Notion Expands Database Pinned Properties From 4 to 15.

Notion has quietly shipped an update that will make database power users very happy. The all-in-one workspace tool now allows users to pin up to 15 properties on database pages, a significant jump from the previous limit of four.

The change was announced on LinkedIn with a characteristically minimal graphic showing four pins before and 15 pins after. No blog post, no fanfare, just a practical upgrade to a feature that becomes critical as databases grow more complex.

Pinned properties in Notion stay visible at the top of database pages, regardless of how users scroll or navigate through records. For teams managing project trackers, CRM systems, or content calendars with dozens of custom properties, those first four slots filled up fast. Users had to choose between surfacing status fields, owner assignments, due dates, priority tags, and any number of custom metadata fields that define their workflows.

The new 15-property limit changes that calculus. Teams can now keep more context visible without constantly toggling property panels or scrolling through long lists of hidden fields. This is especially useful in scenarios where multiple stakeholders need to scan records quickly: sales teams tracking deal stages and customer data, product teams managing feature requests with engineering estimates and design status, or content operations tracking SEO metadata alongside publishing timelines.

The update arrives as Notion continues to position itself as a platform for increasingly sophisticated workflows. The company recently launched its Developer Platform, giving engineers tools to sync external data sources into Notion databases and build custom tools for AI agents. With more technical teams bringing complex data models into Notion, the ability to surface more properties natively makes the product more competitive with dedicated database tools like Airtable.

While 15 pinned properties is a substantial increase, it's worth noting that Notion databases can contain far more than 15 total properties. The pinning feature is about visibility and quick access, not a hard cap on data structure. Teams with 30 or 40 properties in a database will still need to be strategic about which fields earn a permanent spot at the top.

Notion has not indicated whether 15 is a permanent ceiling or if further increases are planned. The company has been methodical about rolling out incremental improvements to core features while simultaneously pushing into AI-powered workflows with custom agents, as previously reported. This update fits that pattern: a focused enhancement to an existing capability rather than a flashy new product announcement.

For now, users managing large-scale databases in Notion have more breathing room to design interfaces that actually reflect how their teams work.