How to Delete Bitmoji on Snapchat (Step by Step)

Quick Answer: How to Delete Your Bitmoji in 4 Taps

Unlink the avatar directly from Snapchat settings.

1. Open SettingsTap your profile icon in the top left, then tap the gear icon in the top right.
2. Select BitmojiScroll down under My Account and tap the Bitmoji tab.
3. Unlink BitmojiTap Unlink My Bitmoji.
4. Confirm removalTap Remove when prompted to clear your avatar from your profile.

Your avatar disappears immediately. Rebuilding a new face later takes only a couple of minutes.

How to Remove Bitmoji Inside Snapchat on iPhone and Android

Unlinking deletes your active 3D character alongside every custom sticker pack featuring your face, though saved outfits stay intact inside the standalone Bitmoji service if you linked your account with an email address.

1. Head to your profileOpen Snapchat and tap your avatar.
2. Open settingsTap the gear icon in the top right corner to open your account settings menu.
3. Tap BitmojiUnder My Account, tap Bitmoji.
4. Tap Unlink My BitmojiSelect Unlink My Bitmoji at the very bottom of the screen, and confirm by tapping Remove when prompted.

Your profile reverts to a blank silhouette. You can reconnect another avatar whenever you want by opening this same menu.

How to Permanently Delete Your Avatar in the Bitmoji App

Snapchat only disconnects the character from your active feed, so wiping the underlying design requires the separate Bitmoji app.

1. Open Bitmoji settingsLaunch the Bitmoji app.
2. Choose My DataTap My Data from the settings list to inspect your data tools.
3. Reset or deleteTap Reset Avatar to wipe your character design, or tap Delete Account to erase everything permanently.
4. Confirm choiceConfirm your choice.

Resetting clears your face. Deleting your account permanently erases your personal login credentials, all saved digital outfits, and every custom sticker pack you accumulated over the years.

What Happens to Your Snap Map, Chat, and Profile After Deleting

Friends notice changes across their feeds immediately.

• Profile icon: Your public profile shows the classic blank white ghost on a purple background.
• Friend chats: The avatar bubble next to your name in group chats and direct messages turns into a plain gray icon.
• Snap Map: You no longer show up as a 3D figure walking or driving. Instead, your position appears as a simple circular profile icon showing your initials or blank silhouette. If your goal was simply hiding your location, you can use Snapchat Ghost Mode instead of deleting your character.
• Bitmoji stories and stickers: You will no longer see personalized Bitmoji reaction stickers in chat or search results. Friendmoji stickers featuring you and your friends will also disappear.

Snapchat sends no alerts when you detach an avatar. Friends only spot the blank icon when opening your direct messages or scanning their Snap Map.

Troubleshooting: Can’t Remove or Unlink Your Bitmoji?

App glitches stall the unlinking process.

1. Clear Your Snapchat Cache

Stale app files prevent settings from saving properly across your device. Head to Settings, scroll down to Account Actions, and select Clear Cache. Restart the application and try unlinking again.

2. Update the Snapchat App

Outdated builds trigger profile errors. Check your app store for updates and install the newest release without delay.

3. Created Inside Snapchat vs. Bitmoji App

When an avatar was built entirely inside Snapchat without an independent login, the settings screen often hides standard detachment tools behind options to edit clothes, requiring you to scroll straight to the bottom button or log out completely if the screen stops responding.

If you want to move away from 2D stickers entirely, exploring other Bitmoji alternatives can give you cleaner options for group chats and social apps.

Beyond Bitmoji: Put a Custom 3D Avatar on Your Lock Screen

Flat profile stickers feel tired. Turn a real selfie into an interactive character instead.

Bobble builds 3D bobbleheads of you and your close circle from a single selfie. Instead of hiding inside a chat drawer, your friends stay visible at the top of your screen all day. You can create a custom 3D avatar in seconds directly in your mobile browser at getbobble.com/pack without downloading an app.

Make your Bobble →

Your friends can see what you are doing in real time through automated statuses like gym, asleep, or vibing to music. On iPhone 14 Pro and newer, your bobblehead sits in the Dynamic Island and Live Activity, giving you a shared space for your crew without needing a map pin.