• Open Snapchat > Chat icon > user’s bitmoji > three-dot icon > Chat and notification settings > Notification settings > mute the chats.
  • Go to Snapchat > your bitmoji icon > cogwheel icon > Notifications > turn off notifications.
  • Open your device’s Settings app > go to Snapchat settings > turn off all app notifications.

When Does Snapchat Say Someone Is Typing?

Before discussing how to disable the Snapchat typing notification, let us quickly look at why Snapchat says someone is typing.

  • Snapchat will only display the typing notification when the other user opens the Chat window and starts typing.
  • You will not get a typing notification if the other user is online or only opens the Chat window.
  • If someone starts typing a message and closes the chat window mid-way, you might still get the typing notification for some time. It will disappear after that.
  • The typing notification will disappear once the other user has finished typing and sent the message.
  • However, if the Snapchat app freezes, the typing notification might linger for some time, even if the other user is no longer typing.
  • If the chat window is open, the bitmoji icon in the bottom-left corner will change to indicate the other user is typing.
  • If notifications are enabled, you will receive a typing notification even if you’re taking Snaps. You might also get typing notifications in your device’s notification window.

Stop Snapchat From Displaying Your Typing Notifications (iPhone and Android)

Unfortunately, as of now, there is no option to turn off the Snapchat typing notification directly. However, you can use some workarounds, like turning off notifications for the specific contact or Snapchat as a whole, to achieve the same effect. Keep reading to know more.

Method 1: By Using Individual User Settings

Step 1: Open Snapchat and tap the Chat icon . Tap the bitmoji for the relevant user.

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Step 2: Tap the three-dot icon and tap on Chat and notification settings .

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Step 3: Tap on Notification settings and turn on the toggle for Mute Chats . Select Until I unmute them .

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This will disable all notifications for the user, including the typing notification. To enable it again, follow the above steps and turn off the Mute Chats toggle.

Method 2: Using Snapchat’s Notification Settings

Step 1: Open Snapchat and tap on your bitmoji icon . Tap on the cogwheel icon .

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Step 2: Tap on Notifications and uncheck the Enable Notifications option.

Note: Snapchat iOS app users can turn off all the toggles on the Notification Settings page to turn off Snapchat notifications.

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This will disable all Snapchat notifications, including the typing notification. If you wish to know who sent you a Snap or chat, you must open the Snapchat app and check.

Method 3: Through Your Device’s Settings Menu

If you still see the typing notifications when using Snapchat, you can use your device’s menu option to disable Snapchat notifications completely. Please note that doing this will override the Snapchat app’s notification settings and block all Snapchat notifications. Here’s how to do it.

On Android

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Notifications . Tap on App notifications .

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Step 2: Tap on Snapchat and turn off the Allow notifications toggle.

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On iPhone

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Snapchat . Tap on Notifications and turn off the Allow Notifications toggle.

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If you wish to receive notifications from Snapchat again, follow the above steps and turn on the Allow notifications toggle on the relevant device.

If you’re turning off all Snapchat notifications from the Snapchat app or your device’s settings menu, it will disable them. You can turn off notifications from individual user settings if you don’t want to block all Snapchat notifications.

Since there is no in-app option to turn off Snapchat typing notifications, you cannot set it to turn on or off at a specific time. However, you can turn on Do Not Disturb on your device to block notifications temporarily. Set it to turn on and off at set intervals using DND’s settings menu.

Snapchat will only show a typing notification once you start typing in the chat window. Snapchat will not show a typing notification every time you’re online.

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