Yes, it is possible to remove your Snapchat avatar. Your Snapchat avatar, also known as your Snapchat Bitmoji, is the cartoon version of yourself that you can create in Snapchat. This avatar appears in certain places in the app, such as your profile icon and when sending Snapchat messages. If you no longer want your Bitmoji to appear in Snapchat, you can remove it through your profile settings. Here is a look at how to delete your Snapchat avatar on both iOS and Android devices.
Why Would You Want to Remove Your Snapchat Avatar?
There are a few reasons why you may want to remove your Snapchat avatar or Bitmoji:
- You no longer like the look of your avatar.
- Your avatar feels childish.
- You want a fresh start on Snapchat.
- You don’t want your Bitmoji appearing in chats anymore.
- You have privacy concerns about your avatar.
Whatever the reason, deleting your Snapchat avatar only takes a few quick steps. Keep in mind that once you remove your avatar, any Snapchat messages you’ve previously sent with your Bitmoji will still show the avatar. Only newly sent messages will no longer have the avatar attached.
How to Delete Snapchat Avatar on iOS
Here are the steps to remove your Snapchat Bitmoji on an iPhone or iPad:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- From your Camera screen, tap your profile icon in the top left corner.
- This will open your Snapchat profile.
- Tap the gear icon in the top right to access your Settings.
- Under Additional Services, tap Manage.
- Tap the Bitmoji option.
- Tap Unlink Account at the bottom.
- Confirm that you want to unlink your Bitmoji from Snapchat.
Once you unlink your Bitmoji, your Snapchat avatar will be removed from the app. The avatar will no longer show up on your profile or when sending Snaps.
How to Remove Snapchat Avatar on Android
To delete your Snapchat avatar from an Android device:
- Open the Snapchat app on your Android.
- Tap your profile icon at the top left.
- Tap the gear icon to access Settings.
- Tap Manage under Additional Services.
- Choose Bitmoji.
- Tap Unlink Account.
- Confirm that you want to unlink.
After completing these steps, your Bitmoji will immediately be removed from Snapchat on your Android device.
What Happens When You Remove Your Snapchat Avatar?
Here is what happens when you delete your Snapchat Bitmoji:
- Your avatar no longer shows up on your Snapchat profile.
- You cannot use your Bitmoji for your profile picture.
- Your Bitmoji will be removed from any new Snapchat messages you send.
- Old Snapchat messages with your avatar will still show your Bitmoji.
- You cannot use your Bitmoji in your Snapchat username.
- Bitmoji Kit will be reset to default Bitmojis.
- Your avatar remains available in the Bitmoji app.
So in summary, removing your avatar gets rid of your Bitmoji from appearing in newly created Snapchat content. But it does not delete your avatar from previously sent Snaps or things like your username.
Can You Re-add Your Snapchat Avatar Later?
If you change your mind later on, you can easily re-add your Snapchat Bitmoji:
- Open your Snapchat Settings.
- Go to Additional Services > Manage.
- Tap on Bitmoji again.
- Tap ‘Link Account’ to reconnect your Bitmoji.
Relinking your Bitmoji account will restore your customized avatar to Snapchat. Any existing Bitmojis in old messages will reappear.
Other Ways to Manage Your Snapchat Avatar
Aside from removing your avatar, there are a couple other ways to manage your Snapchat Bitmoji:
- Change How Often It Appears: In Settings go to Manage under Additional Services. Tap Frequency and choose how often you want your Bitmoji to appear in Snapchat.
- Alter Its Appearance: Open the Bitmoji app to edit the look, clothes, and style of your avatar at any time.
- Use a Different Avatar: You can create multiple customized Bitmojis and switch which one shows up in Snapchat.
So you don’t necessarily have to get rid of your avatar completely if you want to change its look or when it appears in Snapchat.
Conclusion
It’s easy to remove your Snapchat Bitmoji if you no longer want the avatar associated with your account. Simply unlink your Bitmoji account in Snapchat’s Settings on either iOS or Android. This prevents the avatar from appearing in newly sent Snaps. However, any existing Snaps with your avatar will still show it even if you unlink the account. You can always re-add your Bitmoji later if you change your mind.
Overall, removing your Snapchat avatar only takes a few taps. It can be helpful if you want to reinvent your Snapchat presence or just want a break from using your personalized Bitmoji.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about removing your Snapchat avatar:
Does deleting your Bitmoji delete it permanently?
No, removing your Bitmoji from Snapchat does not delete the avatar permanently. It simply unlinks your Bitmoji account from your Snapchat account. Your avatar remains saved in the Bitmoji app and can be re-added to Snapchat anytime.
Can you delete a Snapchat Bitmoji from old Snapchat messages?
Unfortunately, there is no way to retroactively remove your old Bitmoji avatars from previous Snapchat messages. Even after unlinking your Bitmoji, any Snaps you’ve already sent with your avatar will still show the Bitmoji. Only new messages will not have the avatar.
What happens to my Snapchat Bitmoji stickers if I delete my avatar?
When you unlink your Bitmoji from Snapchat, it resets your Bitmoji stickers and Geostickers to the default stickers. So any customized Bitmoji stickers purchased or saved will be removed. You would have to relink your account to restore them.
Can I delete my Snapchat avatar without unlinking my Bitmoji account?
No, there is no way to delete your Snapchat avatar while keeping your Bitmoji account linked. The only way to remove your Bitmoji from Snapchat is to completely unlink the account in the Settings menu. This will stop the avatar from appearing in new Snaps.
Will my Snapchat avatar disappear right away if I unlink my Bitmoji?
Yes, once you tap ‘Unlink Account’ in Snapchat Settings, your Snapchat avatar should disappear immediately. You will see the default yellow profile icon rather than your personalized Bitmoji.
How to Remove Snapchat Avatar: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Here is a quick visual guide to removing your Snapchat Bitmoji avatar:
On iPhone
- Open Snapchat and tap your profile.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Manage under Additional Services.
- Select Bitmoji.
- Unlink your account.
On Android
- Open Snapchat and tap your profile.
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Manage.
- Choose Bitmoji.
- Select Unlink Account.
Concluding Thoughts on Removing Snapchat Avatar
A Snapchat Bitmoji provides a fun, personalized touch to your Snapchat presence. But it’s understandable if you eventually want to remove or take a break from using your customized avatar. Thankfully it’s quick and easy to unlink your Bitmoji from your Snapchat account.
Keep in mind that old Snaps will still show your avatar even after unlinking. So don’t unlink expecting your avatar to disappear from your Snapchat friend’s memories. But going forward, newly created Snaps will no longer showcase your personal Bitmoji. And you can always relink your Bitmoji down the road if you have a change of heart!