The green dot on Snapchat indicates that a friend has been recently active on the platform. It appears on their avatar to let you know they've been online unless they choose to disable this feature.
What the Green Dot Means
When you see a green dot on a friend's avatar in Snapchat, it signifies their recent activity. This feature helps you quickly identify which of your friends have been active on the app, making it easier to start a conversation or see their latest updates. This indicator is visible on a friend's avatar as long as they have not turned off their activity status.
How to Manage Your Activity Indicator
If you prefer not to display your online activity status, Snapchat allows you to disable the green dot indicator. This gives you more control over your privacy on the platform.
Here's how to turn off your activity indicator:
- Open Snapchat: Launch the Snapchat application on your device.
- Access Your Profile: Tap on your Bitmoji or profile icon located in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Go to Settings: On your profile screen, tap the ⚙️ (gear) icon, which is typically found in the top-right corner, to open your Settings.
- Find Privacy Controls: Scroll down the Settings menu until you find the "Privacy Controls" section.
- Manage Activity Indicator: Look for an option related to your activity status or "Show Activity Indicator" and toggle it off. This will prevent the green dot from appearing on your avatar for others.
By following these steps, you can manage whether others see your recent activity on Snapchat.
