Snapchat Typing Notifications: How to turn it off on iPhone, Android, and PC

Are you one of those that are tired of getting numerous, unwanted Snapchat typing notifications? If your answer is yes, then you are not alone in this. So many Snapchat users find tons of typing notifications really annoying. In this article, I will be showing you how to stop Snapchat typing notifications when someone is typing. The good thing is that I will show you the steps on various devices like iPhone, Android phones, Windows PC, Mac, and Chromebook.

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How to know is Someone is Typing on Snapchat

As soon as someone on your list starts to write a message he or she wants to send to you, you will receive a notification on the app indicating that a new message is imminent. Some Snapchat users find this totally unnecessary. The situation can become more annoying because the notification lingers even if the sender stops typing and does not actually send you the message.

The social media platform is programmed in such a way that simply putting a space in the text field triggers a Snapchat typing notification to the intended message receiver. The problem is that a user can mistakenly tap the text field. This means you will receive a notification but you will not actually get a message.

How to Turn Off Snapchat Typing Notifications

Now, let me show you the steps you can follow to turn off Snapchat typing notifications.

• Click on “Apps” on your Home screen.
• Navigate to “Settings”
• Open the “Notifications” tab
• Click on Snapchat
• Select “Turn off Notifications”

NOTE: this is not the universal step, and it may not work for all devices. Now, let me show you more precise guidelines for turning off Snapchat typing notifications on specific devices.

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How to Turn Off Snapchat Typing Notifications on iPhone

iPhones are one of the most app-friendly mobile devices you can find in the market today, and that is certainly true when it comes to Snapchat. If you are using an iPhone, turning off typing notifications on Snapchat is as easy as it gets. Just follow the steps outlined below.

• Tap your avatar at the top
• Tap the settings icon to open your phone’s settings section
• Tap “Notifications.” Here, you’ll see a list of different types of notifications
• Tap the toggle switch next to “Typing Notifications” to turn them off

If you wish to turn on the typing notification once again, simply toggle the switch again.

How to Turn Off Snapchat Typing Notifications on Android

Turning off Snapchat typing notifications on Android is very straightforward. Here is how you can do it.

• Open the Snapchat app
• Tap the “Settings” icon in the profile screen to access your phone’s settings
• Tap “Notifications.” You should see a list of different types of notifications
• Uncheck “Typing Notifications” to turn them off

Although this method should work with most Android phones, there are few exceptions. In some Android devices, you may need to enable notification settings in your device’s settings before you can proceed to manage them within the Snapchat app.

How to Turn Off Snapchat Typing Notifications on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook

One major reason why Snapchat is really popular is due to the fact that there is a Windows version that offers the same experience as the Android and iPhone versions. To snap on a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook, you will have to download the Snapchat extension and add it to your browser. Chrome and Firefox are the two browsers that are particularly compatible with Snapchat.

To turn off Snapchat typing notifications on Windows PC, just follow the steps outlined below.

• Open your browser
• Open “Settings.” In most browsers, the “Settings” button is located in the top right corner. You may have to click the ellipsis (three small dots) to open settings
• Click on “Privacy and Security”
• Click on “Permissions”
• Slide the toggle switch next to the Snapchat extension into the “Off” position.

Conclusion

Snapchat is for sure one of the best apps which someone can use to share special moments and keep in touch with family and friends. Although Snapchat typing notifications can be a good way to anticipate and respond to an incoming message, they can also be disruptive and annoying too. But following the guidelines I have shown you in this article, you can eventually have a less disruptive Snapchat experience. Kindly share your thoughts in the comment section of this page.