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How do I stop Snapchat from automatically subscribe?

How do I stop Snapchat from automatically subscribe?

Snapchat has become one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among younger audiences. One of Snapchat’s key features is subscriptions, which allow users to follow their favorite creators and publishers. However, sometimes Snapchat will automatically subscribe you to accounts without your consent. This can clutter up your feed and subscriptions list. Luckily, there are a few simple ways to stop Snapchat from auto-subscribing you.

Understanding Snapchat Auto-Subscribe

When you first sign up for Snapchat, the app will automatically subscribe you to some popular accounts in an effort to populate your feed. These automatic subscriptions usually include major celebrity, media, and brand accounts. Snapchat may also auto-subscribe you to accounts if you view their public Stories multiple times. Additionally, if you have contacts who use Snapchat, the app may subscribe you to those friends without any action on your part.

While Snapchat’s intent is to provide you with relevant content, auto-subscribing can sometimes be annoying. You may not be interested in the accounts you’ve been subscribed to, or you may prefer to curate your own feed. If you notice unfamiliar accounts popping up in your Subscriptions tab, chances are Snapchat has auto-subscribed you.

Reasons Snapchat Auto-Subscribes

There are a few reasons why Snapchat takes it upon itself to subscribe you to accounts:

  • Populate your feed when you first join to provide initial content
  • Recommend relevant or popular accounts based on your activity
  • Subscribe you to your Snapchat contacts and friends
  • Drive traffic and followers to major accounts

While the intentions are to provide a tailored, engaging feed, the auto-subscriptions can sometimes be more annoying than helpful if they don’t align with your interests.

How to Stop Snapchat from Auto-Subscribing

If you want to take control over the accounts you follow, there are a few straightforward ways to stop Snapchat from auto-subscribing you:

Unsubscribe From Accounts

The most direct way is to simply unsubscribe from any accounts that Snapchat has auto-subscribed you to. Here’s how:

  1. Go to your Subscriptions feed within the Snapchat app.
  2. Scroll through the list and look for any accounts you don’t recall subscribing to.
  3. Tap on the account you want to unsubscribe from.
  4. Tap the red “Unsubscribe” button on the account’s profile.
  5. Confirm the unsubscribe action.

Repeating this process will allow you to prune any unwanted auto-subscriptions from your Subscriptions list. However, be aware that Snapchat may continue suggesting or auto-subscribing other accounts in the future.

Disable Suggested Accounts

You can proactively stop future auto-subscriptions by disabling Snapchat’s account suggestions:

  1. Go to your profile page within the Snapchat app.
  2. Tap the gear icon to access Settings.
  3. Go to the Account Actions section in Settings.
  4. Tap “Manage Preferences.”
  5. Under the Discover tab, toggle off “Suggest Accounts.”

With suggestions disabled, Snapchat should no longer auto-subscribe you to additional accounts. However, it may still subscribe you to accounts your friends follow.

Block Specific Accounts

If there are certain accounts that Snapchat repeatedly subscribes you to, you can take the extra step of actually blocking those accounts:

  1. Go to the account’s profile that you want to block.
  2. Tap the gear icon at the top right.
  3. Select “Block” to block the account.

Blocking accounts will permanently prevent Snapchat from subscribing you to those accounts again. Use this method for any accounts that are particularly annoying auto-subscriptions.

Managing Your Snapchat Feed

Once you’ve cleaned up your Subscriptions list, you can take an active role in curating the accounts you follow:

  • Search for and subscribe to accounts that match your interests.
  • Check out recommendations on the Discover page.
  • Follow friends and contacts that you want to see Stories from.
  • View Stories to prompt account recommendations you may like.
  • Feel free to unsubscribe from any account that you don’t enjoy.

While Snapchat wants you to have an engaging feed, ultimately you decide who you want to subscribe to. Taking control of your subscriptions ensures your feed is filled with content you truly want to see.

Snapchat Auto-Subscribe FAQs

Here are some common questions about managing automatic subscriptions on Snapchat:

Why does Snapchat auto-subscribe me without asking?

Snapchat auto-subscribes to help populate your feed when you first join, as well as regularly recommend accounts the platform thinks you’ll enjoy based on your activity and contacts. While it aims to provide relevant content, it does remove control from the user.

Does Snapchat notify me when it subscribes me to something?

No, Snapchat does not currently send any notification when it automatically subscribes you to an account. The only way to know is to check your Subscriptions list and see unfamiliar accounts.

Can I completely turn off Snapchat’s account suggestions?

Sort of. You can disable account suggestions in your Snapchat settings. However, it will still likely auto-subscribe you to any accounts your friends follow.

What happens if I block an account Snapchat keeps subscribing me to?

Blocking an account on Snapchat will permanently prevent it from showing up in your subscribed accounts or suggestions again. Snapchat cannot auto-subscribe you to any account you block.

Will unsubscribing from too many accounts get my account suspended?

No, Snapchat does not penalize or suspend accounts simply for unsubscribing from auto-subscribed accounts. Feel free to prune and curate your Subscriptions list by unsubscribing.

Conclusion

Snapchat auto-subscribing accounts can be annoying if you want control over your feed. Luckily, there are simple ways to stop Snapchat from subscribing you:

  • Manually unsubscribe from any unwanted accounts.
  • Disable account suggestions in Settings.
  • Block accounts that are repeatedly auto-subscribed.

Take back control over your Subscriptions and tailor your Snapchat feed to showcase the accounts you really want to see. With a few taps, you can override Snapchat’s auto-subscribing behavior and curate the experience you want.