Snapchat’s Bitmoji feature allows users to create a personalized avatar that looks like them. The Bitmoji avatar can then be used in Snapchat stories, chat messages, friendship profiles, and more. One place Snapchat suggests using your Bitmoji is alongside your username in chats.
Having your Bitmoji pop up as a suggestion when chatting with friends can be fun. But if you prefer not to use Bitmojis in Snapchat, you can turn off this feature in your settings. Here’s how.
What are Bitmojis?
Bitmoji are personalized avatars created through the Bitmoji app. Bitmoji allows you to design an avatar that resembles your appearance, with customized hair, clothing, facial features, and more. You can make as many edits as you want until your Bitmoji looks just the way you want it to.
Once your Bitmoji is designed, you can use it in various apps and messaging platforms that have integrated Bitmoji. On Snapchat specifically, your Bitmoji will become your default profile picture around the app. It also unlocks special Bitmoji stickers and Bitmoji avatars you can use in your Snaps.
How Snapchat suggests Bitmojis
One of the ways Snapchat suggests using your customized Bitmoji is in chat messages. When you open a chat thread with a friend, your Bitmoji and your friend’s Bitmoji will appear next to your usernames at the top of the screen.
Tapping on your own Bitmoji opens up a menu that allows you to quickly send a Bitmoji sticker or Bitmoji avatar representing a mood, activity, or reaction. This provides a fast way to respond visually in chats if you don’t feel like typing.
You’ll also notice Snapchat suggests your Bitmoji as a quick add-on to text messages. As you type, your Bitmoji pops up as a suggestion to insert alongside your text. With one tap, you can add your personalized avatar to any message.
How to turn off Bitmoji suggestions in chats
Having your Bitmoji constantly suggested in Snapchat chats can get annoying, especially if you never use Bitmojis. Fortunately, Snapchat lets you disable this feature in your settings:
- Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner
- Go to the Settings screen by tapping the gear icon in the top right
- Scroll down and select ‘Additional Services’
- Tap on ‘Bitmoji’
- Toggle off ‘Suggest Bitmoji’ – this stops Bitmoji suggestions from appearing in your chats
And that’s it! With this setting disabled, you’ll no longer see Bitmoji suggestions pop up as you chat. Your existing Bitmoji will still remain as your profile picture, but it won’t be inserted into messages automatically.
Other ways to use Bitmojis on Snapchat
Even with suggestions turned off, there are still a few ways your Bitmoji can be utilized on Snapchat:
- Bitmoji Stories – Special comic strip style stories starring your Bitmoji
- Bitmoji avatars – Send a reaction or mood Bitmoji instead of a photo
- Bitmoji stickers – Decorative stickers featuring your Bitmoji
- Profile icon – Your profile picture around Snapchat
- Map icon – Your Bitmoji shows up instead of the generic icon on Snap Map
- Friendship profiles – Bitmoji is displayed on your friend’s friendship profile screen
So turning off suggestions does not completely remove Bitmoji functionality from Snapchat. Your Bitmoji avatar will still appear in plenty of places. But it will stop the constant suggestions from interrupting your conversations.
Customizing your Bitmoji look on Snapchat
If you want your Bitmoji to appear on Snapchat, but aren’t happy with the design, you can customize it at any time from the Bitmoji app. Here are some tips for editing your Bitmoji:
Facial features
Adjust skin tone, face shape, eyes, nose, mouth, hairline, and more until your Bitmoji resembles your real appearance. Take your time tweaking the smaller details.
Hair
Change hair style and color. Choose to add facial hair, headwear, hair accessories like flowers, and more.
Outfits
Dress your Bitmoji in your real clothes to make it more recognizable. Browse the wide selection of style and color options.
Expressions
Choose an expression like happy, sad, angry, silly, surprised, and more to set the mood of your Bitmoji.
Backgrounds
Set the scene by giving your Bitmoji a background related to your hobbies, interests, or personality.
Accessories
Add glasses, jewelry, headwear, and other accessories to personalize further.
Snapchat will automatically update with any changes you make to your Bitmoji through the Bitmoji app. So feel free to continuously tweak your avatar any time you want to freshen up its look on Snapchat.
Conclusion
Snapchat’s Bitmoji integration provides a fun way to express yourself visually in your Snaps and chats. But constant Bitmoji suggestions can get annoying fast. Fortunately, you can easily disable these suggestions in Snapchat’s settings while still keeping your Bitmoji profile picture active.
Customizing your Bitmoji properly is also important if you want it to represent the real you. Spend some time in the Bitmoji app adjusting the facial features, hair, clothes, and other details. Snapchat will automatically update with any changes. With suggestions disabled and an updated look, you can use Bitmojis on Snapchat on your own terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Snapchat keep suggesting Bitmojis?
Snapchat suggests Bitmojis as a way to encourage users to utilize them in chats. Bitmojis drive engagement on the app. But if you find them annoying, you can simply disable suggestions in settings.
Do Bitmoji suggestions appear for all Snapchat users?
Yes, Bitmoji suggestions will appear in chats by default for all Snapchat users who have connected their Bitmoji account. The only way to stop suggestions is to manually turn them off.
Can I delete my Bitmoji on Snapchat?
You cannot directly delete your Bitmoji on Snapchat. To remove it, you must unlink your Bitmoji account from Snapchat via your profile settings. This will make your Bitmoji disappear from Snapchat entirely.
What happens if I update my Bitmoji look?
Any changes you make to your Bitmoji through the Bitmoji app will automatically sync with Snapchat. Your new look will appear across Snapchat after a short delay.
Why does my Bitmoji not look exactly like me?
The level of customization on Bitmoji is extensive but still limited. Fine details like face shape are preset options that may not perfectly match your features. Hair and clothing options are also limited to what Bitmoji provides.
Turning Off Bitmoji Suggestions Step-by-Step
Follow these visual step-by-step directions to turn off Bitmoji suggestions in your Snapchat app:
- Open your profile by tapping the profile icon in the top left corner
- Go to Settings by tapping the gear icon
- Scroll down and tap on Additional Services
- Select Bitmoji
- Toggle off the “Suggest Bitmoji” option
That’s all it takes! Bitmoji suggestions in chats will now be disabled. Enjoy using Snapchat without constant Bitmoji interruptions.
Summary
- Snapchat suggests Bitmojis alongside your messages by default
- You can disable these suggestions in Snapchat’s settings under Additional Services > Bitmoji
- Toggle off “Suggest Bitmoji” to stop seeing suggestion pop-ups
- Your Bitmoji will still appear as your profile picture and in other parts of Snapchat
- Customize your Bitmoji in the Bitmoji app if you want it to better represent you
- Suggestions are intended to drive Bitmoji usage, but can be distracting
- Disabling suggestions lets you use Bitmojis on your own terms