and artists at the top of your library for quick access. This guide walks you through pinning and unpinning on both mobile and desktop apps, so you can organize your music exactly how you like.

What You’ll Need

A Spotify account (free or Premium)
The Spotify app installed on your phone or tablet (iOS or Android) or the desktop app for Windows or macOS
You must be logged in to your account

Step-by-Step

On Mobile (iOS & Android)

Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet.
Tap Your Library at the bottom right of the screen.
Use the filter tabs at the top (Playlists, Artists, Albums, Podcasts) to find the item you want to pin. For example, tap Playlists to see all your playlists.
Find the playlist, album, podcast, or artist you want to pin. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) next to its name.
From the menu that appears, tap Pin to top (or Pin on some versions). The item will immediately jump to the top of your library list.
To pin more items, repeat these steps. You can pin up to four items, and they will appear in a row at the top of your library, above all other content.

On Desktop (Windows & macOS)

Open the Spotify desktop app on your computer.
Click Your Library in the left sidebar.
Use the filters at the top of the library (Playlists, Artists, Albums, Podcasts) to narrow down your list.
Hover over the item you want to pin. A three-dot menu (⋯) will appear on the right side of the row.
Click the three-dot menu, then select Pin to top.
The item will be pinned to the top of your library. You can pin up to four items, and they will appear in a dedicated row.

Unpinning an Item

Go to Your Library (on mobile or desktop).
Find the pinned item at the top of the list.
Tap or click the three-dot menu next to it.
Select Unpin from top (or Unpin). The item will return to its normal place in your library.

Common Mistakes

Looking for the pin option on the wrong screen: The pin option only appears when you tap the three-dot menu on an item inside Your Library. It does not appear when you open the item itself and tap the three-dot menu there.
Pinning more than four items: Spotify only allows a maximum of four pinned items. If you try to pin a fifth, you’ll see a message that you’ve reached the limit, and you’ll need to unpin one first.
Expecting pinning to affect search or recommendations: Pinning only changes the order in your library. It does not affect your Discover Weekly, Release Radar, or other personalized playlists.
Using the web player: The Spotify web player (open in a browser) does not support pinning. You must use the mobile app or the desktop app.

Tips

Pin your most frequently accessed playlists, like a daily commute mix or a workout playlist, to save time scrolling.
Use pinning for podcasts you’re actively listening to, so you can jump back to the latest episode quickly.
If you have a lot of playlists, pin folders instead. You can create a folder for a group of playlists and pin that folder to keep everything organized.
Pinned items stay at the top even when you switch between filters (e.g., from Playlists to Albums). They always appear first.
On mobile, you can also reorder pinned items by dragging them left or right in the pinned row (if your device supports it).

Troubleshooting

Pin option is missing: Make sure you are using the latest version of the Spotify app. Update from the App Store or Google Play Store. Also, check that you are looking at the right menu – the three-dot menu next to the item in Your Library, not the one inside the item’s page.
Pin doesn’t stick / item unpins itself: This can happen if you’re logged in on multiple devices. Pinning is synced across devices, but if there’s a sync delay, try restarting the app or logging out and back in.
Pinned items not showing at top: Make sure you haven’t accidentally unpinned them. Also, if you have more than four items pinned, the oldest one may be automatically unpinned. Check your library for any items that might have been removed.
Can’t pin on desktop: If the three-dot menu doesn’t show a Pin option, try restarting the desktop app. If that doesn’t work, reinstall the app or use the mobile app to pin.
Pinned items not syncing between devices: Pinning should sync automatically, but if it doesn’t, check your internet connection and make sure you’re logged into the same account on all devices. Sometimes logging out and back in forces a sync.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pin artists on Spotify?

Yes, you can pin artists. Go to Your Library, tap the Artists filter, find the artist, tap the three-dot menu, and select Pin to top.

How many items can I pin on Spotify?

You can pin up to four items at a time. If you try to pin a fifth, Spotify will ask you to remove one first.

Does pinning affect my Spotify recommendations?

No, pinning only changes the order in your library. It does not influence your Discover Weekly, Release Radar, or any other personalized recommendations.

Can I pin a folder of playlists?

Yes, you can pin folders. In Your Library, go to Playlists, find the folder, tap the three-dot menu, and select Pin to top.

Why can’t I pin on the Spotify web player?

The web player (open in a browser) does not support pinning. You need to use the mobile app or the desktop app for this feature.

Will pinned items stay pinned if I log out?

Yes, your pinned items are tied to your account, so they’ll remain pinned when you log back in, as long as you haven’t unpinned them manually.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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