Change your Bitmoji gender in the app settings

You can change your Bitmoji's gender by opening the Bitmoji app, tapping your avatar at the top of the screen, and selecting Edit Avatar. From there, scroll to the gender options and choose the one that matches what you want. The change takes effect immediately across all apps where your Bitmoji appears.

If you use Bitmoji through Snapchat instead of the standalone app, the process is slightly different. Open Snapchat, tap your profile icon in the top-left corner, tap the gear icon for settings, scroll down to find Bitmoji, and tap Edit Avatar. You'll be taken into the Bitmoji editor where you can change the gender the same way.

The gender options available are typically male, female, and non-binary presentations. You can switch between them as many times as you want, and there's no limit to how often you change your avatar's appearance.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Bitmoji app or access it through Snapchat settings, then tap your avatar and select Edit Avatar to reach the customization screen.
  • Gender options appear as part of the avatar editor and can be changed instantly without restarting the app or your phone.
  • Your updated Bitmoji syncs automatically to Snapchat, Gboard, and any other app connected to your Bitmoji account.
  • You can change your Bitmoji's gender, skin tone, hairstyle, and clothing as often as you want with no restrictions.

Finding the Edit Avatar button in the Bitmoji app

When you first open the Bitmoji app, you'll see your current avatar displayed prominently at the top of the screen. Tap directly on that avatar image to open the editor. If you don't see an Edit Avatar button appear, try tapping the avatar again or look for a pencil icon near it.

Once you're in the editor, you'll see different categories listed below your avatar: gender, face shape, skin tone, hairstyle, and clothing. Scroll through each section to see all available options. The gender section is usually one of the first options you'll encounter.

Syncing your changes across apps

After you change your Bitmoji's gender, the update syncs automatically to Snapchat within a few seconds. If you use Bitmoji stickers in Gboard (Google's keyboard app), those will update as well. You don't need to manually refresh anything or sign out and back in.

If your Bitmoji hasn't updated in another app after a few minutes, try closing and reopening that app. This forces it to pull the latest version of your avatar from your Bitmoji account. If you're still not seeing the change, check that you're signed into the same Snapchat or email account across all the apps you use.

What happens if you change your gender frequently

There's no penalty or limit for changing your Bitmoji's gender multiple times. Some people change their avatar's appearance to match their mood, the season, or just for variety. You can switch back and forth as often as you want.

Keep in mind that if you share Bitmoji stickers with friends or use them in group chats, your avatar will reflect whatever gender you've currently set. If you change it later, those old stickers won't update — they'll stay as they were when you sent them. Only new stickers you create will show your updated avatar.

Customizing beyond just gender

While you're in the avatar editor, you can change much more than just gender. You can adjust your skin tone, hairstyle, facial features, and clothing to create an avatar that represents you however you want. These customizations work the same way as changing gender — tap the category, select your choice, and the change saves immediately.

If you want to start completely over with a new avatar, look for a Create New Avatar or Reset Avatar option in the app settings. This lets you build a fresh Bitmoji from scratch rather than editing your existing one piece by piece.

Troubleshooting if the change won't save

If you select a new gender but it doesn't stick, first check that you're actually tapping the save or confirm button at the bottom of the editor screen. Some versions of the app require you to explicitly save your changes rather than saving automatically.

If you've tapped save and the change still isn't showing up, try closing the Bitmoji app completely and opening it again. If that doesn't work, sign out of your Bitmoji account (usually found in app settings), then sign back in. This refreshes your account connection and often fixes saving issues. Make sure you're using the same email or Snapchat login you used to create the account originally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have multiple Bitmojis with different genders?

No, you can only have one active Bitmoji per account. However, you can create a separate Snapchat account with a different email address and build a second Bitmoji there if you want multiple avatars with different presentations.

Will changing my Bitmoji's gender affect my Snapchat account settings?

No, your Bitmoji is purely cosmetic. Changing your avatar's gender has no effect on your Snapchat profile, account settings, or how other users see your account information. It only changes the sticker avatar you use.

What if I don't see a non-binary gender option?

Bitmoji has added non-binary avatar options in recent updates, but older versions of the app may not show them yet. Update the Bitmoji app through your phone's app store to access the latest avatar customization options.

Do I need to be connected to the internet to change my Bitmoji's gender?

Yes, you need an active internet connection to make changes and save them to your account. The app won't let you edit your avatar if you're offline, and changes won't sync to other apps without internet access.