No. X (formerly Twitter) only lets you pin tweets to your own profile, not someone else's. There is no setting, app, or workaround that pins another user's tweet to your profile or theirs. What you can do instead is retweet, quote tweet, bookmark it, or screenshot it and pin that screenshot's post to your own profile.
The short answer
You cannot pin someone else's tweet on X (formerly Twitter). The pin feature only works on your own profile and only with your own posts. I get asked this a lot, so I want to be clear from the start rather than send you looking for a setting that does not exist.
X has not built a way to pin another account's tweet to your profile, and there is no third party app that can do it either, because pinning is controlled entirely by X's own code, not something external tools can override.
Why this limit exists
Pinning was designed as a personal profile feature. It lets you highlight one of your own posts at the top of your timeline so visitors see it first. That is the whole purpose.
If X allowed you to pin other people's content, it would blur who posted what, and it would let people hijack attention on their profile using someone else's words without right credit sitting at the top. That is likely why it has stayed a single person feature since it launched.
So if you have been searching for a hidden menu or a setting buried in your account preferences, stop looking. It is not there.
What you can do instead
You have a few real options if you want to showcase someone else's tweet on your own profile. None of them pin their tweet directly, but each one gets you close to the same result.
- Retweet it, then pin your retweet to your profile.
- Quote tweet it with your own comment, then pin that quote tweet.
- Screenshot the tweet, post the image with credit to the original author, then pin your post.
- Bookmark it for your own reference if you do not need it visible to visitors.
Each of these puts the content in front of your followers without pretending the tweet is yours.
Retweeting and pinning your retweet
This is the simplest route if you just want the original tweet, exactly as it appears, sitting at the top of your profile.
Retweet the post as normal. Then go to your profile, find that retweet in your timeline, tap the three dots on it, and select pin to your profile. Visitors will see the retweet pinned, with the original author's name and handle still attached.
It is worth noting the pin will show as your retweet of their post, not as an independent tweet. That is honest and it is also the only way X lets this work.
Quote tweeting for more context
If you want to add your own take, a quote tweet works better than a plain retweet. You repost the tweet along with your own text above it.
This is useful when you are commenting on someone's point, correcting it, agreeing with it, or adding extra detail for your audience. Once posted, pin the quote tweet the same way you would pin any of your own posts, through the three dot menu on your profile.
I use this approach myself when I want to highlight a client result or a comment from someone in my network, because it keeps their original words intact while giving me space to explain why it matters.
Screenshotting as a last resort
Sometimes a tweet gets deleted, or the account is private, or you simply want a cleaner visual. In those cases, a screenshot is the only practical option.
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Take the screenshot, post it with a caption crediting the original author by name and handle, and pin that post. This is not the same as pinning the actual tweet, and it will not link back live to their profile, so treat it as a fallback rather than a first choice.
Always credit when you do this. Passing off someone else's words as a plain screenshot without naming them is poor practice and can cause real friction if the original author sees it.
What this means for your profile strategy
If your goal is to build credibility using other people's praise, such as testimonials or mentions, plan around retweets and quote tweets from the start rather than hoping for a pin workaround later.
Ask happy clients or collaborators to tag you in their post. Then retweet it straight away and pin that retweet while it is fresh. This gives you a clean, credited highlight at the top of your profile without any confusion about who wrote what.
If you manage a business account, build this into your routine. Check mentions weekly, retweet the strongest ones, and update your pin when something better comes along.
A quick recap
You cannot pin someone else's tweet directly on X. The feature only applies to content on your own profile. Retweeting, quote tweeting, or screenshotting with credit are the practical substitutes, and each one is pinned the same way, through the three dot menu on your profile.
None of these are workarounds in the sketchy sense. They are simply how X's pin feature is built to work, and once you know that, the process is quick to repeat whenever you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pin another person's tweet to my X profile?
No. X only allows you to pin your own posts to your own profile. There is no setting or tool that lets you pin someone else's tweet directly, so you need to use a retweet or quote tweet instead.
Does retweeting then pinning count as pinning their tweet?
Not exactly. You are pinning your retweet of their tweet, which displays the original content and credits the author. It achieves a similar visual result without claiming their post as your own.
Is there an app that can pin someone else's tweet for me?
No. Pinning is controlled entirely by X's own system, so no third party app or browser extension can override it. Any tool claiming to do this is not working as described.
What is the best way to show off a client mention on my profile?
Ask them to tag you, then retweet their post and pin that retweet straight away. This credits them while keeping the mention visible at the top of your profile.
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