The fastest way to delete Bitmoji

Deleting Bitmoji means two separate steps: removing the app from your phone and closing your account on Snapchat's servers. Most people only do the first one and think they're done, but the account stays active until you formally close it. If you just want the app off your phone, delete it like any other app. If you want the account gone entirely, you need to go through Snapchat's account settings.

The reason these are separate: Bitmoji is owned by Snapchat, and your Bitmoji account is tied to your Snapchat account. Removing the app doesn't notify Snapchat that you want to stop using the service — it just removes the software from your device. Your avatar, settings, and data stay on Snapchat's servers unless you formally request deletion.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleting the Bitmoji app from your phone does not close your account; you must separately request account deletion through Snapchat.
  • To close your Bitmoji account, sign into Snapchat on a web browser, go to Account Settings, and select the option to delete your account.
  • Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone once the process completes, usually within 30 days.
  • If you only want to stop using Bitmoji but keep Snapchat, you can disconnect Bitmoji from your Snapchat account in the app settings instead of deleting the whole account.

How to remove the Bitmoji app from your phone

On iPhone, press and hold the Bitmoji app icon on your home screen until a menu appears. Tap "Remove App," then "Remove from Home Screen" or "Delete App" depending on your iOS version. If you choose "Delete App," confirm by tapping "Delete."

On Android, press and hold the Bitmoji app icon until a menu appears. Tap "Uninstall" and confirm. Alternatively, go to Settings, find Apps or Application Manager, locate Bitmoji, and tap "Uninstall."

After you remove the app, it no longer appears on your device and won't send notifications. However, your Bitmoji account still exists on Snapchat's servers, and you can reinstall the app at any time and log back in with the same account.

How to close your Bitmoji account through Snapchat

Open a web browser on your computer and go to accounts.snapchat.com. Sign in with the Snapchat account linked to your Bitmoji. Once logged in, look for "Account" or "Settings" in the left menu and click it.

Scroll down until you see an option labeled "Delete Account" or "Delete My Account." Click that option. Snapchat will ask you to confirm your password and may ask why you're leaving. After you confirm, your account enters a deletion queue — Snapchat keeps your data for 30 days in case you change your mind and want to reactivate. After 30 days, your Bitmoji account, avatar, and all associated data are permanently removed.

During those 30 days, you cannot log back in, but the account hasn't been fully erased yet. If you log in before the 30 days end, the deletion cancels and your account reactivates. After 30 days pass, reactivation is no longer possible.

What happens to your Bitmoji after deletion

Once your account is fully deleted after 30 days, your Bitmoji avatar disappears from any Snapchat conversations where it was used. Friends who received Bitmoji stickers or messages from you will no longer see your avatar in those chats — the messages remain, but the Bitmoji graphics are removed.

If you had linked Bitmoji to other apps like Slack, Discord, or keyboard apps, those connections break when your Bitmoji account closes. You'll need to set up a new avatar in those apps if you want one, or simply go without.

Disconnecting Bitmoji without closing your whole Snapchat account

If you want to keep using Snapchat but stop using Bitmoji, you don't have to delete your entire account. Instead, you can disconnect Bitmoji from Snapchat while keeping your Snapchat account active.

Open Snapchat on your phone and tap your profile icon in the top left. Go to Settings (the gear icon). Scroll down and find "Bitmoji" or "Avatar." Tap it, then look for an option to "Disconnect" or "Remove." Confirm the disconnection. Your Bitmoji is now unlinked from Snapchat, but your Snapchat account remains open and you can still use the app normally.

This approach is useful if you simply don't want Bitmoji graphics in your Snapchat chats but plan to keep using Snapchat itself. You can reconnect Bitmoji later if you change your mind.

What to do if you can't find the delete option

If you're looking for the delete account button and can't locate it, make sure you're on the web version of Snapchat (accounts.snapchat.com), not the mobile app. The mobile app doesn't have a direct account deletion option — you must use a browser.

If you're on the correct page and still don't see the delete option, try logging out completely and logging back in. Sometimes the page needs a fresh load to display all settings. If the option remains missing, Snapchat's account settings may have changed; check Snapchat's official support page or contact their support team for current instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete Bitmoji without deleting my Snapchat account?

Yes. You can disconnect Bitmoji from Snapchat by going to Snapchat Settings, finding the Bitmoji section, and selecting Disconnect. Your Snapchat account stays active. If you want to delete the entire Snapchat account (which also removes Bitmoji), that's a separate process done through accounts.snapchat.com.

What if I delete the app but don't close the account — can someone still see my Bitmoji?

Yes. Deleting the app only removes it from your phone. Your account and avatar remain on Snapchat's servers, and anyone who received Bitmoji messages from you before can still see them. To fully remove your Bitmoji from circulation, you must close the account through Snapchat's website.

Is account deletion permanent?

After 30 days, yes. You have a 30-day window to reactivate by logging back in. After that window closes, the account and all data are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

Will my friends know I deleted my Bitmoji?

Your friends won't receive a notification that you deleted your account. However, they'll notice your Bitmoji avatar disappears from past conversations once the deletion is complete. They can still see the text of your messages.

Can I use Bitmoji on other apps after I delete my account?

No. Bitmoji account deletion closes all connections to third-party apps like Slack, Discord, and keyboard apps. If you want an avatar in those places after deletion, you'll need to create a new Bitmoji account or use a different avatar service.