You can remove someone from a Snapchat group in two ways: the person who created the group can remove anyone, and any group member can remove themselves
If you created the group, open it, tap the group name at the top, scroll to the member you want to remove, and tap their name. A menu will appear with a "Remove" option. Tap it, and they're out — they'll see they've been removed the next time they try to open the group.
If you're a regular member and want to leave, you can remove yourself the same way: tap the group name, find your own name in the member list, and select "Remove." You'll exit the group immediately.
The person who created the group has full control. Other members cannot remove each other, only themselves. If someone in your group needs to be removed and you didn't create it, you'll need to ask the group creator to do it.
Key Takeaways
- Only the group creator can remove other members; regular members can only remove themselves.
- To remove someone, open the group, tap the group name at the top, find the person in the member list, tap their name, and select "Remove."
- The removed person will see they've been removed when they next try to access the group.
- If you want to leave a group yourself, use the same steps to remove your own name from the member list.
How to remove someone if you created the group
Open Snapchat and find the group chat. Tap and hold on the group name at the top of the screen, or tap the group name once — either action opens the group details. You'll see a list of all members.
Scroll through the member list until you find the person you want to remove. Tap their name or profile. A menu will pop up with several options, including "Remove." Tap "Remove," and that person is no longer part of the group. They cannot see the group anymore, and any new messages sent after removal won't reach them.
The removed member will notice they can no longer access the group. They won't receive a notification saying they were removed, but they'll see the group has disappeared from their chat list or will get an error if they try to open it.
How to remove yourself from a group
If you're a member of a group and want to leave, the process is the same. Open the group, tap the group name at the top, and look for your own name in the member list. Tap your name, and you'll see the "Remove" option.
Selecting "Remove" will take you out of the group immediately. You'll no longer see messages posted to that group, and you won't receive notifications from it. The group will disappear from your chat list.
Unlike being removed by the creator, when you remove yourself, the other members will see that you've left. Your name may show in the group's member history or they may simply notice you're no longer there.
What happens when someone is removed
Once removed, a person cannot see any messages sent to the group after they've been taken out. They can still see messages they received before removal, but they cannot send new messages to the group or view the group chat at all.
The removed person can be added back to the group later by the creator. There's no permanent ban — the creator can add them again whenever they choose. If the removed person tries to message the group, they'll get an error saying they're not a member.
If you're not the group creator
Regular members cannot remove other members from a Snapchat group. Only the person who created the group has that power. If someone in your group is causing problems or you want them out, you'll need to contact the group creator and ask them to remove that person.
If the group creator is inactive or unreachable, your only option as a regular member is to leave the group yourself. You cannot force anyone else out unless you created the group.
Removing someone from a group you no longer manage
If you created a group but are no longer active in it, you can still remove members — your creator status doesn't expire. Open the group, tap the group name, and follow the same removal steps. Your ability to manage the group remains even if you haven't posted in weeks or months.
If you want to give control of the group to someone else, Snapchat doesn't have a formal "transfer ownership" feature. The best approach is to ask the person you trust to create a new group with the same members, then you can leave the original one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone tell if they were removed or if I just left the group?
Not directly. They'll notice the group is gone from their chat list, but Snapchat doesn't send a notification saying "you were removed." If you left the group, they might see your name disappear from the member list, but there's no official alert either way.
Can a removed person rejoin the group on their own?
No. Once removed, they cannot rejoin without being added back by the group creator. They can't search for the group and join it themselves. Only the creator can add them back.
What if I remove someone by mistake?
You can add them back immediately. Open the group, tap the group name, and look for an option to add members. Search for their username and add them back. They'll rejoin and see all messages from that point forward, but not messages sent while they were removed.
Do removed members get notified about new messages?
No. Once removed, they're completely out of the group. They won't see new messages, won't get notifications, and can't access the group chat at all unless the creator adds them back.
Can I remove the group creator?
No. The creator cannot be removed from their own group. If the creator wants to leave, they have to remove themselves, which deletes the group for everyone.