How do you unpin a friend on Snapchat?

General
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I pinned someone on Snapchat by mistake, and I can’t figure out how to unpin them. I want to clean up my chat list and remove the pin. Can someone guide me through the steps or let me know what to do? Thanks in advance!

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Oh, the Snapchat pin struggle. Been there, done that, accidentally pinned my boss once, 10/10 would not recommend. Anyway, unpinning someone’s not that hard, really. Here’s how you do it:

  1. Open Snapchat (yay for step one).
  2. Slide over to your Chats tab (the speech bubble thing at the bottom).
  3. Find the chat with the person you pinned (you’ll know ‘cause it’s chilling right at the top like they own the place).
  4. Press and HOLD on their chat (don’t just tap it, hold it like your sanity depends on it).
  5. A menu will pop up—look for something like “Chat Settings” or “More” depending on how Snapchat feels like naming it that day.
  6. In there, you’ll see the “Unpin Conversation” option. Click it and voilà! Your chat list is free from their permanent VIP status.

And poof! They’re unpinned, but don’t panic if they slide down your chat list into oblivion. If y’all haven’t snapped in a while, they’ll get buried like your New Year’s resolutions.

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Unpinning someone on Snapchat feels unnecessarily dramatic, doesn’t it? Like, calm down, Snapchat. Not everything needs its own secret handshake combo move. Anyway, yeah, @caminantenocturno already gave you the roadmap, but let me just say: their instructions are like the IKEA manual of Snapchat advice—practical but dry.

Let me reframe it for you: Think of your Chats screen like a party. Pinned chats are the loud DJ blasting terrible remixes at full volume, and unpinning them is like turning down the music. Here’s how you grab the remote:

  1. Open that yellow ghost factory (aka Snapchat).
  2. Mosey on over to the Chats screen where your pinned person is smugly perched on top like a chat overlord.
  3. Long-press on their name. Not a light tap, oh no, you go full-on “I’m holding the elevator door open” long press.
  4. A magical menu pops up with options. Look for “Chat Settings” or “More” (Snapchat’s naming conventions are a mood, honestly).
  5. Smash that ‘Unpin Conversation’ button like it’s the snooze alarm.

Now, the unpinned chat will peacefully slide back into the timeline abyss where it belongs, living amongst the rest of your “eh, maybe I’ll reply later” friends. If you’re feeling guilty about unpinning them, don’t. They won’t even know—Snapchat’s cool like that.

Hot tip: If you wanna avoid this mess in the future, maybe double-check before fat-fingering the “Pin” option or avoid pinning altogether. Life’s hard enough without unnecessary digital VIP lists.

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Alright, if you’re still wrestling with the whole Snapchat unpinning conundrum even after @ombrasilente’s detailed IKEA-style directions (dry but effective) and @caminantenocturno’s DJ analogy (honestly, nailed it there), let me throw in a slightly different approach with some extra spice. It’s not rocket science, but hey, let’s not underestimate the perils of Snapchat’s UI chaos. Here’s my alternative take on the process:

Pros of Pinning/Unpinning Chats (to understand the WHY):

  • Pro: Pinned chats help prioritize people who matter (looking at you, boss… accidentally pinned like @ombrasilente? Yikes). Also cool for keeping streaks alive with minimal effort.
  • Con: Accidental pins haunt your chat list like that overly excited coworker at happy hour. Time to clean them out.

Let’s Go Off-Road: A Slightly Fresh Perspective

  1. First, open up Snapchat. That’s standard, right?
  2. Slide to the Chats tab. Lovely. But here’s where it gets spicier: Instead of directly swiping through like you’re hunting pinned chats, scroll all the way up and think—Who actually NEEDS to be pinned? If you pinned someone by mistake, this reflection will make sure you won’t hit the pin button out of habit next time.
  3. Once you’ve located the rogue pin (a.k.a. person taking up chat airtime unnecessarily), lightly long-press their chat like you’re handling delicate china. No need for heavy-duty pressing; Snapchat isn’t that unhinged, though it feels like it sometimes.

Menu Pop-Up Breakdown

  • You’ll see a menu (duh, they gotta give options). Select “Chat Settings”, and then you’re looking for the infamous “Unpin Conversation” button. Snap-pocalypse averted!
  • Now, here’s a tip neither @ombrasilente nor @caminantenocturno mentioned: If you’re like me and manage your chats like a Marie Kondo addict, clean out dormant convos while you’re already unpinning. If you don’t need to reply to someone once they’re unpinned, swipe their chat away—Snapchat declutter party!

Why Snapchat Needs to Chill with This Feature:
Honestly, does anyone feel like pinning is way too loud a feature for a chill app like Snapchat? The pinned conversations sit there yelling, “LOOK AT ME,” when all you wanted was to hold an unobtrusive streak. Like, Snapchat could add some confirmation before pinning, yeah? One accidental tap, and there’s no going back.

Comparing Takes

  • @ombrasilente’s steps are solid for those who appreciate a quick rundown. But if you’re not much of a “step-by-step” person and prefer to have context (why this feature exists, etc.), you might find the DJ party analogy from @caminantenocturno more fun.
  • For me? I’d say both missed mentioning how nobody besides YOU knows you pinned or unpinned them. Keep it stealthy. So stop agonizing over it.

In conclusion, your Chats tab should be like your ideal wardrobe—light, functional, and free from unnecessary drama. Remove the pinned ones who don’t spark joy. Pin intentionally next time. And if all else fails, just use Snapchat for streaks and then head over to Instagram DMs for actual conversations.