How to disable all Snapchat notifications

You can turn off Snapchat notifications in two places: inside the Snapchat app itself, or in your phone's settings. The fastest way is through Snapchat's own notification controls, which let you silence specific types of alerts while keeping others on. If you want to block Snapchat notifications completely, your phone's settings will do that — but then you won't get any alerts at all, even for messages you care about.

Start by opening Snapchat and tapping your profile icon in the top left corner. Tap the gear icon to open Settings. Scroll down and tap Notifications. From here you can turn off different notification types one by one, or turn off all notifications at once by toggling the main Notifications switch to off.

Key Takeaways

  • Snapchat's own notification settings let you turn off specific types of alerts — like messages, stories, or friend activity — while keeping others on.
  • You can also disable Snapchat notifications through your phone's settings, but this blocks all alerts from the app.
  • On iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications > Snapchat; on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Notifications.
  • Turning off notifications does not delete your messages or change how Snapchat works — you just won't see pop-up alerts.

Turn off notifications inside the Snapchat app

Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left. Tap the gear icon labeled Settings. Scroll down until you see Notifications and tap it. You will now see a list of notification types you can control individually.

The main Notifications toggle at the top turns off all alerts at once. Below that, you can toggle off specific types: Messages, Snaps, Stories, Calls, Friend Activity, and Spotlight. If you only want to silence friend activity notifications but keep message alerts on, toggle off just Friend Activity and leave the rest as they are. Each toggle works independently, so you have full control over what bothers you and what doesn't.

Disable notifications on iPhone through Settings

If you want to block Snapchat notifications at the phone level, open your iPhone's Settings app. Scroll down and tap Notifications. Find Snapchat in the list and tap it. You will see an option that says Allow Notifications — tap the toggle to turn it off.

This method stops all Snapchat notifications from reaching your phone, including the badge number that appears on the Snapchat icon. The downside is that you won't get any alerts at all, even for direct messages. If you want more control, use Snapchat's own notification settings instead, which let you pick and choose which types of alerts you want to receive.

Disable notifications on Android through Settings

On Android, open your Settings app and tap Apps or Application Manager — the exact name depends on your phone model. Find and tap Snapchat. Tap Notifications. Toggle off the switch next to Notifications or Allow Notifications, depending on what your phone calls it.

Like the iPhone method, this blocks all Snapchat notifications at the system level. You can also tap into individual notification channels on Android — for example, you might see separate channels for Messages, Calls, and Stories. Toggling off a specific channel stops only that type of alert while leaving others on, giving you more flexibility than the all-or-nothing approach.

Turn off notifications for specific people

Snapchat also lets you mute notifications from individual friends without affecting alerts from everyone else. Open a chat with that person and tap their name at the top of the screen. Tap Notifications and toggle off Notifications for that chat. Now you won't see alerts when they message you, but you will still see their messages when you open Snapchat yourself.

This is useful if you have a friend who sends a lot of snaps or messages but you don't want constant interruptions. You can mute them without unfriending them or blocking them, and they won't know you have muted their notifications.

What happens when you turn notifications off

Turning off notifications does not delete your messages, snaps, or any other content. Everything stays in your account exactly as it was. You simply won't see pop-up alerts or hear sounds when new messages arrive. The red badge number on the Snapchat app icon may also disappear, depending on which notification settings you changed.

You can still open Snapchat and see all your messages and snaps — they are all there waiting for you. Turning notifications off just means Snapchat stops interrupting you to tell you something new arrived. If you change your mind later, you can turn notifications back on using the same steps you used to turn them off.

Troubleshooting: notifications still coming through

If you turned off notifications but they are still appearing, check both places: your Snapchat app settings and your phone's settings. Sometimes one overrides the other. If Snapchat's notifications are off but your phone's settings still allow them, you may still see alerts. Turn off notifications in both places to be sure.

Also check whether you have Do Not Disturb or Focus Mode turned on. On iPhone, Focus modes can silence notifications from specific apps during certain times. On Android, Do Not Disturb can block all notifications except from starred contacts. If either of these is active, Snapchat notifications might be blocked by those settings instead of by Snapchat itself. Turn off Do Not Disturb or adjust your Focus settings if you want to receive notifications again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will people know I turned off notifications from them?

No. Turning off notifications is invisible to other people. They won't see any indicator that you have muted their alerts, and they won't receive any notification that you did so. You will still receive their messages normally — you just won't get an alert when they arrive.

Can I turn off notifications for just one type of alert?

Yes. Inside Snapchat's notification settings, you can toggle off Messages, Snaps, Stories, Calls, Friend Activity, and Spotlight individually. This lets you keep alerts for things you care about while silencing the rest. On Android, you can also control individual notification channels the same way.

What if I turn off notifications and then change my mind?

Open Snapchat, go to Settings > Notifications, and toggle the notifications back on. If you turned them off in your phone's settings instead, go back to your phone's Settings app and toggle Snapchat notifications back on there. Your messages and snaps will not be affected.

Do I have to turn off all notifications or can I keep some?

You can keep some and turn off others. Inside Snapchat's notification settings, each alert type has its own toggle. Turn off only the ones you don't want to see, and leave the rest on. This gives you more control than turning off notifications at the phone level.