Yes, it is possible to remove your avatar from Snapchat. Your Snapchat avatar is the Bitmoji that represents you in the app. Removing your avatar from Snapchat involves unlinking your Bitmoji account from Snapchat. This will make your Bitmoji disappear from your Snapchat profile and chats.
Why Would You Want to Remove Your Snapchat Avatar?
There are a few reasons why someone might want to remove their Snapchat avatar:
- Privacy – To make your Snapchat presence more private and anonymous
- Updating avatar – To change your avatar to a new or different Bitmoji
- Avatar issues – Troubleshooting avatar display issues or glitches
- Fresh start – Removing your old avatar to create a new one and essentially reset your Snapchat profile
Removing your avatar altogether gives your Snapchat profile a clean slate and an air of mystery. You can always relink your Bitmoji account later to add an avatar back to your Snapchat presence.
How to Remove Your Avatar from Snapchat
Removing your Snapchat avatar involves unlinking your Bitmoji account from Snapchat. Here is a step-by-step guide:
From Snapchat App
1. Open your Snapchat app and go to your profile by tapping the ghost/Bitmoji icon in the top left corner.
2. Tap the settings gear icon in the top right corner to access your settings.
3. Scroll down and select “Manage” under the “Bitmoji” section.
4. Tap on “Unlink Account” to disconnect your Bitmoji from Snapchat.
5. Confirm that you want to unlink in the pop-up prompt.
This will instantly remove your avatar from your Snapchat profile. The Bitmoji will disappear from your profile picture, chat, and anywhere else it displayed in the app.
From Bitmoji App
You can also unlink your Bitmoji account from the Bitmoji app:
1. Open the Bitmoji app and log into your account if needed.
2. Go to “Profile” in bottom right corner.
3. Select the gear icon to access settings.
4. Choose “Connected Apps” from the menu.
5. Tap the “X” next to Snapchat to unlink your account.
6. Confirm that you want to disconnect your Bitmoji from Snapchat.
This will remove your avatar in the same way as unlinking via Snapchat settings.
Getting Used to Snapchat Without a Bitmoji
It might feel a little odd using Snapchat without your personalized Bitmoji after linking accounts. Here are some things to note about the Snapchat experience without an avatar:
- No avatar in your profile – Your profile picture will revert to the default yellow ghost icon.
- No Bitmoji stickers – You won’t be able to use your personalized Bitmoji stickers in chats.
- No avatar in friend emojis – Your friend emoji that appears next to your name will return to the default yellow ghost.
- No Bitmoji stories – You won’t be able to access or use the Bitmoji-centered stories.
- No avatar messaging – You can no longer send avatar Snaps that use your Bitmoji.
While it may take some adjusting, you’ll get used to Snapchat without all the personalized avatar features again quickly. And you always have the option to relink your Bitmoji in the future if you choose.
Should You Delete Your Bitmoji Account?
When removing your avatar from Snapchat, you have the option to simply unlink your Bitmoji account or fully delete your Bitmoji account altogether. Here are some things to consider:
Unlinking
If you unlink your Bitmoji from Snapchat but keep your Bitmoji account, your avatar and all your customized stickers will remain saved in the Bitmoji app. This makes it quick and easy to relink to Snapchat or other platforms later on. Unlinking is ideal if you think you may want to use your Bitmoji again down the road.
Deleting Account
Deleting your Bitmoji account will erase your avatar and all saved stickers permanently. This gives you a completely fresh start if you want to create a brand new Bitmoji. However, you would have to customize and recreate everything again in the future.
So unless you are certain you never want to use your current Bitmoji avatar again, unlinking is probably the best option to easily remove just from Snapchat.
Creating a New Snapchat Avatar
Once your old Bitmoji is removed from your Snapchat profile, you have an empty slate to work with. Here are some options if you want to create a new Snapchat avatar:
Make a New Bitmoji
Open the Bitmoji app and create a brand new avatar from scratch. Customize the features, style, and outfit. You can then relink this fresh Bitmoji to your Snapchat for an all-new you!
Use Snapchat’s Avatar Creator
Snapchat has its own avatar maker right within the app. You can find it under your profile settings. Create a new Snapchat avatar to add a bit of flair back to your profile.
Try a Different Avatar App
Alternatives like Memoji (for iPhone users) or Qbitmoji allow you to design an avatar and link the integration to use as your Snapchat profile picture. Explore different apps to find an art style you like.
Use a Photo Avatar
You can also simply upload a photo of yourself instead of an illustrated avatar. Some Snapchat users prefer using their real photo or a stylized image like an anime character as their profile picture for a more personal touch.
Conclusion
Removing your Bitmoji avatar from your Snapchat profile is straightforward by unlinking your Bitmoji integration in Snapchat and Bitmoji app settings. This gives you a blank slate on Snapchat to either go avatar-free or create something new and different. While it takes some adjusting to use Snapchat without your personalized avatar, a new and revamped Snapchat presence can be fun!